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CoStar Group Files Amended Complaint in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
According to the updated filing, Zillow has unlawfully used more than 50,000 CoStar’s proprietary images across its sites. Continue Reading CoStar Group Files Amended Complaint in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
Two Harbors Investment Corp. to Merge with CrossCountry Mortgage
CrossCountry will also pay a termination fee of $25.4 million to UWM in accordance with the terms of its now-defunct merger agreement. Continue Reading Two Harbors Investment Corp. to Merge with CrossCountry Mortgage
The Agency Opens Ninth Office in Mexico
The Agency Valle de Bravo will be led by Managing Partner Ricardo Umansky and Managing Director Alex Cuttler. Continue Reading The Agency Opens Ninth Office in Mexico
Milbank LLP Adds New Partner in Real Estate Group
Alex Meirowitz joins Milbank from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where he was a partner in the Real Estate Group. Continue Reading Milbank LLP Adds New Partner in Real Estate Group
New Book Offers Tips for Mortgage Originators to Strengthen Ties with Real Estate Agents
“The Purchase Shift: Winning Great Agent Relationships with Authentic Connection and AI” is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Continue Reading New Book Offers Tips for Mortgage Originators to Strengthen Ties with Real Estate Agents
Trump on Powell: ‘No, I Have No Intention of Firing Him’
Trump’s comments follow a significant stock market sell-off on Monday that some financial experts linked to his attacks on Powell. Continue Reading Trump on Powell: ‘No, I Have No Intention of Firing Him’
California Utility Executive-Turned-Lawmaker Seeks to Slash Energy Credit Benefits for Rooftop Solar Panels
Assemblymember Lisa Calderon is a former government affairs executive at Southern California Edison. Continue Reading California Utility Executive-Turned-Lawmaker Seeks to Slash Energy Credit Benefits for Rooftop Solar Panels
Q1 Texas Home Sales Down Despite Boost in Active Listings
The median Texas home sales price for the quarter was $331,000, a mild 0.3% rise from one year earlier. Continue Reading Q1 Texas Home Sales Down Despite Boost in Active Listings
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 21%
The median sales price for residential properties last month was $285,000, up 2% from $279,000 in the previous month. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 21%
Mark Skender, Former CEO of Chicago’s Skender Construction, Dies at 61
Most recently, Skender served as president and co-founder of RaaP. Continue Reading Mark Skender, Former CEO of Chicago’s Skender Construction, Dies at 61
Lenders Offering Creative Financing Options
To address affordability issues due to higher rates, some lenders are advancing creative financing offers to their borrowers and the real estate agents who serve them. Continue Reading Lenders Offering Creative Financing Options
More Down Payment Assistance Programs Introduced During Q1
A total of 990 programs (39%) were offered through local housing finance agencies. Continue Reading More Down Payment Assistance Programs Introduced During Q1















