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More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
In Miami, nearly two-thirds (62.6%) of home listings are stale, the biggest share of all the major metros. Continue Reading More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Betenbough Companies is the parent of Betenbough Homes, which has Texas-based operations in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Continue Reading Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Sen. Warren Accuses 14 Corporations of Predatory Rental Housing Practices
She set an April 8 deadline for a response. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Accuses 14 Corporations of Predatory Rental Housing Practices
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Gov. Newsom Issues Warnings to 15 Localities for Noncompliance on Affordable Housing Access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has put forth final warnings to 15 cities and counties that have yet to acquiesce to his administration’s demands on affordable housing access. The 15 communities that received notice today remain more than two years behind schedule and...
Report: UK Seizes $108 Million in London Property Bought by Chinese Fugitive
Su Jiabong used a “golden passport” issued by the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis to create UK companies that acquired at least 85 residential properties between September 2023 and June 2025 Continue Reading Report: UK Seizes $108 Million in London Property Bought by Chinese Fugitive
Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
The app is available beginning today. Continue Reading Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT
Maryland Realtors Endorse Gov. Moore’s Re-Election Campaign
Moore, a Democrat, is seeking his second term as governor. Continue Reading Maryland Realtors Endorse Gov. Moore’s Re-Election Campaign
Proposal to Phase Out Property Taxes Advances in Florida Legislature
Rep. Monique Miller, who sponsored the proposal, said local officials need to begin “to live within their means” and consider sharing services with other localities. Continue Reading Proposal to Phase Out Property Taxes Advances in Florida Legislature
Kim Harris Campbell Named CEO at Century 21 New Millennium
Founder, co-owner and former CEO Todd Hetherington assumed the role of chairman. Continue Reading Kim Harris Campbell Named CEO at Century 21 New Millennium
California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
For 2025 as a whole, the state recorded an annual sales level of 271,590, an increase of 0.9% from the revised sales level of 269,170 reported in 2024. Continue Reading California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
Hilton Rolls Out New Brand Offering Furnished Apartment Accommodations
Apartment Collection by Hilton will offer studio to four-bedroom furnished apartments in urban and suburban markets. Continue Reading Hilton Rolls Out New Brand Offering Furnished Apartment Accommodations
Bank Fraud Scheme Results in Charges Against Real Estate Investment Group
The defendants are each charged with conspiring to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, making false statements and money laundering. Continue Reading Bank Fraud Scheme Results in Charges Against Real Estate Investment Group
Canadian Home Sales Down During 2025, But Predicted to Rise in 2026
CREA added the national average home price is forecast to rise by 2.8% on an annual basis to $698,881 in 2026. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Down During 2025, But Predicted to Rise in 2026
Newrez to Recognize Crypto Assets for Mortgage Qualification
This offering will be available in February across Newrez’s Smart Series suite of non-agency products. Continue Reading Newrez to Recognize Crypto Assets for Mortgage Qualification
SL Green Completes $730 Million Acquisition of NYC’s Park Avenue Tower
The building last changed hands in 2014 when it was purchased by Blackstone Group for $750 million. Continue Reading SL Green Completes $730 Million Acquisition of NYC’s Park Avenue Tower
Kristina K. Williams to Step Down as CEO at FHLB Des Moines
Williams has served in this position since January 2020. Continue Reading Kristina K. Williams to Step Down as CEO at FHLB Des Moines












