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Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Survey Finds Most Homeowners Fear Insurance Will Become Unaffordable
Most homeowners are concerned they will be unable to afford insurance on their residences, according to a new survey released by Realtor.com. The survey found 88% of respondents fearing they will pay for more homeowners insurance in the future while 42% confirmed they...
Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up During August
The rate of mortgage credit availability recorded a mild uptick in August according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). Last month, the MCAI rose by 0.1% to 104.0 in August; the index was benchmarked to...
Gov. Pritzker to Bears: Pay for Soldier Field Renovations Before Moving to New Stadium
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is posting a bill collection notice in front of the Chicago Bears’ plans to relocate to a new stadium. WBBM reports the team’s announcement that it would leave its longtime home at Chicago’s historic Soldier Field for a new domed venue to be...
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Las Vegas CRE Executive Receives Bloodied Pig’s Head in the Mail from AI Hater
“Perhaps this person watched too much of ‘The Godfather,’” said Agrippa CEO Blake J. Owens. Continue Reading Las Vegas CRE Executive Receives Bloodied Pig’s Head in the Mail from AI Hater
NAR: Typical Agent Reported 10 Transactions in 2024
NAR’s report showed that the median gross income for realtors totaled $58,100 in 2024, up from $55,800 in 2023. Continue Reading NAR: Typical Agent Reported 10 Transactions in 2024
Mississippi Man Accused of Assaulting Realtor Tells Court He Has Parkinson’s Disease
“First of all, I can’t even think straight,” Jerry Glynn Dennis said. Continue Reading Mississippi Man Accused of Assaulting Realtor Tells Court He Has Parkinson’s Disease
Mortgage Application Activity Up 3.1%
The Refinance Index took a 5% week-over-week rise and was 18 percent higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 3.1%
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Mortgage Bankers Association Brings Undergraduate Course to Cleveland State University
The program offers a three-credit undergraduate course on residential mortgage origination and processing. Continue Reading Mortgage Bankers Association Brings Undergraduate Course to Cleveland State University
Jenny Coupland Named CEO of Visio Lending
She replaces co-founders CEO Jeff Ball and President Matt Matza upon their recent retirements. Continue Reading Jenny Coupland Named CEO of Visio Lending
Report: Mauricio Umansky Slapped with $20,000 in Tax Liens
Prominent real estate broker and “Buying Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky was back in the spotlight, albeit for the wrong reasons – the CEO of The Agency and co-founder of the American Real Estate Association was hit with four tax liens totaling $20,000....
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 33%
The Refinance Index increased 44% from the previous week and was 22% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 33%
Housing and Real Estate Trade Groups Back Scott Turner as Next HUD Secretary
The trade organizations said Turner “understands the value of strengthening public-private partnerships.” Continue Reading Housing and Real Estate Trade Groups Back Scott Turner as Next HUD Secretary
Former Redfin Executive Adam Wiener Becomes President at Lower
Wiener gained industry prominence at Redfin, which he left in 2023 as president of real estate operations. Continue Reading Former Redfin Executive Adam Wiener Becomes President at Lower
D.R. Horton Begins Sales at New South Carolina Community
The new home community will celebrate its Grand Opening on Jan. 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Continue Reading D.R. Horton Begins Sales at New South Carolina Community
William Raveis Real Estate Launches Platform Focused on Nantucket Vacation Rental Market
CEO Bill Raveis called the platform “an invaluable resource for both renters and homeowners.” Continue Reading William Raveis Real Estate Launches Platform Focused on Nantucket Vacation Rental Market
Chris Lim Named EVP and Chief Growth Officer at RE/MAX Holdings
Lim previously served as president of Christie’s International Real Estate. Continue Reading Chris Lim Named EVP and Chief Growth Officer at RE/MAX Holdings
QXO Proposes to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply for $124.25 Per Share in Cash
Beacon did not publicly comment on Jacobs’ letter. Continue Reading QXO Proposes to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply for $124.25 Per Share in Cash
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