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Joy Behar Sells Hamptons Home After a $5.3 Million Price Cut
The 83-year-old star of “The View” first put the property up for sale in November 2024. Continue Reading Joy Behar Sells Hamptons Home After a $5.3 Million Price Cut
Los Angeles County Sues State Farm Over Handling of Claims by Wildfire Victims
The new lawsuit follows and enforcement action issued in May by the California Department of Insurance against State Farm Continue Reading Los Angeles County Sues State Farm Over Handling of Claims by Wildfire Victims
Coalition Seeks to Stop HUD’s New English-Only Complaint Form
The coalition argues the changes to Form HUD-903 run afoul of the Fair Housing Act, the Violence Against Women Act, and the Paperwork Reduction Act. Continue Reading Coalition Seeks to Stop HUD’s New English-Only Complaint Form
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Compass and NWMLS Reach Settlement in Antitrust Lawsuit
NWMLS will offer a new “First Look” status beginning on Sept. 4 that will allow homeowners to market their properties as a Coming Soon listing. Continue Reading Compass and NWMLS Reach Settlement in Antitrust Lawsuit
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte in Outer Space
Why is the director of the FHFA at the Johnson Space Center with the president? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte in Outer Space
Iowa Realtors Receives NAR Grant to Assist Households Impacted by June’s Storms and Flooding
All grants are contingent upon the availability of funds, with an application deadline of Oct. 6. Continue Reading Iowa Realtors Receives NAR Grant to Assist Households Impacted by June’s Storms and Flooding
Turkey Revokes Citizenship of 687 Foreign Nationals Linked to Property Fraud Scheme
Turkey grants citizenship to eligible foreign investors through its citizenship-by-investment program. Continue Reading Turkey Revokes Citizenship of 687 Foreign Nationals Linked to Property Fraud Scheme
Rocket Mortgage Debuts Campaign Aimed at High-Interest Credit Card Debt
The campaign debuted today with a new commercial and will continue through early 2027. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Debuts Campaign Aimed at High-Interest Credit Card Debt
Zillow Lays Off Over 500 Employees
Zillow Group (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has announced plans to lay off more than 500 employees. In a corporate blog post, CEO Jeremy Wacksman claimed the company was “grateful to every person who is leaving and we’re supporting them through this transition.” However, Wacksman...
Q2 Home Prices Up in 80% of Metro Markets
The national median single-family existing-home price rose 1.5% year-over-year to $434,900, up from 0.5% annual growth in the first quarter. Continue Reading Q2 Home Prices Up in 80% of Metro Markets
Judge Blocks Rhode Island Town’s Eminent Domain Seizure of Land Slated for Affordable Housing
“A municipality is not in and of itself a sovereign,” wrote Judge Melissa R. DuBose. Continue Reading Judge Blocks Rhode Island Town’s Eminent Domain Seizure of Land Slated for Affordable Housing
CFPB’s Chief Examiner Warns Staff of ‘Unpleasant Consequences’ from Aggressive Oversight of Financial Firms
Fatima Batie’s email informed the agency’s staff to conduct their duties in “friendly reminder…to be careful.” Continue Reading CFPB’s Chief Examiner Warns Staff of ‘Unpleasant Consequences’ from Aggressive Oversight of Financial Firms
California Builders Seek to Drop Endangered Status for Swainson’s Hawk
The state commissioners have until Sept. 8 to evaluate the petition. Continue Reading California Builders Seek to Drop Endangered Status for Swainson’s Hawk
National Park Service Issues RFPs for Leasing 3 Historic Cape Cod Properties
“Each property will require significant initial improvement,” said the service in its announcement. Continue Reading National Park Service Issues RFPs for Leasing 3 Historic Cape Cod Properties
Idaho Credit Unions Roll Out Program to Assist First-Time Homebuyers
The credit unions will originate 100% financed mortgages for eligible first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Idaho Credit Unions Roll Out Program to Assist First-Time Homebuyers
Newmark Acquires Altus Group’s Development Advisory Business
Altus’ Development Advisory business consists of approximately 335 employees across the US, Canada, Australia and Thailand. Continue Reading Newmark Acquires Altus Group’s Development Advisory Business












