Embattled developer accused of trying to give away foreclosed Iowa land
Embattled Johnston developer Daniel Pettit is at the center of new allegations he tried to fraudulently give one of his investors a valuable West Des Moines development site that’s entangled in foreclosure and several court cases — as he sits…
27 Paradise Valley acres sold by John Teets family for $42M
A 27-acre vacant parcel in the heart of Paradise Valley has sold for $42 million. But don’t expect as many houses to be built on the site as the number of acres, as is customary in this wealthy enclave. The…
What does $1M buy in Indiana? See inside four homes on the market
As we head into spring, the US has more ‘million-dollar cities’ than ever, according to the real estate site Zillow, meaning the typical home is worth $1 million or more. “The typical U.S. home is worth 4.2% more than it…
Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates to increase as inflation persists
Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the U.S. continue to climb after passing 7% earlier this month, according to market analysts. Mortgage News Daily reported on April 16 that the rate reached 7.5%, the highest since mid-November 2023 when the…
Long-term exclusive property listing contracts now illegal in Arizona
A bill to stop real estate firms from soliciting homeowners to sign “deceptive and predatory” agreements locking them into how they sell their property was signed into law by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs. The legislation, Senate Bill 1218, was crafted…
Carefree development in West Palm Beach requests delay after meeting neighbors
The developer of the former Carefree Theatre site in West Palm Beach has asked for a delay to a city planning board meeting Tuesday, April 16, where his project was scheduled to be heard for approval before going to the…
GM expected to move headquarters from RenCen to Hudson’s tower
The center of gravity in downtown Detroit is shifting about a mile north as General Motors prepares to give up its view of the Detroit River to move to central downtown, in a historic change for the auto giant and…
What earned this new Palm Beach house a key architecture award?
A lakefront house designed for indoor-outdoor living on one of the highest sites in Palm Beach has been honored by the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach for excellence in new architecture. Richard Sammons accepted the Elizabeth L. and John H….
What states, counties have the highest property taxes in America?
The amount of money homeowners pay in property taxes can come down to which side of the city, district or county line they live on. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the typical American pays 1.02% of their home’s value in…
Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, April 14
Ashburnham $350,000, 35 S Main St, Rowe, Harrie J, to Hodsdon, Lauren, and Brownell, Jonathan.$332,500, 8 Proctor St #1, Arsenault, Nathan C, to Baczewski, Heather C. Athol $240,000, 708 Templeton Rd, Leblanc, Richard E, and Leblanc, Robyn L, to Johnson,…