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NAR in $52.25 Million Settlement of Tuccori Commissions Lawsuit
NAR will seek a stay in the ongoing Batton lawsuit, with the organization claiming the settlement in Tuccori is intended to release the claims in the Batton case. Continue Reading NAR in $52.25 Million Settlement of Tuccori Commissions Lawsuit
First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
his is slightly above the all-time low of 20% recorded in 2024. Continue Reading First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
Affordable Housing Activists Plan March Through Toronto
“Governments must stop throwing millions of dollars in subsidies and incentives at profit-making corporations,” said John Clarke of the group 230 Fightback. Continue Reading Affordable Housing Activists Plan March Through Toronto
Top CFPB Enforcement Officer Quits, Claiming Agency is ‘Under Attack’ by Trump
Acting Enforcement Director Cara Petersen said the administration “has no intention to enforce the law in any meaningful way.” Continue Reading Top CFPB Enforcement Officer Quits, Claiming Agency is ‘Under Attack’ by Trump
HUD Secretary Turner: Los Angeles Rioters Forced Closure of 3 Field Offices
“Peaceful protestors don’t chant and destroy property under the banner of ‘Death to Amerikka!’” Turner stated. Continue Reading HUD Secretary Turner: Los Angeles Rioters Forced Closure of 3 Field Offices
Real Estate Investor Selling Hit Record High in 2024
Regionally, Missouri (21.2%), Oklahoma (18.7%), and Kansas (18.4%) had the highest investor buyer share in 2024. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Selling Hit Record High in 2024
Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
The Refinance Index increased 16% from the previous week and was 28% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
Colorado House Flipper Indicted on 11 Counts of Securities Fraud
Mack Jamie Sprouse is not registered to offer or sell securities in Colorado. Continue Reading Colorado House Flipper Indicted on 11 Counts of Securities Fraud
North Carolina Foundation for Helping Realtors in Need Removes ‘Realtors’ From Name
The Wilmington Realtors Foundation is now called the Housing Foundation of Southeastern North Carolina. Continue Reading North Carolina Foundation for Helping Realtors in Need Removes ‘Realtors’ From Name
Report: New Wave of Texas Data Centers Could Create Elevated Air Pollution Levels
More than 100 new gas power data center projects are currently being considered by Texas regulators. Continue Reading Report: New Wave of Texas Data Centers Could Create Elevated Air Pollution Levels
Canada’s RARE Real Estate Expands Into US Market
The company became a household name through the Amazon Prime series “Luxe Listings Toronto.” Continue Reading Canada’s RARE Real Estate Expands Into US Market
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
“Credit supply increased to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years













