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Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
The lawsuit seeks to expand into a class action case that would cover all US homebuyers directed by a Zillow-affiliated agent into using the company’s mortgage services. Continue Reading Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
The lawsuit seeks to expand into a class action case that would cover all US homebuyers directed by a Zillow-affiliated agent into using the company’s mortgage services. Continue Reading Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
Houston Astros File Lawsuit to Block Property Taxes on Stadium
The owners of the Houston Astros have filed a lawsuit seeking to exempt the team from having to pay property taxes on their stadium. The Houston Chronicle reports the Astros are trying to avoid property taxes on Daikin Park by claiming Harris County "has no authority...
Bright MLS Joins Georgia and Florida Listing Services in Data Sharing Partnership
Bright MLS has joined a partnership between First MLS and the Miami Association of Realtors that enables the subscribers of the multiple listing services to search and view lists across their respective markets. In this partnership, subscribers in the three services...
Equity Union Real Estate Begins Sales at Luxury LA Condo Complex
Equity Union Real Estate is now offering 15 residences at 1361 Kelton Avenue, a new luxury condo complex in the Westwood section of Los Angeles. Developed by builder Orion Cityscape, the five-story complex has only three units per floor is being marketed as...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Fannie Mae predictied mortgage rates will end 2025 and 2026 at 6.4% and 6.0%, respectively. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
New Single-Family Home Sales Up Slightly During June
Sales of new single-family houses in were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 during June, according to estimates released by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The sales activity is a mild 0.6% rise above the May...
Home Sale Profits Up Slightly During Q2
In pure dollar figures, the large metro areas with the highest typical profit on a home sale were all on the West Coast. Continue Reading Home Sale Profits Up Slightly During Q2
Fannie Mae Sued for Discrimination by Over 60 Former Employees
Neither Fannie Mae nor Pulte have publicly commented on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Sued for Discrimination by Over 60 Former Employees
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CBRE, Citadel Sign New Leases for Manhattan Office Spaces
CBRE will move into the Lever House while Citadel will occupy the Tishman Building. Continue Reading CBRE, Citadel Sign New Leases for Manhattan Office Spaces
Real Estate Veteran Sherry Chris Hired as Special Advisor to NAR’s CEO
Chris was previously an executive advisor at Anywhere Real Estate Inc. Continue Reading Real Estate Veteran Sherry Chris Hired as Special Advisor to NAR’s CEO
Redfin: Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2024
The median monthly housing payment for homebuyers hit a record of $2,920 in 2024, rising 4.3% from 2023 and 86% from 2019. Continue Reading Redfin: Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2024
The Appraisal Foundation and Farm Credit System Launch Rural Appraisal Practicum Model
The initiative will create a structured, hands-on model tailored to rural and agricultural property appraisals. Continue Reading The Appraisal Foundation and Farm Credit System Launch Rural Appraisal Practicum Model
Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
The endeavor is designed to “attract a diverse base of local and global investors in the secondary mortgage market.” Continue Reading Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
Barr served as vice chairman for supervision since July 19, 2022. Continue Reading Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Canada’s 23rd prime minister. Continue Reading Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Five Questions for the Trump Team
Editor Phil Hall asks the upcoming 47th president some questions regarding housing-related matters. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Five Questions for the Trump Team
Two Presidents of Las Vegas Realtors Quit in the Same Day
2025 President-elect George Kypreos took the leadership reins. Continue Reading Two Presidents of Las Vegas Realtors Quit in the Same Day
Texas Ranch Owned by Same Family for 145 Years Listed for $21 Million
The Padgitt Ranch in Coleman County was once the largest fenced ranch in Texas. Continue Reading Texas Ranch Owned by Same Family for 145 Years Listed for $21 Million
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