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Weekly recap of Dakota County home sales during week ending Aug. 9
There were 14 reported residential sales in Dakota County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to BlockShopper.com. The median sales price was $365,000 and the median property tax bill was $3,621 for the previous year. Property taxes based upon...

Stunning seafront home with holiday lodges up for sale
The property, 22 Princes Esplanade in Gurnard, is on the market through agents Spence Willard with a guide price of £1,095,000. The spacious property has been owned by the same person for two decades and features a good-sized garden with a patio...

Tudor style tavern near Goole which closed its doors is up for sale with six-figure price tag
A pub at the heart of an East Yorkshire hamlet which called time earlier this year has been put up for sale. The Rawcliffe Bridge Hotel was one of just two hostelries in Rawcliffe Bridge, near Goole - the other being a members' club - which was...

Retail sales up 0.5% in July ahead of tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases. But the figures also underscore...

See one of Wilmington's most expensive homes for sale
The Cypress House, developed by former NFL kicker and Wilmington-native Connor Barth, is among the most expensive homes for sale in Wilmington, listed at $8.5 million. The home is located in the Landfall neighborhood on a marsh-front lot.PROVIDED...

Spacious four-bedroom village bungalow up for sale for £675,000
The detached house, named Kapala, is located in Hatherden Lane and is being advertised by Austin Hawk Estate Agents. The property has been extended and features a loft conversion, blending rural charm with modern convenience while maintaining a...

Prairie State Taxes: Wabash County residents rank 74th in total sales taxes paid for June
Wabash County taxpayers ranked 74th in total sales taxes paid per county in June, according to Illinois tax records. In total, residents paid $165,301 in sales taxes during June. The county ranked 80th in the Prairie State the month before, with...

Property transfers: Real estate sold for $13K-$1.3M in Holmes, Wayne
Sales prices ranged from $13,000 to $1,345,300. Holmes County Berlin Township − Michael D. Raber to Brian Jay Troyer, 5411 Pomerene St., $325,000. Clark Township − Emanuel R. and Martha Yoder to Willis D. and Mary Yoder, 1.10 acres, Township Road...

I had my home transformed on TV and it ended in DISASTER - my family had to flee the property after show bosses left us battling two horrendous problems
A family who had their modest rental transformed into a sprawling mansion on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition have revealed how the TV dream ended in disaster - forcing them to flee the property after facing two devastating consequences. On Extreme...

Prairie State Taxes: Palatine residents rank 52nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for June
Palatine taxpayers ranked 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June, according to Illinois tax records. In total, residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes during that month. Palatine ranked 54th in the Prairie State...

Sales Include Fluvanna Plaza, Jamestown Restaurant
3045 Fluvanna Ave. Ext., Ellicott was sold in June for $240,000. A Fluvanna business complex has changed owners. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from...

Prepping for the school year, muggy weather and a retail sales bump | Hot off the Wire
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year. Feel sticky this summer That's because it's been record...

'A fresh start': William and Kate to move to new Windsor home
Daniela RelphRoyal correspondent ShareSave William and Kate are moving into Forest Lodge in Windsor The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to move into a new home in Windsor. William and Catherine will move to the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in...

The new generation of real estate agents: Supercars, white teeth and designer loafers
According to KPMG Australia, there was a 30 per cent increase in real-estate agents in Australia in the decade to 2024. Nearly 109,000 of them are currently out there, hoping to hook their next big sales commission. (By comparison, the number of...

Home that's 'one of the originals' in Merseyside town for sale
A beautiful property that's "one of the original" homes in a Merseyside town is now on the market. Located on Telegraph Road, Heswall, the detached sandstone coach house dates back to the 1850s. The property is full of character and has a living...

Husband Adds Wife's Name As Flat's Joint Holder; Tax Department Sends Her Notice
A homemaker from Mumbai, who earns barely a few lakhs a year, recently found herself facing a tax reassessment notice for a flat worth Rs 6.75 crore, according to a recent report by The Economic Times. The property in question had been bought...

Stylish 2-Bedroom Condo in Coveted Bella Garden Near Greenville Ave & University
Welcome to your perfect urban retreat! This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo is located on the second floor of a quiet, well-maintained two-story complex, offering both comfort and convenience in one of the city's most sought-after...
‘Apartments for the rich’: Developments fast-tracked with no affordable housing
“Let’s let young people, people on minimum wages, have a taste of apartments in these areas, not just these really expensive apartments,” Jolly said. “No amount of tricky, shifty little alternatives [to mandated affordable housing] like 3 per cent...

HOME: Effectively-priced houses still ‘selling like hot cakes’ locally
The housing market has slightly cooled after nearly five years of record-setting numbers, but this remains a great time to sell effectively-priced homes, according to a local Realtor. Kristy Nora works for Rogers Neighborhood Realty, based in...

Land Sale Approved By City Council
The sale of a parcel of land by the City of Chillicothe was approved by the City Council in a closed executive session. The property located along the railroad near Madison and Asher Streets was sold to Jerod and Amber Marshall. Details of the...