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Norman Scearce. CONTRIBUTED Montgomery County commission candidate Norman Scearce’s Trotwood church is at the center of a decades-long debate about assessment delinquency and is among the top 25 most delinquent properties in the county.As of this week, Gateway Cathedral Church at 5501 Olive Road has an assessment delinquency of $128,249, according to tax records reviewed by the Dayton Daily News.The Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office submitted the property for foreclosure in January. Out of 250,000 parcels in all of Montgomery County, this property is among the top 25 in terms of delinquency, officials say.The church’s pastor, Scearce, said he is working…

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Refinance mortgage demand hits multimonth lows in early April – Scotsman Guide Skip to content error: Content is protected !! This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and to analyze performance and traffic on our website. We may also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the…

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Bonds Lose Almost All The Overnight Gains Wed, Apr 8 2026, 4:33 PM Bonds Lose Almost All The Overnight Gains Bonds rallied sharply overnight–adding onto an already decent rally yesterday afternoon that took 10yr yields from 4.38% to 4.23% in less than 24 hours. Now at Wednesday’s close, we’re back to unchanged levels near 4.30%.  The move follows a similar correction seen in longer-term oil futures and, in a general sense, a news cycle that made the ceasefire seem increasingly tenuous as the day progressed. The absence of a bigger, sustained rally speaks to the uncertainty surrounding the…

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Executive Summary Early momentum faded as confidence weakened and technology concerns unsettled market participants. However geopolitical tensions added uncertainty and complicated already volatile conditions. Market performance deteriorated as risk appetite shifted and sensitive sectors absorbed selling pressure. Meanwhile broader sentiment reflected caution rather than enthusiasm. Issuance dynamics adjusted as participants demanded wider compensation for perceived uncertainty. Nonetheless deal activity persisted despite challenging conditions. Shifts in negotiating leverage signaled a changing balance between borrowers and lenders. Market tone evolved gradually as expectations reset. Strategic transactions continued while new opportunities became more selective. Repayment activity supported stability even amid uncertainty.

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In a crisis, speed is the headline. Years later, the real test is whether each eligibility or forgiveness decision can stand on its own without anyone having to rebuild the evidentiary record from scratch. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the COVID-era Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) programs ran that test at scale. The results are documented. Audits are still underway, post-payment reviews continue and the financial statement consequences are on the record. The next program has something those programs did not: the advantage of going second. PPP’s structure is worth stating plainly. Participating lenders originated the loans, and the…

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The effective tax rate for U.S. properties hit its highest mark since 2020 last year, with a decline in housing prices offset by rising bills, according to new analysis from Attom. Processing ContentSingle-family homeowners across the U.S. a cumulative total of $396.8 billion in taxes on more than 89.6 million properties in 2025. The levied amount increased 3.7% year over year from $382.7 billion, but the pace of growth moderated from 5.3% in 2024, the real estate data provider’s annual report said. At the same time, the average home generated $4,427 in property taxes, representing a 3% increase from $4,300 in 2024.  The…

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) – The current drought conditions are putting a financial strain on some farmers.West Alabama farmer Forrest Wiggins says it’s so dry right now, he can’t continue planting his crops – at least until we get some rain again.Wiggins is a third-generation farmer and says even though he’s seen these conditions before, it never gets easy.“We’re working in the fields doing some work we normally wouldn’t,” said Wiggins. “My son’s down in Greene County hoping to get through today sometime.”Earlier this week, the Department of Agriculture declared at least 30 Alabama counties as disaster areas for drought.Commissioner Rick…

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