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Trump’s tariffs could drive the cost of homes and remodeling way up

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The president’s tariffs could send the price of new homes and remodels soaring by thousands of dollars, but not all economists are convinced by the data. Continue reading →

NYC Council aims to limit rental broker fees, security deposits

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Members of the New York City Council took aim at the fees associated with renting an apartment in New York City, which sometimes requires prospective tenants to spend thousands of dollars in deposits and charges to obtain. Continue reading →

Blend wants to speed up getting home equity loans, credit lines

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Digital mortgage startup Blend announced that it will soon expand to offer customers home equity loans and lines of credit. Continue reading →

Compass loves New York MLS

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Compass, the heavily funded real estate brokerage, has signed-on to send its listings directly to New York MLS, the city’s only multiple listing service. Continue reading →

Two of Austin’s largest indie brokerages are joining forces

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Realty Austin, the largest independent brokerage in Austin, said its acquisition of Reilly Realtors should give it 10 percent of the market in the city. Continue reading →

New rule should make it easier for homeowners to get flood insurance

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In a nutshell, it sets a minimum bar for private insurance policies; if the policies meet those requirements, lenders who require flood insurance will have to accept them. Continue reading →

HomeLight’s new app will let agents present iBuyer offers

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HomeLight is launching a new tool called Simple Sale, available first as a website and later as a mobile app for agents, that acts as a kind or clearing house for various iBuyers. Continue reading →