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Ownwell raises $50M to grow its property tax appeal fintech

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Ownwell has raised $50 million to expand its AI-powered property tax appeal platform, betting that rising homeownership costs will drive demand for automated tax relief. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates have dipped below 6%. Here’s where it may unlock more transactions

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The drop to 5.99 percent on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the wake of shifting tariff policies could unlock transactions in select markets in the Midwest and South, according to an analysis from Realtor.com. Continue reading →

Buyers aren’t flaky. The market is setting them up to walk away

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Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren’t always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading →

These inventory-strapped housing markets just can’t catch a break

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It’s not just the biggest inventory gainers that have seen their stream of for-sale homes slow. Some of America’s most listing-starved metros are once again losing ground. Dive deeper with Inman Market View’s interactive maps and charts. Continue reading →

Markets in the South emerge as big losers in annual home price growth

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Several Southern markets that entered a boom phase during the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a market correction now as home prices continue to normalize. Continue reading →

CEO pleads guilty to $380M real estate Ponzi scheme

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Todd Burkhalter executed one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Georgia history while acquiring a yacht, a luxury condo in Mexico, luxury vehicles, and jewelry via fraudulent real estate investments. Continue reading →

The Compass-Anywhere deal is done. This Coldwell Banker agent has lingering questions

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As the merger closes quickly, Cara Ameer offers questions that still haven’t been answered and insights on the future possibilities. Continue reading →

Opportunity knocks: This week’s industry hires and moves

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The industry shuffle continues, with teams and brokers going independent or returning to their roots. Here are updates from HomeSmart, The Agency and others. Continue reading →

Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026

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The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026. Continue reading →

First Federal grows mortgage biz with NOLA Lending acquisition

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The Florida-based thrift expands its retail mortgage operations into Louisiana and Mississippi, and will keep most of NOLA Lending Group’s employees and brand identity. Continue reading →