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Report: Google Quietly Testing the Insertion of Real Estate Listings in Search Results
The test is being run in partnership with ComeHome by HouseCanary. Continue Reading Report: Google Quietly Testing the Insertion of Real Estate Listings in Search Results
Report: Google Quietly Testing the Insertion of Real Estate Listings in Search Results
The test is being run in partnership with ComeHome by HouseCanary. Continue Reading Report: Google Quietly Testing the Insertion of Real Estate Listings in Search Results
Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules
The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...
New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill into law that allows localities to provide seniors with up to a 65% property tax exemption. Legislation S5175A/A3698A replaces the previous 50% maximum percentage of exemption local governments have been able to offer...
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Refinance retention reached a 3.5-year high (28%) during the third quarter with servicers retaining more than half of borrowers refinancing out of 2024 vintage loans, according to the newly published December 2025 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report. Rate-and-term retention...
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Michigan State University Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Upgrade Athletic Facilities
The university cannot receive public funding for this endeavor unless it specifically requests an appropriation from the state. Continue Reading Michigan State University Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Upgrade Athletic Facilities
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FICO announced the news in a corporate blog post; the FHFA has yet to make a formal announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
Children’s Publisher Scholastic Corporation Sells Real Estate Assets
Newmark Group Inc. served as exclusive advisor to Scholastic Corporation on both sale-leaseback transactions Continue Reading Children’s Publisher Scholastic Corporation Sells Real Estate Assets
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Ohio Mixed-Use Development Proposed for One-Time Negro League Ballpark
The original Cooper Stadium opened in 1932 and was home to the Columbus Blue Birds of the Negro National League during 1933. Continue Reading Ohio Mixed-Use Development Proposed for One-Time Negro League Ballpark
SERHANT. Expands into Las Vegas Market
“I love the state of Nevada, and I couldn’t be happier for it to be our 14th state,” said founder Ryan Serhant. Continue Reading SERHANT. Expands into Las Vegas Market
Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing at New Pennsylvania Apartment Community
Community amenities include a resident lounge, fitness center, heated swimming pool, dog park, and EV charging. Continue Reading Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing at New Pennsylvania Apartment Community
Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
The team will need to wait for the first half of 2026 when the Illinois legislature returns to consider the funding support. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
Grant Cardone Pulls Out of The Real Deal’s Miami Forum, Accusing Publisher of Religious Intolerance
Cardone self-identifies as following the Catholic and Scientology faiths. Continue Reading Grant Cardone Pulls Out of The Real Deal’s Miami Forum, Accusing Publisher of Religious Intolerance
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 14.9% from 13.4%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Complaints based on national origin rose 8.45% from the previous year, marking the highest number since 2018. Continue Reading Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Texas Voters Approve Property Tax Relief Amendments
“These measures will provide much-needed school property tax cuts statewide for Texas taxpayers,” said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), the author of both bills, Continue Reading Texas Voters Approve Property Tax Relief Amendments
NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
All three proposals passed with more than 56% of voter approval. Continue Reading NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
To date, her TikTok video amassed more than 7.8 million views. Continue Reading Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
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