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The Commission Fight Isn’t the Biggest Problem Facing Real Estate Agents Anymore
The commission settlement survived another major legal challenge. For real estate agents, the bigger question now is whether they can clearly demonstrate why their services are worth paying for. Continue Reading The Commission Fight Isn’t the Biggest Problem Facing Real Estate Agents Anymore
California Realtors-Backed Group Sues 3 Cities for Limiting Housing Near Transit
“Cities throughout California must play by the same set of rules established by our legislature for the development of housing,” said CAR President Tamara Suminski. Continue Reading California Realtors-Backed Group Sues 3 Cities for Limiting Housing Near Transit
HUD Proposes Updating the Definition of Manufactured Home for Multistory Construction
The comment period on the proposed rule ends on Aug. 11. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Updating the Definition of Manufactured Home for Multistory Construction
Joint Venture to Convert DC Office Property into Multifamily Community
The financial terms of the project were not disclosed. Continue Reading Joint Venture to Convert DC Office Property into Multifamily Community
New Orleans Leads the Nation with Greatest Share of Single Women Homebuyers
The most expensive housing markets generally performed the worst in this study. Continue Reading New Orleans Leads the Nation with Greatest Share of Single Women Homebuyers
Land Gorilla Debuts X-RAY, an AI-Powered Tool for Faster Construction Loan Reviews
“Hidden issues in construction lending often jeopardize a project before the first shovel hits the ground,” said Sean Faries, CEO of Land Gorilla. Continue Reading Land Gorilla Debuts X-RAY, an AI-Powered Tool for Faster Construction Loan Reviews
National Median Asking Rent Down for 34th Straight Month
Las Vegas led the nation as the metro with the greatest level of renter loyalty. Continue Reading National Median Asking Rent Down for 34th Straight Month
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In the Matter of Daniel Grand
The city of University Heights, Ohio, has banned Daniel Grand from inviting friends to his home for a quiet prayer gathering. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In the Matter of Daniel Grand
Report: 242 Cities Have Starter Homes Valued at $1 Million and Up
“Million-dollar starter homes are popping up in more Northeast cities because the housing shortage there hasn’t been solved,” said Kara Ng, senior economist at Zillow. Continue Reading Report: 242 Cities Have Starter Homes Valued at $1 Million and Up
NYC Council Members Ask Mamdani to Seize Private Property Adjacent to Underground Railroad Site
Mamdani’s office did not comment on the lawmakers’ letter. Continue Reading NYC Council Members Ask Mamdani to Seize Private Property Adjacent to Underground Railroad Site
Homa, an AI-Powered Homebuying Platform, Expands to Texas
Homa is a licensed brokerage designed to help buyers keep most of the buyer-side commission, typically 2% back, that would traditionally go to an agent. Continue Reading Homa, an AI-Powered Homebuying Platform, Expands to Texas
Builder Confidence Remains Weak Amid Affordability Concerns
The latest HMI survey also revealed that 35% of builders cut prices in June, up from 32% in May. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Weak Amid Affordability Concerns
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