Will the NAR settlement make it to the closing table? The Download

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As the Nov. 26 hearing for final approval of the NAR commission lawsuit settlement approaches, voices from all sides are questioning its wisdom. Continue reading →

The power of perseverance: Rebuilding strength amid crisis

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Harness the power of perseverance to move forward and support our communities as they rebuild from recent natural disasters, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading →

Weak jobs, manufacturing reports provide no relief for mortgage rates

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Hurricanes and strikes were expected to dent job creation, and bond market investors are looking ahead to next week’s election, Fed meeting and government bond auctions. Continue reading →

Elliman’s California business faces lawsuits alleging kickbacks

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The allegations launched by two former employees claim that closing statements had been altered to bump up agent commissions, with a particular bias in favor of the Altman Brothers team. Continue reading →

Flyhomes’ NeighborVote reveals neighborhood political leanings

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NeighborVote combines precinct-level voting data aggregated by the MIT Election Data & Science Lab with Flyhomes AI, allowing users to ask questions, such as  “Is this home in a red or blue neighborhood?” or view political insights directly on a h… Continue reading →

World Series of Luxury results: Ohtani puts on a ‘Sho’ in Hawaii

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On top of his first MLB World Series title, Ohtani has been crowned by Inman readers as the champion of luxury real estate for his new build with ocean views on the Big Island. Continue reading →

Objections fly in against NAR and HomeServices settlement deals

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The proposed settlements seek to cover too many claims for too little money and let too many in the industry have a “free pass,” more than a dozen homesellers argued ahead of a Nov. 26 decision. Continue reading →

Falling rates help boost Fannie and Freddie loan volumes, net worths

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Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provided backing for $164 billion in purchase mortgages in Q3, up 10 percent from Q2, while growing combined net worths to $147 billion. Continue reading →

Portfolio growth, tenant retention help Blanket shine: Tech Review

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Blanket is property management software that centers on portfolio growth rather than reactive, day-to-day oversight of rental properties. It can do the latter, but the former makes it a unique entry to the market worth consideration for anyone who want… Continue reading →