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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage rates on the rise, Habitat for Humanity turns 50, and a new TV series help seniors consider housing options. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Dallas-Based Onyx Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage
Over the past four years, the team has closed more than 1,250 home sales totaling $490 million. Continue Reading Dallas-Based Onyx Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage
Douglas Elliman Launches Yacht Advisory Division
The new division offers yacht acquisition advisory, brokerage services and bespoke yacht charters globally through its strategic relationship with Royal Yacht International. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Launches Yacht Advisory Division
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Thor Equities Acquires Historic NYC Mixed-Use Property for $56 Million
Thor Equities, a real estate development, leasing, and asset management firm, announced its acquisition of 1165 Broadway, a 58,000-square-foot, mixed-use office and retail property in New York City, for $56 Million. Located in Manhattan’s NoMad District, the property...
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
Pittsburgh’s Housing Authority Advertises for New Executive Director
The contract for the current executive director, Caster Binion, expires at the end of March. Continue Reading Pittsburgh’s Housing Authority Advertises for New Executive Director
Existing Home Sales Up 5.8% in December
The $405,400 median existing home price for all housing types marked a 0.4% uptick from the $403,700 price set one year before. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 5.8% in December
FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
“Our preference is to use carrots, but sticks are on the table,” Pulte said. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
The property is now being offered at $19.9 million. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
“Refinance applications surged 40% to the strongest weekly pace since October 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
Matthew Fries Named CEO and President at Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation
Prior to joining Inland Investments, Fries was head of investment products and partner solutions at Cetera Financial Group. Continue Reading Matthew Fries Named CEO and President at Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation
Ahmad Al-Dahle Joins Airbnb as Chief Technology Officer
Al-Dahle joins Airbnb from Meta, where he was vice president and head of the Generative AI group. Continue Reading Ahmad Al-Dahle Joins Airbnb as Chief Technology Officer
Glenn Kelman to Step Down as Redfin CEO
“My last day in the office is on January 16,” Kelman stated. Continue Reading Glenn Kelman to Step Down as Redfin CEO
Quebec Home Sales Up 8% During 2025
Quebec recorded 97,214 residential property sales in 2025, an increase of 8% over 2024. According to the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB), 2025 marked the province’s third-best year on record for sales after 2020 and 2021. All three...












