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Attorneys for the DOJ's Antitrust Division on Wednesday submitted a request to provide an oral argument alongside REX, Zillow and NAR in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Feb. 13.

Ally, which originated $1 billion in mortgages in 2023 through a partnership with Better and is an investor in the company, is laying off hundreds of employees.

Breakingviews - Los Angeles fires expose inflated US home prices  Reuters.com

Breakingviews - Los Angeles fires expose inflated US home prices  Reuters

Breakingviews: Los Angeles fires expose inflated US home prices  Reuters.com

Breakingviews: Los Angeles fires expose inflated US home prices  Reuters

Mortgage rates continue to be a thorn in homebuyers' side into the new year, as evidenced by a downturn in contract signings despite greater home tour activity. Redfin's latest market report revealed its Homebuyer Demand Index, a seasonally adjusted measure of tours and other buying services from Redfin agents, grew 2 percent annually during the week ending on Jan. 5.

DOJ Sues 6 of the US’s Largest Landlords Over Alleged Price-Fixing Scheme  Truthout

5 Great U.S. Cities for Renters  Real Estate

The Canadians Who Earned A Spot On Prestigious US Real Estate List SP 200  Storeys

Green Street: U.S. Property Prices Up Nearly 5% Year-Over-Year  Connect CRE

Property Highlights: Location: Charleston, South Carolina Listing Price: $3,850,000 Features: 1,939-square-foot luxury residence with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Added Appeal: Historically replicated Gothic-style details, exposed antique brick and salvaged heart pine timber and beams, exterior loggias, bespoke finishes by Cortney Bishop, access to hospitality services via Inspirato’s vacation club and a dedicated resident concierge…

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In the high-stakes world of real estate, the ability to spot a fake seller can mean the difference between a lucrative transaction and a costly mistake. There’s a rising occurrence of scammers impersonating property owners to profit from selling real estate they do not own. Below are some warning signs that should serve as a…

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The number of U.S. households will grow over the next 10 years, but at a much slower pace than over the last 30 years.  According to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University, household growth is projected to increase by 8.6 million (or about 860,000 annually) between 2025…

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Ready to get growing in the new year? Jimmy Burgess shares practical, actionable strategies to help you meet your goals.

The Massachusetts-based luxury firm previously known as Bassick Advisors Private Brokerage has shed its indie status to join Elliman as a team. It will operate out of the brokerage's Boston and Wellesley offices.

I’m a Real Estate Expert: 4 Cities That Will Become More Affordable Under Trump  MSN

As the new year gets underway, average 30-year mortgage rates continue to trend up, moving upwards from their average last week of 6.91% to 6.93% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac, released Thursday.  “In the first full week of the new year, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained…

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The Federal Reserve (Fed) has predicted that inflation will continue to slow in 2025, albeit at a slower pace than originally anticipated, with new concerns over policies proposed by the incoming Trump administration, as expressed in the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes for its meeting on December 17 – 18. In the discussion…

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Hovan Property Group will shift from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, where it currently holds active brokerage licenses.