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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
An observance of the 80th anniversary of a housing discrimination fight led by the Oscar-winning actress. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
An observance of the 80th anniversary of a housing discrimination fight led by the Oscar-winning actress. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
LivAway Suites Opens Third Utah Property
LivAway Suites, the Salt Lake City-based extended-stay hotel brand, and opened its ninth property in Vineyard, Utah. The new location is the company’s third hotel in Utah and is located near Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University plus several major...
Report: 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled in August
Roughly 56,000 home purchase agreements were canceled in August, equal to 15.1% of homes that went under contract that month, according to a new data report from Redfin. This is up from 14.3% one year earlier and marked the highest August rate in records dating back...
Miami Activist Sues to Block Transfer of Land for Future Trump Presidential Library
A Miami activist has filed a lawsuit claiming city officials violated Florida’s open government law in gifting a downtown parcel to the state, which was then transferred to the foundation behind Donald Trump’s future presidential library. The Associated Press reports...
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump from Removing Lisa Cook from the Fed
“Removal was not meant to be based on the President’s assumptions about the official’s future performance as extrapolated from unproven conduct dating from before they assumed the office,” said Judge Cobb, Continue Reading Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump from Removing Lisa Cook from the Fed
Zillow Rolls Out AI-Powered Virtual Staging Feature
Virtual Staging is the first major integration of technology from Virtual Staging AI, which was first introduced through Zillow’s October 2024 acquisition of that company. Continue Reading Zillow Rolls Out AI-Powered Virtual Staging Feature
Compass Taps Ethan Glass as Chief Legal Officer
Glass most recently served as head of the global antitrust and competition practice at Cooley LLP. Continue Reading Compass Taps Ethan Glass as Chief Legal Officer
Florida Lawmakers Will Not Pursue DeSantis Agenda on Property Tax Reform
Last month, DeSantis pledged to put forth a “concrete proposal” that will either end or severely slash his state’s property taxes. Continue Reading Florida Lawmakers Will Not Pursue DeSantis Agenda on Property Tax Reform
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Tiny Nebraska City Offers $50,000 Down Payment Aid to Attract Residents
Pawnee City received 115 applications between March 14-27, when its offer was made available. Continue Reading Tiny Nebraska City Offers $50,000 Down Payment Aid to Attract Residents
The Appraisal Institute Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud in Exam Results
Alissa Akins is seeking back pay, punitive damages and attorney’s fees. Continue Reading The Appraisal Institute Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud in Exam Results
Tech Helpline Adds 6 Realtor Organizations to Client List
The service is owned and operated by Florida Realtors. Continue Reading Tech Helpline Adds 6 Realtor Organizations to Client List
Foot Locker Moves HQ from NYC to St. Petersburg, Florida
Foot Locker Inc. (NYSE: FL), the footwear and apparel retailer, is relocating is global headquarters from New York City to a 110,998-square-foot office in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company, which first announced its relocation plans last summer, has signed a lease...
Rocket Companies Acquires Mr. Cooper for $9.4 Billion
This is Rocket’s second acquisition this month, following its earlier announcement of the $1.75 billion purchase of Redfin. Continue Reading Rocket Companies Acquires Mr. Cooper for $9.4 Billion
Report: Real Estate Developer to Run for Mayor of Boston
Thomas O’Brien is CEO and managing partner of The HYM Investment Group. Continue Reading Report: Real Estate Developer to Run for Mayor of Boston
Cathy Polan Installed as 2025 President of Ontario Real Estate Association
OREA also named Sault Ste. Marie-based realtor Kimberly Fairley as 2025 president-elect. Continue Reading Cathy Polan Installed as 2025 President of Ontario Real Estate Association
Newsom Suspends Environmental Laws for Utilities in Rebuilding After LA Fires
The executive order suspends compliance requirements related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act by utilities. Continue Reading Newsom Suspends Environmental Laws for Utilities in Rebuilding After LA Fires
Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
“We’re seeing a steady increase in home buying activity, and it’s beyond what we would normally see from a seasonality perspective,” said Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending. Continue Reading Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
Ottawa Man Arrested for Real Estate Investment Scam
Timothy LaFlamme identified himself in a now-deleted LinkedIn account as a “mental health and financial consultant.” Continue Reading Ottawa Man Arrested for Real Estate Investment Scam
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