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Compass Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Anywhere
Anywhere, formerly known as Realogy, is the parent company of the brands Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, and Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue Reading Compass Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Anywhere
Compass Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Anywhere
Anywhere, formerly known as Realogy, is the parent company of the brands Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, and Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue Reading Compass Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Anywhere
Trump Seeks to Ban Institutional Investors from Single-Family Housing Market
President Trump has announced that he will seek to ban institutional investors from acquiring single-family homes. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared, “For a very long time, buying and owning a home was considered the pinnacle of the American Dream. It was the...
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
Mortgage application activity ended 2025 and began 2026 on the downturn, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the two-week period ending Jan. 2. The data includes adjustments for the year-end holidays. The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s...
SEC Reportedly Probing Owner of Austin Real Estate Firm for Securities Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly investigating the owner of an Austin-headquartered real estate firm for alleged securities fraud. The Austin American-Statesman reports the SEC probe is aimed at Alan Stalcup, who runs GVA Property Management...
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Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%
The report found 24 of the 25 fastest-appreciating markets were in the Northeast and Midwest. Continue Reading Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%
Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
The endeavor will initially aim at major US housing markets, focusing on index movement across defined periods. Continue Reading Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
Iowa Democrats Offer Property Tax Relief Plan
A similar plan was proposed by House Democrats in the 2025 legislative session, which ended without any property tax relief being passed. Continue Reading Iowa Democrats Offer Property Tax Relief Plan
Compass Announces New Team to Serve Chicago Area
The Cohen Morsch Team will be based out of Compass’ Lincoln Park office. Continue Reading Compass Announces New Team to Serve Chicago Area
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HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...
Florida GOP Governor Candidate Proposes Down Payment Program with Funds from Israeli Bonds Divestment
The 30-year-old James Fishback has gained visibility through media appearances where he spoke in favor of President Trump’s agenda. Continue Reading Florida GOP Governor Candidate Proposes Down Payment Program with Funds from Israeli Bonds Divestment
Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
“If done correctly, it’s a win, win, win, win, win,” said Lt. Gov. Denny Heck. Continue Reading Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
Wisconsin Allocates Over $6.3 Million for Affordable Housing Loan Program Awards
“I was proud to secure the largest state investment in workforce housing in our history,” said Gov. Tony Evers. Continue Reading Wisconsin Allocates Over $6.3 Million for Affordable Housing Loan Program Awards
FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Closure of Agency’s Longtime DC HQ
The Hoover Building served as FBI headquarters since 1975. Continue Reading FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Closure of Agency’s Longtime DC HQ
Ralph O. McDaniel, Prominent Figure in Arkansas Real Estate, Dies at 82
McDaniel served as president of the Little Rock Realtors Association in 1988. Continue Reading Ralph O. McDaniel, Prominent Figure in Arkansas Real Estate, Dies at 82
4 Northeast Governors Demand Briefing on Why Trump Suspended Offshore Wind Projects
The governors also warned the suspension order contradicted the Trump administration’s dual missions for achieving energy independence and creating jobs. Continue Reading 4 Northeast Governors Demand Briefing on Why Trump Suspended Offshore Wind Projects
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Year of 2025
A look back at the year in real estate news. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Year of 2025
White House to Provide Update on East Wing Ballroom Plans in January Hearing
The nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit to stop the ballroom’s construction. Continue Reading White House to Provide Update on East Wing Ballroom Plans in January Hearing
Amanda Stinton Joins NC Realtors as Chief Operating Officer
Stinton previously served as CEO of the Women’s Council of Realtors, a 14,000-member national organization. Continue Reading Amanda Stinton Joins NC Realtors as Chief Operating Officer
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