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Hundreds of public figures escaped taxes through real estate: Report

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A new trove of documents details how the wealthy and well-connected have used shell companies to conceal real estate transactions. Continue reading →

Zillow wraps ShowingTime deal as feds continue FTC investigation

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The $500 million deal was first announced in February, and it prompted a heated debate among ShowingTime users. Despite the deal closing, the FTC is reportedly still seeking information from the companies. Continue reading →

Sustained surge in mortgage rates could dent home sales

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In addition to worries about the potential impact of Fed tapering, there’s also uncertainty about the approaching U.S. debt ceiling and the future leadership of the Fed. Continue reading →

Opendoor and FTC still at odds over iBuyer’s advertising

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Regulator threatened “enforcement action” related to allegedly “inaccurate” or “inadequately substantiated” advertising claims if settlement talks fail. Continue reading →

Twitter applauds as Berlin votes to wrestle apartments from landlords

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“All those in favor of expropriating every house that Zillow owns, say aye,” tweeted one American as Berlin’s vote to seize 240,000 apartments rippled across the globe. Continue reading →

Housing industry ‘will not be spared’ by climate change: MBA

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Extreme weather could strain flood insurance to breaking point, undermine home prices, and drive mortgage defaults, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading →

NAR is fighting a losing battle against the feds

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Now is the time to unwind the messy set of industry practices at the crux of this fight and bring transparency, fairness and clarity to real estate transactions. Continue reading →

Landmark study confirms troubling ‘appraisal gap’ in minority enclaves

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Mortgage giant Freddie Mac’s analysis of 12 million appraisals comes as federal task force prepares action report to address appraisal bias. Continue reading →

California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to four residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state. Continue reading →

California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to four residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state. Continue reading →