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CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
“CoStar is focused on a fast, fair decision to remedy Zillow’s mass infringement of nearly 50,000 images,” said general counsel Gene Boxer. Continue Reading CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
“CoStar is focused on a fast, fair decision to remedy Zillow’s mass infringement of nearly 50,000 images,” said general counsel Gene Boxer. Continue Reading CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.2%
Mortgage application activity surged during the week ending Sept. 5, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 9.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump from Removing Lisa Cook from the Fed
A federal judge has temporary blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook while her lawsuit challenging his action is underway. Judge Jia Cobb in Washington, DC, issued her ruling late Tuesday, which will enable Cook to continue her duties at...
Zillow Rolls Out AI-Powered Virtual Staging Feature
Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has introduced Virtual Staging, an AI-powered feature built directly into the Zillow Showcase listing experience. According to the company, home shoppers viewing listing photos on its platform can tap a button, choose from curated design styles...
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Arizona’s JBRE & Co. Joins The Real Brokerage
Founded in 2017 and led by Justin Bemis, the nine-agent team serves Flagstaff, Sedona and Prescott and is on track to exceed $100 million in sales in 2025. Continue Reading Arizona’s JBRE & Co. Joins The Real Brokerage
Compass Expands in North Carolina with Addition of Cottingham Chalk
Cottingham Chalk’s 70 agents closed $589 million in sales volume during 2024. Continue Reading Compass Expands in North Carolina with Addition of Cottingham Chalk
Rental Housing Developer Sunstone Two Tree Opens Phoenix Office
The new office joins the company’s Westlake Village, California-based headquarters. Continue Reading Rental Housing Developer Sunstone Two Tree Opens Phoenix Office
New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
“The American dream of homeownership is not a reality for many young people,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
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Former Ginnie Mae Chief Takes Role at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the appointment of Sam Valverde as vice president of mission and community engagement within its single-family acquisitions division. Sam Valverde served as acting president from May through the end of November, when he stepped...
Trump Says He Has No Plans to Remove Powell as Fed Chairman
Jerome Powell can relax – President-elect Donald Trump stated he would not try to replace him before his terms as Federal Reserve chairman ends in May 2026. In an interview broadcast on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” moderator Kristen Welker pressed Trump on retaining...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 2-5
A new achievement in luxury real estate, an executive preparing the next generation of professionals, and the perils of renting to Hunter Biden top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 2-5
Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
James Macchio was sentenced to 42 months in prison and two years of supervised release. Continue Reading Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
HUD Announces New Disaster Assistance Initiatives
Foreclosure moratoriums were extended for households impacted by Hurricanes Irene and Milton. Continue Reading HUD Announces New Disaster Assistance Initiatives
MaxHome Raises $2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding Round
MaxHome established partnerships with leading real estate brokerages including Baird & Warner and the Jason Mitchell Group. Continue Reading MaxHome Raises $2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding Round
Feds to Shed 8 Government Buildings
The GSA plan said the reduction will involve 1.5 million square feet and more than $475 million in estimated cost avoidance over 10 years. Continue Reading Feds to Shed 8 Government Buildings
Dollar General Plans 575 New US Stores in 2025
Also being planned is the full remodeling of 2,000 stores, renovations at another 2,250 outlets and the relocation of 45 stores. Continue Reading Dollar General Plans 575 New US Stores in 2025
Q3 Equity Gains Down by More Than 5%
The rate of equity growth dropped from 8% from the second quarter to 2.5% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Q3 Equity Gains Down by More Than 5%
St. Petersburg City Council Approves Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Funding
The council’s decision was 4-3. Continue Reading St. Petersburg City Council Approves Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Funding
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