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Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

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The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms. Continue reading →

Byron Allen sells unit inside NYC’s 220 Central Park South for $82.5M

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The media mogul bought the 6,600-square-foot unit in 2023 for $75 million, and has clinched a healthy profit in an off-market deal. He also owns a smaller unit within the building. Continue reading →

‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ creator’s former estate lowers ask

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The 40-acre estate with multiple structures hit the market last April for $36 million, and the price has been knocked down to $29.95 million as of Feb. 7. Will buyers bite? Continue reading →

Vacant, foreign-owned homes draw criticism in LA post-wildfires

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Wildfire victims and other residents are wondering what good vacant properties owned by individuals who live thousands of miles away serve while so many struggle to find temporary and permanent housing. Continue reading →

CAR publishes open letter to support LA wildfire victims

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The letter, to be published in the “LA Times” and other prominent news outlets, provides information for California residents impacted by the fires about price gouging, fraudulent activities and unsolicited offers. Continue reading →

NYC real estate vet Scott Harris launches Magnetic firm with Side

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After 18 years with Brown Harris Stevens, Harris has set off on his own with members of his previous team alongside him. The firm will put a high focus on client and agent service. Continue reading →

Zillow, not CoStar, is Realtor.com’s biggest competitor, Eales insists

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As the rivalry with CoStar Group simmers, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales is focused on housing policy and bridging gaps between the industry and consumers, he told a crowd Thursday at ICNY. Continue reading →

Brokers are beginning to see bright side of post-settlement landscape

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Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors’ antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman. Continue reading →

Lake Tahoe property sells for discount at $33.5M

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The 10,000-square-foot Incline Village estate first hit the market for $49 million about one year ago. The home was sold with furnishings to a buyer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Continue reading →

$1M homes hit all-time high in US

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A record 8.5 percent of all U.S. homes are worth $1 million or more, up from 7.6 percent last year and 4 percent before the pandemic, according to a new Redfin analysis. California is adding them faster than other states. Continue reading →