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Changes at One of America's Most Important Housing Institutions

Fannie Mae has recently experienced a significant leadership shakeup, with roughly a dozen senior executives reportedly departing the organization. The changes affected areas including multifamily lending, capital markets, finance, affordable housing and economics.

That matters because Fannie Mae plays an enormous role in the American housing market.

Fannie Mae doesn't typically make mortgages directly to homebuyers. Instead, it purchases qualifying mortgages from lenders and packages many of them into mortgage-backed securities. This provides lenders with capital to make additional loans and helps keep mortgage credit flowing throughout the country.

So when major changes occur at…

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Property taxes are something every property owner encounters, but many people don't fully understand what those taxes pay for or why they are so important.

In Mississippi, property taxes are the primary source of funding for many local government services that residents rely on every day. When taxes go unpaid, the effects extend beyond the individual property owner—they can impact schools, public safety, roads, and other essential services.

Understanding how property taxes work can help property owners make informed decisions and give prospective buyers a better appreciation of the tax deed process.

What Do Property Taxes Fund?

Property taxes collected by counties and municipalities help pay for many of the services that keep…

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Mississippi’s real estate market is evolving—and while it may not see the rapid spikes of larger states, the changes happening between 2024 and 2026 are creating meaningful opportunities for buyers.

From steady appreciation in urban areas to growing interest in rural markets, property values across the state are shifting in ways that smart buyers can take advantage of.

At Viking Investments, we track these trends closely to help buyers identify where value exists today—and where it’s heading next.

Statewide Trends: Steady Growth with Pockets of Opportunity

Overall, Mississippi continues to experience moderate, stable property value growth rather than extreme volatility.

Key trends include:

  • Gradual home price…

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Mississippi is beginning to attract large-scale data center developments—and while they may not be highly visible projects, their impact on the state’s economy and real estate market could be significant.

Driven by demand for cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and digital storage, companies are looking for affordable land, reliable power, and business-friendly environments. Mississippi offers all three.

For residents and property buyers, this presents a unique opportunity to benefit from long-term growth.

Why This Is Good for Mississippi

Data center development brings several positive outcomes for local communities:

1. Job Creation and Economic Activity

While data centers themselves employ a limited full-time…

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Viking Investments Introduces Zego Cash Pay for Property Payments

We’re always looking for ways to make life easier for our clients. That’s why Viking Investments is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with Zego (formerly PayLease) to offer a new, more flexible way to pay: Cash Pay.

This option allows you to make secure, same-day cash payments for your property at over 25,000 retail locations nationwide, including familiar places like Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, and 7-Eleven.

What is Zego Cash Pay?

Zego Cash Pay gives you the convenience of paying your property dues in person, in cash — but without having to visit our office or mail a money order. Instead, you’ll use a unique barcode (provided by us) to make payments at participating…

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