Cash still king as nearly a third of homebuyers spurn costly mortgages 

All-cash home purchases in the U.S. hit 31.4 percent of all transactions in July 2022, just short of an eight-year high reached in February 2022, according to new data released Friday by Redfin. Continue reading

After discrimination reveal, LIBOR to tackle fair housing on Long Island

The Realtor organization’s new campaign comes after a sweeping investigation in which journalists found endemic discrimination among Long Island’s real estate community. Continue reading

Opendoor brings iBuying services to New Jersey, New York state

The move will see Opendoor make cash offers in 17 counties in the two Northeastern states. New York City is not included in the expansion. It also brings Opendoor’s market count to 46. Continue reading

House from ‘Meet the Parents’ lists for $2.3M — including indoor pool

The home, which features prominently in several scenes from the 2000 film “Meet the Parents,” sits on more than 2 acres on Long Island. Continue reading

Long Island man continues 20-year stint in house on just 1 mortgage payment

Guramrit Hanspal, who hasn’t made a mortgage payment on his home since 1998, avoided another court confrontation — and eviction — in early July. Continue reading

Keller Williams, EXIT Realty and dozens of others sued for discrimination

The suit alleges 36 real estate companies, agents and landlords illegally refused to accept Section 8 housing vouchers in New York’s Westchester County. Continue reading

Luxury brokerage The Agency adds franchise on Long Island

The office will be the 18th for the Los Angeles-based brand, and will operate in Huntington, about an hour outside of Manhattan. Continue reading

Boy can’t play outside: New York State Division of Human Rights

The New York State Division of Human Rights sided with a Long Island condo board that wants to fine Robert and Angelica Parker $150 every time their four-year-old son plays on the sidewalk outside their home. Continue reading

Court upholds $6.75M award for graffiti destroyed at 5Pointz

Twenty-one artists will be awarded $6.75 million seven years after suing developer Gerald Wolkoff for whitewashing their work at graffiti art mecca 5Pointz. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker to waive franchise fees in bid to boost diversity

A new program will allow real estate professionals who identify as minorities, LGBT, women or military veterans to start Coldwell Banker franchises without paying the normal franchise fee. Continue reading