Realtor
Jun 4, 12:42
EXCLUSIVE: Dakota Johnson Finds a Buyer for Her $6 Million Midcentury Modern L.A. Gem Just Days After Listing It
Johnson purchased the dwelling for $3.55 million in January 2016, using the money she earned from starring in "Fifty Shades of Grey."
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EXCLUSIVE: Dakota Johnson Finds a Buyer for Her $6 Million Midcentury Modern L.A. Gem Just Days After Listing It. Johnson purchased the dwelling for $3.55 million in January 2016, using the money she earned from starring in "Fifty Shades of Grey."
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Johnson purchased the dwelling for $3.55 million in January 2016, using the money she earned from starring in "Fifty Shades of Grey."
Realtor
Jun 4, 10:00
Gen Z Ditching 4-Year College for Trades—Here’s How It Could Shift the First-Time Homebuyer Market
As Gen Z increasingly avoids heavy student loan debt by choosing trade schools, this shift could accelerate their timeline to homeownership.
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Gen Z Ditching 4-Year College for Trades—Here’s How It Could Shift the First-Time Homebuyer Market. As Gen Z increasingly avoids heavy student loan debt by choosing trade schools, this shift could accelerate their timeline to homeownership.
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As Gen Z increasingly avoids heavy student loan debt by choosing trade schools, this shift could accelerate their timeline to homeownership.
Realtor
Jun 4, 09:37
‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Star Destiny Payton Reveals ‘Weird’ At-Home Ritual That Helps Her To Escape On-Set Drama
Payton, 40, admits her role as a "truth teller" can cause its fair share of conflicts—so she has found a unique way to let it all go.
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‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Star Destiny Payton Reveals ‘Weird’ At-Home Ritual That Helps Her To Escape On-Set Drama. Payton, 40, admits her role as a "truth teller" can cause its fair share of conflicts—so she has found a unique way to let it all go.
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Payton, 40, admits her role as a "truth teller" can cause its fair share of conflicts—so she has found a unique way to let it all go.
Housingwire
Jun 4, 07:31
Homeowners have record equity and won’t touch it. Loan data explains why
Homeowners with locked-in low mortgage rates are refusing to tap their record equity through high-rate HELOCs, opting instead for point-of-sale installment loans for necessary renovations. This shift is transforming the home improvement industry, forcing contractors to sell based on predictable monthly payments that fit squeezed household budgets.
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Homeowners have record equity and won’t touch it. Loan data explains why . This shift is transforming the home improvement industry, forcing contractors to sell based on predictable monthly payments that fit squeezed household budgets.
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Homeowners with locked-in low mortgage rates are refusing to tap their record equity through high-rate HELOCs, opting instead for point-of-sale installment loans for necessary renovations.
Realtor
Jun 4, 04:01
Florida Remains the Riskiest Market for Future Home Price Declines
Underwater mortgages, unemployment, and foreclosures place some Florida housing markets among those most vulnerable to price declines.
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Underwater mortgages, unemployment, and foreclosures place some Florida housing markets among those most vulnerable to price declines.
Realtor
Jun 3, 21:46
Virginia Legalizes Manufactured Housing as Gov. Spanberger Pushes Housing Affordability
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed bills to ease development of manufactured housing communities in the state and protect residents from fees.
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Abigail Spanberger signed bills to ease development of manufactured housing communities in the state and protect residents from fees.
Realtor
Jun 3, 21:34
Seniors in These States Will See the Deepest Cuts to Their Social Security in 2032
As the 2032 Social Security cliff looms, older homeowners face a $500 monthly squeeze. Will it trigger a wave of forced home sales?
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Seniors in These States Will See the Deepest Cuts to Their Social Security in 2032. As the 2032 Social Security cliff looms, older homeowners face a $500 monthly squeeze. Will it trigger a wave of forced home sales?
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As the 2032 Social Security cliff looms, older homeowners face a $500 monthly squeeze.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 21:05
Who can buy a top-20 builder now? Berkshire resets board calculus
Berkshire Hathaway‘s planned acquisition of No. 6-ranked homebuilder Taylor Morrison begs big follow-on questions. These mostly spring from who this particular buyer is and the moment they have chosen. One way or another, these follow-up questions may prompt homebuilding leaders to revisit a core imperative many believed they had solved eons ago. For decades, the […]
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Who can buy a top-20 builder now? 6-ranked homebuilder Taylor Morrison begs big follow-on questions. One way or another, these follow-up questions may prompt homebuilding leaders to revisit a core imperative many believed they had solved eons ago.
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Berkshire Hathaway‘s planned acquisition of No.
Realtor
Jun 3, 20:51
NBA Player Nicolas Batum Shoots His North Carolina Mansion Onto the Market for $6 Million—Complete With Custom ‘Shoe Room’
Batum purchased the lakefront estate when he was still playing for the Charlotte Hornets—but is now ready to quit the area for good.
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NBA Player Nicolas Batum Shoots His North Carolina Mansion Onto the Market for $6 Million—Complete With Custom ‘Shoe Room’. Batum purchased the lakefront estate when he was still playing for the Charlotte Hornets—but is now ready to quit the area for good.
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Batum purchased the lakefront estate when he was still playing for the Charlotte Hornets—but is now ready to quit the area for good.
Inman
Jun 3, 20:47
Follow the Demand: Finding Growth Opportunities in a Challenging Housing Market
The housing market is shifting. Existing-home sales remain sluggish, competition is intense, and buyers’ expectations are evolving. Yet while some agents are struggling, others are finding new opportunities in emerging niches, changing consumer preferences, build-to-rent communities, luxury markets, mixed-use developments, and office-to-residential conversions. Join us for a discussion on where buyer demand is heading, what […]
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Follow the Demand: Finding Growth Opportunities in a Challenging Housing Market. Existing-home sales remain sluggish, competition is intense, and buyers’ expectations are evolving. Join us for a discussion on where buyer demand is heading, what […]
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The housing market is shifting.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 20:08
PulteGroup unveils its first Florida Del Webb Explore community
Del Webb Explore at North River Ranch opened May 30 with gated amenities, as the Sarasota market posted a 6.0% price drop in 2025.
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PulteGroup opened Del Webb Explore at North River Ranch on May 30, expanding Del Webb amenities to buyers without age restrictions. AI Summary PulteGroup , ranked as the third-largest homebuilder by sales volume in HousingWire’s Homebuilder Rankings , held a grand opening for its first Florida Del Webb Explore community on May 30.
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Del Webb Explore at North River Ranch opened May 30 with gated amenities, as the Sarasota market posted a 6.0% price drop in 2025.
Realtor
Jun 3, 19:55
1841 West Village Townhouse Hits the Market for First Time in Over 100 Years—Complete With 2-Story Greenhouse and Wood-Burning Stove
The extraordinary property, which is located in the West Village, has not been opened to public view in more than a century.
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1841 West Village Townhouse Hits the Market for First Time in Over 100 Years—Complete With 2-Story Greenhouse and Wood-Burning Stove. The extraordinary property, which is located in the West Village, has not been opened to public view in more than a century.
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The extraordinary property, which is located in the West Village, has not been opened to public view in more than a century.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 19:14
Trump’s AI order unlikely to slow adoption of AI in real estate
eXp CTO Carrie Lysenko warned of three risks that matter most for real estate operators right now. The first is data exposure.
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Trump’s AI order unlikely to slow adoption of AI in real estate. eXp CTO Carrie Lysenko warned of three risks that matter most for real estate operators right now. The first is data exposure.
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eXp CTO Carrie Lysenko warned of three risks that matter most for real estate operators right now.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 18:50
New York AG probes Compass-Anywhere acquisition
New York AG Letitia James is seeking information on Compass’s $1.6 billion Anywhere deal amid antitrust and market share concerns.
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The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James has requested information from other brokerages as part of an inquiry involving Compass. AI Summary Compass International Holdings appears to be under investigation by the office of New York state Attorney General Letitia James.
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New York AG Letitia James is seeking information on Compass’s $1.6 billion Anywhere deal amid antitrust and market share concerns.
Inman
Jun 3, 18:41
New York attorney general opens antitrust inquiry into Compass
The inquiry went out to brokerage leaders in New York after Compass grew into a real estate behemoth in the state and beyond.
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NY AG Letitia James, left, and Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, right The inquiry went out to brokerage leaders in New York after Compass grew into a real estate behemoth in the state and beyond. Earlier this year, the company closed on its $1.6 billion merger with Anywhere Real Estate. That merger set Compass above all other real estate enterprises by far .
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The inquiry went out to brokerage leaders in New York after Compass grew into a real estate behemoth in the state and beyond.
Realtor
Jun 3, 18:18
New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs: Which NBA Championship Player Boasts the Winning Real Estate Portfolio?
The New York Knicks are preparing to take on the San Antonio Spurs in one of the league’s biggest championship matchups.
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The New York Knicks are preparing to take on the San Antonio Spurs in one of the league’s biggest championship matchups.
Realtor
Jun 3, 17:54
Summer Is the Best Time To Attract a Hidden Prospective Buyer: Evening Lookie-Loos
Longer days mean more hours your home can be visible to prospective buyers—and you should never discount a buyer who stops by at night.
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Longer days mean more hours your home can be visible to prospective buyers—and you should never discount a buyer who stops by at night.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 17:54
Mortgage demand resilient in the first half of 2026
Mortgage rates rose 0.76% from the 2026 low to the high, but purchase applications have been mostly positive year over year.
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Mortgage rates rose 0.76% from the 2026 low to the high, but purchase applications have been mostly positive year over year. For the most part, purchase applications have been positive year over year almost every week.
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Demand for mortgage purchase applications has shown resilience in the first half of 2026, even as rates ticked up.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 17:53
Canopy MLS opens participation to brokers nationwide
Canopy MLS will allow nationwide participation and approved third-party listing submissions, citing compliance, accuracy and data integrity.
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Canopy MLS is rolling out a new participation model and technology framework that will allow licensed real estate professionals across the country to join its platform and submit listings through approved third-party or proprietary systems, the organization announced Wednesday.
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Canopy MLS will allow nationwide participation and approved third-party listing submissions, citing compliance, accuracy and data integrity.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 17:38
FTC wins court order to shut down alleged mortgage relief scheme
The FTC secured a temporary restraining order against National Amendment Assistance and affiliated defendants over an alleged mortgage relief scheme.
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The FTC secured a temporary restraining order against National Amendment Assistance and affiliated defendants over an alleged mortgage relief scheme. The order freezes assets, places firms in receivership, bars advance fees and grants immediate access to records.
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The FTC secured a temporary restraining order against NAA and other defendants over an alleged mortgage relief scheme.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 17:22
PadSplit, Furnished Finder announce rental housing partnership
The partnership represents Furnished Finder’s largest inventory integration to date and responds to growing demand for private room rentals.
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Furnished Finder has partnered with PadSplit to integrate thousands of PadSplit room rentals into its platform, marking Furnished Finder’s largest inventory integration to date. Using Furnished Finder’s new Supply APIs, the collaboration targets traveling professionals and flexible renters.
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The partnership represents Furnished Finder’s largest inventory integration to date and responds to growing demand for private room rentals.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 16:35
First America Homes enters DFW arena with a new division
First America Homes is entering Dallas Fort Worth, starting in Anna’s Leonard Trails, adding a new North Texas division and pipeline.
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First America Homes, backed by residential development pioneer The Signorelli Company, is opening a Dallas-Fort Worth division and has secured homesites in Anna. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex joins First America Homes’ portfolio of communities in Houston and San Antonio.
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First America Homes is entering Dallas Fort Worth, starting in Anna’s Leonard Trails, adding a new North Texas division and pipeline.
Inman
Jun 3, 16:20
Sellers are pulling listings as buyers hold firm on price
Sellers pulled 5.8 percent of all U.S. home listings in April, tied for the highest share since March 2020, as buyers hold firm on price, and asking prices post their steepest annual drop since 2017.
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Sellers pulled 5.8 percent of all U.S. home listings in April, tied for the highest share since March 2020, as buyers hold firm on price, and asking prices post their steepest annual drop since 2017.
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home listings in April, tied for the highest share since March 2020, as buyers hold firm on price, and asking prices post their steepest annual drop since 2017.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 16:06
Splitero closes $296M home equity investment securitization
Splitero’s $296M HEI securitization closed May 27 with 4 note classes rated by Morningstar DBRS, led by Barclays and Nomura.
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Splitero closed a $296 million home equity investment securitization through Splitero Trust 2026-1. The transaction included four classes of rated notes and the company cited tight spreads on the senior Class A-1 bonds. The deal included $202.6 million in Class A-1 notes rated A (low) (sf), $56.8 million in Class A-2 notes rated BBB (low) (sf), $15.
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Splitero’s $296M HEI securitization closed May 27 with 4 note classes rated by Morningstar DBRS, led by Barclays and Nomura.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 15:18
All American Home Mortgage acquires Liberty Home Mortgage branch in Las Vegas
All American Home Mortgage acquired the Las Vegas branch of Liberty Home Mortgage and brought on Liberty's branch team.
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All American Home Mortgage acquired the Las Vegas branch of Liberty Home Mortgage and brought on Liberty's branch team. AI Summary All American Home Mortgage (AAHM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tri-Star Management Inc. Garrett Smith, RaeAnna Anderson and Savannah Horvath joined as mortgage bankers, while Tammy Smith was hired as a senior loan processor.
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All American Home Mortgage acquired Liberty Home Mortgage's Las Vegas branch and hired its team, expanding staffing.
Realtor
Jun 3, 15:12
Atlanta Housing Authority Executive Gets Prison for Siphoning Section 8 Funds to Her Own Pocket
Tracy Jones, a former senior vice president at the Atlanta Housing Authority, has been sentenced to nine months in prison.
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Tracy Jones, a former senior vice president at the Atlanta Housing Authority, has been sentenced to nine months in prison.
Inman
Jun 3, 14:38
NAR-backed LotRoll wants to be the MLS for manufactured housing
LotRoll, a Colorado startup selected for NAR's REACH 2026 accelerator, is building the missing data layer for manufactured home transactions.
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Roughly 85 percent of manufactured home transactions never touch an MLS. “For us, it’s credibility,” Gibson told Inman when asked about the significance of being selected for REACH. “NAR being willing to step up and bridge the gap between modern real estate infrastructure and manufactured housing is sorely needed.
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LotRoll, a Colorado startup selected for NAR's REACH 2026 accelerator, is building the missing data layer for manufactured home transactions.
Realtor
Jun 3, 14:12
What Comes Next for Scott Pelley: Will CBS’ Fired ’60 Minutes’ Veteran Remain in New York—or Decamp to $3 Million Texas Ranch?
CBS News made the decision to fire Pelley, 68, on June 2, after he reportedly criticized executive producer Nick Bilton in a meeting.
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What Comes Next for Scott Pelley: Will CBS’ Fired ’60 Minutes’ Veteran Remain in New York—or Decamp to $3 Million Texas Ranch?. CBS News made the decision to fire Pelley, 68, on June 2, after he reportedly criticized executive producer Nick Bilton in a meeting.
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CBS News made the decision to fire Pelley, 68, on June 2, after he reportedly criticized executive producer Nick Bilton in a meeting.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 13:19
Mortgage applications fell again even as 30-year rates eased
Mortgage applications fell 2.5% in the week ending May 29, 2026, and the refinance index was at its weakest since last June.
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On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 13% compared with the previous week. The index, however, was 20% higher than the same week one year ago. The seasonally adjusted purchase index decreased 3% from one week earlier, and the unadjusted purchase index decreased 14% compared with the previous week and was 7% higher than the same week one year ago.
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Mortgage applications fell 2.5% in the week ending May 29, 2026, and the refinance index was at its weakest since last June.
Curbed
Jun 3, 13:00
The Billionaires Booking Private Jets to See the Knicks
Spend half a million on a ticket, schedule a helicopter to midtown, and don’t forget to hire a stylist with a rack of blue and orange.
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Every product is independently selected by editors. Inside, a concierge receives guests by name — no ticket needed, since they already know who’s coming, what the attendees look like, where they’re sitting, and how they take their rib eye. A friend who was invited once was staggered: “The level of fame is, like, really high.”
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Spend half a million on a ticket, schedule a helicopter to midtown, and don’t forget to hire a stylist with a rack of blue and orange.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 11:55
Builders should read this Berkshire Taylor Morrison move closely
Berkshire Hathaway’s planned acquisition of Taylor Morrison is not a short-term housing trade; it is a long-term bet on a durable American necessity business. For home builders, investors, and analysts, the message is clear: Berkshire views housing as a platform worth owning, not just a cycle worth watching. Taylor Morrison is an especially logical target […]
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Builders should read this Berkshire Taylor Morrison move closely. For home builders, investors, and analysts, the message is clear: Berkshire views housing as a platform worth owning, not just a cycle worth watching. Taylor Morrison is an especially logical target […]
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Berkshire Hathaway’s planned acquisition of Taylor Morrison is not a short-term housing trade; it is a long-term bet on a durable American necessity business.
Foxbusiness
Jun 3, 10:57
Florida homeowners may get a huge tax break — but newcomers face a major catch
Florida's proposed $250,000 homestead exemption could eliminate property taxes for up to 60% of primary homeowners if voters approve in November midterms.
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Florida's proposed $250,000 homestead exemption could eliminate property taxes for up to 60% of primary homeowners if voters approve in November midterms.
Realtor
Jun 3, 10:00
Home Listing Prices Post Sharpest Drop in 9 Years as Sellers Face Reality Check
The May 2026 housing market saw the sharpest year-over-year home price drop since 2017 as sellers pivoted to realistic pricing.
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The May 2026 housing market saw the sharpest year-over-year home price drop since 2017 as sellers pivoted to realistic pricing.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 09:30
The housing markets that missed the pandemic boom are quietly outperforming
Austin, Phoenix and Tampa helped define the housing boom. New HousingWire data shows a different group of markets leading in 2026.
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New HousingWire data shows a different group of markets leading in 2026. AI Summary For much of the pandemic housing boom, markets across Florida, Texas and Arizona became symbols of housing demand.
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Many pandemic boomtowns are still adjusting while overlooked markets are posting stronger housing fundamentals.
Inman
Jun 3, 08:45
How an Inman reporter represented himself and used AI to buy his dream home
I spent five months walking down the path of buying my family a new house in our dream location without using a Realtor.
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How an Inman reporter represented himself and used AI to buy his dream home. I spent five months walking down the path of buying my family a new house in our dream location without using a Realtor.
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I spent five months walking down the path of buying my family a new house in our dream location without using a Realtor.
Inman
Jun 3, 08:15
What to say when clients ask about the data center down the street
As more data centers move into residential neighborhoods nationwide, more clients are arriving with questions, new Inman contributor Elizabeth Quinn writes. Here's how real estate professionals should answer.
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What to say when clients ask about the data center down the street. As more data centers move into residential neighborhoods nationwide, more clients are arriving with questions, new Inman contributor Elizabeth Quinn writes. Here's how real estate professionals should answer.
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As more data centers move into residential neighborhoods nationwide, more clients are arriving with questions, new Inman contributor Elizabeth Quinn writes.
Housingwire
Jun 3, 07:27
Opinion: Congress should protect property rights, not shift title risk to consumers and lenders
Congress must pass the Protecting America’s Property Rights Act to require state-regulated title insurance for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, safeguarding consumers from hidden title defects. Relying on unregulated alternatives like attorney opinion letters fails to prevent fraud and forgery, ultimately shifting significant financial risk onto homebuyers and lenders.
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Congress must pass the Protecting America’s Property Rights Act to require state-regulated title insurance for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, safeguarding consumers from hidden title defects.
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Congress must pass the Protecting America’s Property Rights Act to require state-regulated title insurance for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, safeguarding consumers from hidden title defects.
Realtor
Jun 2, 22:43
Modernist Estate Created by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater Builder Is Listed for $2.8 Million After Being Saved From Abandonment
The extraordinary dwelling was conceived by builder Walter J. Hall, the same man who brought Wright's Fallingwater to life.
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Modernist Estate Created by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater Builder Is Listed for $2.8 Million After Being Saved From Abandonment. The extraordinary dwelling was conceived by builder Walter J. Hall, the same man who brought Wright's Fallingwater to life.
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The extraordinary dwelling was conceived by builder Walter J.
Realtor
Jun 2, 21:42
Florida Lawmakers Just Passed a Massive Property Tax Break—Now Comes the Hard Part
Florida’s property tax cut is heading to voters in November in a milestone accomplishment for the national property tax revolt.
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Florida’s property tax cut is heading to voters in November in a milestone accomplishment for the national property tax revolt.
Realtor
Jun 2, 21:41
Connecticut Becomes Latest State To Restrict Private Listings
The new law is aimed at private or "pocket" listings—or marketing a property to an exclusive group of brokers or prospective buyers.
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The new law is aimed at private or "pocket" listings—or marketing a property to an exclusive group of brokers or prospective buyers.
Realtor
Jun 2, 21:38
San Francisco Seller Offers To Trade Historical $3 Million Home for OpenAI or Anthropic Stock in ‘Landmark Moment’ for Housing Market
Realtor.com® Real Estate App 314,000+ Open in App Skip to content Buy Homes for sale Homes for sale Foreclosure homes New construction for sale All new construction New home construction Homes values…
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A home seller in San Francisco is offering a buyer the chance to purchase the property using OpenAI or Anthropic stock.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 21:30
Why Taylor Morrison’s integration playbook matters in builder M&A
Flashback Shortly after Sheryl Palmer became chief executive officer of Taylor Morrison in 2007, I met with her in Scottsdale, Arizona, to discuss a challenge that would have intimidated many experienced homebuilding leaders. The company she had inherited was not merely navigating the early stages of what would become the worst housing downturn in modern […]
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Flashback Shortly after Sheryl Palmer became chief executive officer of Taylor Morrison in 2007, I met with her in Scottsdale, Arizona, to discuss a challenge that would have intimidated many experienced homebuilding leaders. The company she had inherited was not merely navigating the early stages of what would become the worst housing downturn in modern […]
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Flashback Shortly after Sheryl Palmer became chief executive officer of Taylor Morrison in 2007, I met with her in Scottsdale, Arizona, to discuss a challenge that would have intimidated many experienced homebuilding leaders.
Realtor
Jun 2, 21:15
Trump Administration Dramatically Overhauls Federal Funding for Homeless Services
HUD Secretary Scott Turner is a critic of "housing first" programs, which aim to get homeless people into housing with no strings attached.
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HUD Secretary Scott Turner is a critic of "housing first" programs, which aim to get homeless people into housing with no strings attached.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 20:52
Pennsylvania ADU bill clears House, heads to Senate
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declared he intended to go big on housing. On Monday, at least one piece of that ambition cleared the state House with a bipartisan vote, setting up a tougher sell in the Republican-controlled Senate. The House passed House Bill 2186, requiring municipalities statewide to allow one accessory dwelling unit per residential […]
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Pennsylvania ADU bill clears House, heads to Senate. Josh Shapiro declared he intended to go big on housing. On Monday, at least one piece of that ambition cleared the state House with a bipartisan vote, setting up a tougher sell in the Republican-controlled Senate.
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The House passed House Bill 2186, requiring municipalities statewide to allow one accessory dwelling unit per residential […]
Housingwire
Jun 2, 20:26
Cloze Forge platform lets real estate firms ‘vibe code’ custom tools
Custom apps are designed to be secure, scalable and deeply integrated into a brokerage’s workflow from day one, leaders said.
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Cloze has launched Cloze Forge, a platform enabling real estate brokerages to build branded digital tools without internal developers. AI Summary Cloze announced Cloze Forge at the 1000WATT Signal conference on Tuesday.
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Custom apps are designed to be secure, scalable and deeply integrated into a brokerage’s workflow from day one, leaders said.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 20:17
Cole West promotes Chris Winter to President of Homebuilding
Cole West named Chris Winter president of homebuilding. He has led more than 1,400 home deliveries as Southern Utah division president.
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Cole West promotes Chris Winter to President of Homebuilding. Cole West named Chris Winter president of homebuilding. He has led more than 1,400 home deliveries as Southern Utah division president.
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He has led more than 1,400 home deliveries as Southern Utah division president.
Realtor
Jun 2, 19:55
The Venmo Problem: Why Informal Payments May Be Hurting Your Mortgage Application
Informal payments, made through Venmo or in cash, won’t be captured easily by your lender. But they will still impact your loan application.
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The Venmo Problem: Why Informal Payments May Be Hurting Your Mortgage Application. Informal payments, made through Venmo or in cash, won’t be captured easily by your lender. But they will still impact your loan application.
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Informal payments, made through Venmo or in cash, won’t be captured easily by your lender.
Realtor
Jun 2, 19:13
EXCLUSIVE: Alanis Morissette Sells Her ‘Timeless’ Bay Area Estate for a Whopping $2 Million Over Its $7.5 Million Asking Price
Morissette moved to the Bay Area in 2018, when she bought her stunning Lafayette estate for just under $5 million.
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EXCLUSIVE: Alanis Morissette Sells Her ‘Timeless’ Bay Area Estate for a Whopping $2 Million Over Its $7.5 Million Asking Price. Morissette moved to the Bay Area in 2018, when she bought her stunning Lafayette estate for just under $5 million.
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Morissette moved to the Bay Area in 2018, when she bought her stunning Lafayette estate for just under $5 million.
Inman
Jun 2, 19:00
AI is making real estate scams harder for agents to spot
Scammers are using artificial intelligence to clone email styles, forge documents and impersonate trusted parties — and agents, not just their clients, are increasingly in the crosshairs.
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According to the report, which surveyed 950 top agents nationwide in April, real estate scams are on the rise, and the schemes agents encounter are often difficult to identify as scams. The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Complaint Center report contains 1,008,597 complaints of cyber-enabled crime last year, with total losses surpassing $20.
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Scammers are using artificial intelligence to clone email styles, forge documents and impersonate trusted parties — and agents, not just their clients, are increasingly in the crosshairs.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 18:54
Why CoStar, Berkshire Hathaway are betting big on homebuilding
CoStar agreed to an $800 million all-cash deal for Zonda, expanding its new construction data and marketplace strategy. Berkshire Hathaway is pursuing an $8.
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CoStar agreed to an $800 million all-cash deal for Zonda, expanding its new construction data and marketplace strategy. Berkshire Hathaway is pursuing an $8.5 billion all-cash acquisition of Taylor Morrison, reflecting a longer-term view on homebuilding amid a housing shortage.
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CoStar will buy Zonda for $800 million cash, while Berkshire plans to buy Taylor Morrison for $8.5 billion in cash.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 18:13
Windermere promotes founding family member Lucy Wood to regional director
The new director will work with franchise owners on business strategy, recruiting, retention, performance initiatives and operational support.
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Windermere Real Estate has promoted Lucy Wood to regional director for western Washington and Oregon, the company’s largest operating region. A third-generation member of Windermere’s founding family, Wood previously served as regional manager for western Washington.
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The new director will work with franchise owners on business strategy, recruiting, retention, performance initiatives and operational support.
Inman
Jun 2, 18:07
Inman Connect San Diego agenda revealed: The industry has reset. Now what comes next?
From July 28–30 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, more than 150 industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers will take the stage for three days of conversations focused on the challenges, opportunities and realities shaping residential real estate today.
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This year’s event theme — The Reset Is Here. This year’s Inman Connect experience has been redesigned to go deeper into the conversations that matter most. One of the most anticipated conversations of the event brings together some of the industry’s most influential CEOs for a candid discussion about growth, competition and leadership in today’s market.
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From July 28–30 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, more than 150 industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers will take the stage for three days of conversations focused on the challenges, opportunities and realities shaping residential real estate today.
Realtor
Jun 2, 17:26
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Superman’ Star Nicholas Hoult Finally Sells Midcentury Modern L.A. Home—but Only After Taking a Supersized Loss
Hoult purchased the home in 2018 for $2.3 million, just weeks before he welcomed his first child with wife Bryanna Holly.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Superman’ Star Nicholas Hoult Finally Sells Midcentury Modern L.A. Home—but Only After Taking a Supersized Loss. Hoult purchased the home in 2018 for $2.3 million, just weeks before he welcomed his first child with wife Bryanna Holly.
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Hoult purchased the home in 2018 for $2.3 million, just weeks before he welcomed his first child with wife Bryanna Holly.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 17:18
Home purchase demand holds up even with mortgage rates at 6.7%
Rates for 30-year conforming mortgages stayed above 6.7% this week, but housing market activity has been resilient as weekly pending sales and purchase loan demand are up slightly compared to this time last year.
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This week, 30-year conforming rates averaged 6.71% at HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center. At HousingWire ’s Mortgage Rates Center on Tuesday, 30-year conforming loan rates averaged 6.71%, while rates for 30-year jumbo loans averaged 6.73% and rates for 30-year loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) were at 6.29%.
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Rates for 30-year conforming mortgages stayed above 6.7% this week, but housing market activity has been resilient as weekly pending sales and purchase loan demand are up slightly compared to this time last year.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 17:00
Gitcha integrates buyer listing service into Momentum MLS
Momentum MLS will integrate Gitcha buyer demand data into its platform, showing verified needs alongside listings for western Arizona agents.
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Momentum MLS will integrate Gitcha buyer demand data into its platform, showing verified needs alongside listings for western Arizona agents.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 16:52
Century 21 Americana expands into Montana
The move extends Century 21 Americana's footprint beyond Arizona and Nevada as part of a broader growth strategy across the western U.S.
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The move extends Century 21 Americana's footprint beyond Arizona and Nevada as part of a broader growth strategy across the western U.S.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 16:31
VA finalizes partial claim program, eliminates proposed payment increase
The VA finalized a partial claim option and updated its loss mitigation waterfall under the 2025 reform law.
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The VA finalized a partial claim option and updated its loss mitigation waterfall under the 2025 reform law. The updated guidance, available on the VA’s website , implements provisions of the 2025 VA Home Loan Program Reform Act , which authorized the agency to establish a partial claim option for delinquent borrowers with VA-guaranteed mortgages.
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The VA finalized partial claim and loss mitigation updates, capped at 25% UPB, with a 180-day rollout through Nov.
Inman
Jun 2, 16:25
13 states cut income taxes in 2026. Here’s what it means for housing
Thirteen states are cutting income taxes in 2026. Here's what the cuts mean for housing demand, relocation buyers and agents on both sides of the trend.
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13 states cut income taxes in 2026. Thirteen states are cutting income taxes in 2026. Here's what the cuts mean for housing demand, relocation buyers and agents on both sides of the trend.
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Thirteen states are cutting income taxes in 2026.
Realtor
Jun 2, 16:02
‘Let It Bloom’ June Is One Landscaping Trend Homeowners Really Should Ignore This Summer
As June kicks off, some homeowners are embracing the "Let It Bloom" trend in their yards. But it might not be the best idea in the long run.
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‘Let It Bloom’ June Is One Landscaping Trend Homeowners Really Should Ignore This Summer . As June kicks off, some homeowners are embracing the "Let It Bloom" trend in their yards. But it might not be the best idea in the long run.
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As June kicks off, some homeowners are embracing the "Let It Bloom" trend in their yards.
Realtor
Jun 2, 15:25
Serena Williams’ Tennis Career Helped Her Build $35 Million Property Portfolio—Can She Net More Real Estate Grand Slams With Her Comeback?
Williams has announced that she will make a return to professional tennis—after earning more than $94 million from the sport.
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Serena Williams’ Tennis Career Helped Her Build $35 Million Property Portfolio—Can She Net More Real Estate Grand Slams With Her Comeback?. Williams has announced that she will make a return to professional tennis—after earning more than $94 million from the sport.
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Williams has announced that she will make a return to professional tennis—after earning more than $94 million from the sport.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 15:20
For mortgage rates, it’s not labor over inflation anymore
Markets shifted from two to three rate cuts to pricing a 2026 hike, as job growth beats Fed estimates and oil stays elevated.
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Markets shifted from two to three rate cuts to pricing a 2026 hike, as job growth beats Fed estimates and oil stays elevated.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 14:57
Connecticut passes private listing network law
Connecticut SB 340 requires public marketing for 1–4 unit listings unless sellers sign an opt-out, effective October 1, 2026.
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Connecticut SB 340 requires public marketing for 1–4 unit listings unless sellers sign an opt-out, effective October 1, 2026.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 14:15
How KB builds high-performance into homes to cut monthly costs
KB Home says buyers can save an average of $1,900 a year on utilities, based on its 2025 sustainability report.
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KB Home says buyers can save an average of $1,900 a year on utilities, based on its 2025 sustainability report.
Inman
Jun 2, 14:00
Tired of cookie-cutter tech? Cloze wants to help you build your own
Cloze is rolling out its new Forge product, a platform that allows brokerages to build and deploy custom tech solutions with security baked in.
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AI vibe-coding tools have made it easy for anyone to build custom tools in minutes, but they’re routinely insecure, non-compliant and off-brand. Agents are already using AI tools to build apps and software, whether brokerages know it or not. Managing access requires custom tech solutions that most brokerages aren’t prepared for or equipped to do.
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Cloze is rolling out its new Forge product, a platform that allows brokerages to build and deploy custom tech solutions with security baked in.
Inman
Jun 2, 14:00
Tenant screening is a relic. Findigs wants to replace it with a decision
Most rental applications still run on decades-old criteria that no one can trace to data. Findigs raised $32 million to fix that, and it's backing every decision with a fraud guarantee.
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Tenant screening is a relic. Findigs wants to replace it with a decision. Findigs raised $32 million to fix that, and it's backing every decision with a fraud guarantee.
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Most rental applications still run on decades-old criteria that no one can trace to data.
Realtor
Jun 2, 13:59
Trump Taps Top Housing Official Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence
Top mortgage regulator Bill Pulte, who currently serves as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will oversee the nation's spy agencies.
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Top mortgage regulator Bill Pulte, who currently serves as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will oversee the nation's spy agencies.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 13:58
Trump names FHFA Director Pulte the acting director of National Intelligence
Trump appointed Bill Pulte acting Director of National Intelligence while he stays FHFA director and chairs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Trump appointed Bill Pulte acting Director of National Intelligence while he stays FHFA director and chairs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 13:58
6 real estate events and conferences to attend in 2026
Forge new connections at these in-person real estate events and conferences that can help take your career to the next level.
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Forge new connections at these in-person real estate events and conferences that can help take your career to the next level.
Curbed
Jun 2, 13:30
‘Nixon Froze the Rent’
Claire Valdez, the democratic socialist running for Congress, says her platform of universal rent control is rooted in history, not fantasy.
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Photo: Karya Schanilec Claire Valdez rents her Ridgewood two-bedroom apartment and is running to take over Nydia Velázquez’s open congressional seat in District 7, which is, like most of the city, a constituency that’s majority tenant.
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Claire Valdez, the democratic socialist running for Congress, says her platform of universal rent control is rooted in history, not fantasy.
Realtor
Jun 2, 13:29
EXCLUSIVE: Lindsey Vonn Cuts a Further $255K Off Price of Beverly Hills Mansion Just 3 Weeks After Relisting It
Vonn, 41, initially listed the three-bedroom dwelling for sale in November 2025, but has since cut more than $500,000 off the price.
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EXCLUSIVE: Lindsey Vonn Cuts a Further $255K Off Price of Beverly Hills Mansion Just 3 Weeks After Relisting It. Vonn, 41, initially listed the three-bedroom dwelling for sale in November 2025, but has since cut more than $500,000 off the price.
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Vonn, 41, initially listed the three-bedroom dwelling for sale in November 2025, but has since cut more than $500,000 off the price.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 12:00
Realtor.com launches RealAssistAI powered by Google
RealAssist AI assists buyers with early research, affordability questions, property discovery, neighborhood analysis and agent connections.
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RealAssist AI assists buyers with early research, affordability questions, property discovery, neighborhood analysis and agent connections.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 11:04
Dream Finders Homes names Clint Szubinski COO
Dream Finders Homes has appointed homebuilding executive Clint Szubinski as chief operating officer, the company said June 01. Szubinski joins the Jacksonville, Florida based builder as it expands across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Szubinski will work alongside national president Doug Moran, who previously served as COO, as the company transitions teams and responsibilities. Moran […]
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Dream Finders Homes names Clint Szubinski COO. Szubinski joins the Jacksonville, Florida based builder as it expands across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Szubinski will work alongside national president Doug Moran, who previously served as COO, as the company transitions teams and responsibilities.
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Dream Finders Homes has appointed homebuilding executive Clint Szubinski as chief operating officer, the company said June 01.
Yankodesign
Jun 2, 10:46
A Zipper Patent Sat in a Garage for 40 Years. Now It's Real.
Back in 1985, an electrical engineer at Polaroid named Bill Freeman had an idea for a three-sided zipper.
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A Zipper Patent Sat in a Garage for 40 Years. Now It's Real.. Designer: MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
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Back in 1985, an electrical engineer at Polaroid named Bill Freeman had an idea for a three-sided zipper.
Inman
Jun 2, 10:00
Realtor.com gives buyers a hand with RealAssist AI feature
Realtor.com has debuted a new AI-powered assistant, which streamlines listing search and answers homebuyers' top real estate questions.
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In October, Realtor.com Chief Marketing Officer Mickey Neuberger said the future of home search would be conversational — with artificial intelligence-powered natural language search opening the door to a more intuitive and robust homebuyer experience.
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Realtor.com has debuted a new AI-powered assistant, which streamlines listing search and answers homebuyers' top real estate questions.
Realtor
Jun 2, 10:00
Millennials Are Set To Inherit Trillions—but for Most, It Will Come Too Late
The real wealth divide may not be who inherits, but who gets family help early enough to buy, work, save, and build.
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Millennials Are Set To Inherit Trillions—but for Most, It Will Come Too Late. The real wealth divide may not be who inherits, but who gets family help early enough to buy, work, save, and build.
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The real wealth divide may not be who inherits, but who gets family help early enough to buy, work, save, and build.
Realtor
Jun 2, 09:38
Retired Emergency Room Doctor Lists 2 L.A. Megamansions for the Staggering Total Price of $168 Million
A former doctor who has pivoted to a career in real estate development has relisted two of his most opulent megamansions.
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Retired Emergency Room Doctor Lists 2 L.A. Megamansions for the Staggering Total Price of $168 Million. A former doctor who has pivoted to a career in real estate development has relisted two of his most opulent megamansions.
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A former doctor who has pivoted to a career in real estate development has relisted two of his most opulent megamansions.
Inman
Jun 2, 09:00
Moving up and out: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves
Agents and teams, plus Century 21, ERA Real Estate, The Agency and other industry brands made moves last week.
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So, here are some of the biggest announcements from recent days: Century 21 Americana has added Century 21 Hometown Brokers to its network, extending its footprint from Nevada and Arizona into Montana. C21 Hometown Brokers has served the Greater Billings area since 2001, with broker-owner Mark Dawson at the helm.
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Agents and teams, plus Century 21, ERA Real Estate, The Agency and other industry brands made moves last week.
Inman
Jun 2, 08:52
Why the spring housing rebound never happened, and how to navigate what’s next
In the face of the current market, Eric Bramlett writes, manage expectations clearly, stay close to your clients and build the kind of trust that has a long shelf life.
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Then March arrived, and existing home sales hit a nine-month low of 3.98 million , the slowest March pace since 2009. April’s existing home sales ticked up just 0.2 percent month-over-month , with NAR noting that days on market are lengthening as consumers take more time before making decisions.
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In the face of the current market, Eric Bramlett writes, manage expectations clearly, stay close to your clients and build the kind of trust that has a long shelf life.
Inman
Jun 2, 08:51
Why Realtor associations must consolidate to stay relevant
Real estate associations have a choice, Doreen Spagnuolo writes: Evolve proactively and help shape the future, or risk falling behind.
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The real estate industry is evolving rapidly nationwide, and associations need to evolve with it. The shift raises an important question: Where do Realtor associations fit in, and how do they stay essential? The expectations of today’s brokers and agents continue to shift, with more demands for greater innovation, efficiency and support.
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Real estate associations have a choice, Doreen Spagnuolo writes: Evolve proactively and help shape the future, or risk falling behind.
Inman
Jun 2, 08:47
Interactive dashboard: Explore results of Intel’s May survey
Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time.
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Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time.
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Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type.
Inman
Jun 2, 08:45
How fine art became part of luxury staging — and the home sale
The Agency Art House’s Arushi Kapoor explains how fine art can elevate luxury staging, support home sales and deepen client relationships.
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In luxury real estate, the art on the walls serves a double purpose as both decoration and investment vehicle. That overlap is the focus of The Agency Art House, an art advisory and staging division tied to Mauricio Umansky’s luxury brokerage, The Agency.
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The Agency Art House’s Arushi Kapoor explains how fine art can elevate luxury staging, support home sales and deepen client relationships.
Bbc
Jun 2, 07:52
China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
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China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps. The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
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The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
Curbed
Jun 2, 07:00
Selling Three Languishing Lofts As One $72 Million ‘Vertical Mansion’
Is it a genius marketing move or a Hail Mary from a desperate seller?
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Selling Three Languishing Lofts As One $72 Million ‘Vertical Mansion’. Is it a genius marketing move or a Hail Mary from a desperate seller?
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Is it a genius marketing move or a Hail Mary from a desperate seller?
Housingwire
Jun 2, 07:00
The insurance market at halftime: What builders need to know for the rest of 2026
Don't let homeowners insurance disrupt your closings. Explore the mid-2026 insurance market outlook and how builders can turn coverage into a sales advantage.
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The insurance market at halftime: What builders need to know for the rest of 2026. Don't let homeowners insurance disrupt your closings. Explore the mid-2026 insurance market outlook and how builders can turn coverage into a sales advantage.
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Don't let homeowners insurance disrupt your closings.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 07:00
Opinion: Compass has made the MLS its proxy
Compass is leveraging cooperative MLSs to cut off listing feeds to Zillow because it cannot successfully compete on its own product merits or profitability. This self-serving strategy fragments the real estate market, harms consumer transparency and ultimately, threatens to dismantle the MLS system itself.
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Opinion: Compass has made the MLS its proxy. Compass is leveraging cooperative MLSs to cut off listing feeds to Zillow because it cannot successfully compete on its own product merits or profitability. This self-serving strategy fragments the real estate market, harms consumer transparency and ultimately, threatens to dismantle the MLS system itself.
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Compass is leveraging cooperative MLSs to cut off listing feeds to Zillow because it cannot successfully compete on its own product merits or profitability.
Housingwire
Jun 2, 06:36
Is the mortgage industry broken—or structurally misaligned?
As the mortgage industry debates whether it is fundamentally broken or simply undergoing technological evolution, a closer look reveals the true origins of its cost, complexity and inefficiencies.
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As the mortgage industry debates whether it is fundamentally broken or simply undergoing technological evolution, a closer look reveals the true origins of its cost, complexity and inefficiencies.
Realtor
Jun 1, 21:35
Big Smell From Tiny Home: Neighbors File $200K Suit Over ‘Nauseating’ Odor
The Benjamins say they have to wear gas masks when they travel from their driveway to their home to protect themselves from the stench.
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Big Smell From Tiny Home: Neighbors File $200K Suit Over ‘Nauseating’ Odor. The Benjamins say they have to wear gas masks when they travel from their driveway to their home to protect themselves from the stench.
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The Benjamins say they have to wear gas masks when they travel from their driveway to their home to protect themselves from the stench.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 21:26
Realtor.com adds Agoyu AI to generate quotes for movers
Realtor.com has integrated Agoyu AI on select listings, letting users film items for real-time moving quotes from licensed movers.
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Realtor.com has integrated Agoyu AI on select listings, letting users film items for real-time moving quotes from licensed movers.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 21:25
Berkshire’s big housing bet: What agents should pay attention to
For agents, the message is less about disruption and more about resilience as housing remains a foundational asset class.
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For agents, the message is less about disruption and more about resilience as housing remains a foundational asset class.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 21:25
Berkshire Taylor Morrison deal focuses on scale and ecosystems
[Editor’s Note: Berkshire Hathaway‘s planned acquisition of Taylor Morrison is one of those rare transactions whose significance extends well beyond the companies involved. Today’s analysis examines the deal through a broad strategic lens, exploring why Berkshire may be betting not simply on a homebuilder, but on a leadership team, a scalable operating platform and the […]
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[Editor’s Note: Berkshire Hathaway‘s planned acquisition of Taylor Morrison is one of those rare transactions whose significance extends well beyond the companies involved. Today’s analysis examines the deal through a broad strategic lens, exploring why Berkshire may be betting not simply on a homebuilder, but on a leadership team, a scalable operating platform and the […]
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[Editor’s Note: Berkshire Hathaway‘s planned acquisition of Taylor Morrison is one of those rare transactions whose significance extends well beyond the companies involved.
Realtor
Jun 1, 21:19
More Than Half of Young Adults Have Moved Back Home After Leaving
A survey finds that 58% of young adults—or 3 in 5—have left their parents home only to return, including 15% who have done it repeatedly.
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A survey finds that 58% of young adults—or 3 in 5—have left their parents home only to return, including 15% who have done it repeatedly.
Realtor
Jun 1, 20:51
The Death of the Rent Check Is Not as Simple as It Looks
Online rent payments are now the majority, but the shift could bring new fees, fewer choices, and new risks for renters.
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Online rent payments are now the majority, but the shift could bring new fees, fewer choices, and new risks for renters.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 20:50
NAR publishes new resources on MLS, listings
NAR published three resources on MLS data filtering, objective IDX and VOW criteria and Clear Cooperation one-to-one broker communication.
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NAR published three resources on MLS data filtering, objective IDX and VOW criteria and Clear Cooperation one-to-one broker communication.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 20:47
Mutual of Omaha remains No. 1 as HECM endorsements fall 4.7% in May
May HECM endorsements fell to 1,967, down 4.7% from April. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage led with 423 and a 21.5% market share.
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May HECM endorsements fell to 1,967, down 4.7% from April. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage led with 423 and a 21.5% market share.
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Mutual of Omaha Mortgage led with 423 and a 21.5% market share.
Realtor
Jun 1, 20:36
Homeowners in These States Need To Be Extra-Concerned About Ticks This Year
Visits to emergency rooms for tick bites are higher than normal in many parts of the country this year, putting homeowners on alert.
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Visits to emergency rooms for tick bites are higher than normal in many parts of the country this year, putting homeowners on alert.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 20:30
Quiet 2026 hurricane season forecast, risk remains for builders
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and despite predictions of a quieter year, experts are urging the housing industry not to ease up on storm-resilient building. NOAA’s 2026 outlook calls for 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes. That follows 2025, the first season since 2015 in which no hurricane made U.S. […]
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Quiet 2026 hurricane season forecast, risk remains for builders. NOAA’s 2026 outlook calls for 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes. That follows 2025, the first season since 2015 in which no hurricane made U.S.
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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and despite predictions of a quieter year, experts are urging the housing industry not to ease up on storm-resilient building.
Realtor
Jun 1, 20:29
EXCLUSIVE: Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky Sells Palatial Palm Beach Mansion He Bought Off Son-in-Law Dustin Johnson for $6.4 Million
Gretzky purchased the enormous waterfront property in Palm Beach from his son-in-law, Johnson, for $4.5 million in 2022.
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Gretzky purchased the enormous waterfront property in Palm Beach from his son-in-law, Johnson, for $4.5 million in 2022.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 19:49
M/I Homes adopts Prophetic to scale land strategy across markets
M/I Homes is deploying Prophetic to speed land screening, diligence, and go or no-go decisions across multiple markets.
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M/I Homes is deploying Prophetic to speed land screening, diligence, and go or no-go decisions across multiple markets.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 19:13
Berkshire Hathaway expands mortgage reach with deal for Taylor Morrison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s acquisition of Taylor Morrison Home Corp. is more than just a homebuilder buyout — it brings two mortgage operations under one umbrella.
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Berkshire Hathaway expands mortgage reach with deal for Taylor Morrison. Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s acquisition of Taylor Morrison Home Corp. is more than just a homebuilder buyout — it brings two mortgage operations under one umbrella.
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s acquisition of Taylor Morrison Home Corp.
Realtor
Jun 1, 18:59
Fox News Host Peter Doocy Announces His Wife Is Pregnant With 3rd Child—1 Year After Co-Star Dad Steve Relocated to Florida
Doocy, who is the son of "Fox & Friends" legend Steve Doocy, made the announcement on "The Sunday Briefing."
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Fox News Host Peter Doocy Announces His Wife Is Pregnant With 3rd Child—1 Year After Co-Star Dad Steve Relocated to Florida. Doocy, who is the son of "Fox & Friends" legend Steve Doocy, made the announcement on "The Sunday Briefing."
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Doocy, who is the son of "Fox & Friends" legend Steve Doocy, made the announcement on "The Sunday Briefing."
Realtor
Jun 1, 18:26
Over 100,000 Tech Workers Have Been Laid Off This Year Already. Where Will They Move Next?
Cross-market search traffic offers a real-time window into where nervous and displaced tech workers are considering moving amid layoffs.
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Over 100,000 Tech Workers Have Been Laid Off This Year Already. Where Will They Move Next?. Cross-market search traffic offers a real-time window into where nervous and displaced tech workers are considering moving amid layoffs.
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Cross-market search traffic offers a real-time window into where nervous and displaced tech workers are considering moving amid layoffs.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 17:19
United Real Estate Chicago names Debbye Tyler managing broker
Tyler brings 37 years of real estate experience to the role, including time as a top-producing agent and owner of a boutique brokerage.
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Tyler brings 37 years of real estate experience to the role, including time as a top-producing agent and owner of a boutique brokerage.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 16:55
Introducing the 2026 Marketing Leaders
Recognizing the 70 leaders whose vision, creativity and strategic leadership are shaping the future of housing.
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Recognizing the 70 leaders whose vision, creativity and strategic leadership are shaping the future of housing.
Realtor
Jun 1, 16:35
A.J. Brown Trade Rumors Reach Fever Pitch: If the Eagles Star Heads to the Patriots, What Becomes of His $4 Million New Jersey Mansion?
Rumors began swirling in April that Brown would be traded to the Patriots—a move that would reunite him with head coach Mike Vrabel.
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Brown Trade Rumors Reach Fever Pitch: If the Eagles Star Heads to the Patriots, What Becomes of His $4 Million New Jersey Mansion?. Rumors began swirling in April that Brown would be traded to the Patriots—a move that would reunite him with head coach Mike Vrabel.
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Rumors began swirling in April that Brown would be traded to the Patriots—a move that would reunite him with head coach Mike Vrabel.
Inman
Jun 1, 16:26
7 things top agents are doing right now that nobody talks about
Top-producing real estate agents are implementing more discipline and less fluff in their business-building strategy, Chris Pollinger writes.
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Top-producing real estate agents are implementing more discipline and less fluff in their business-building strategy, Chris Pollinger writes.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 16:11
Mortgage application fraud risk fell 9.3% in Q1 2026
Cotality says fraud risk fell 9.3% year over year in Q1 2026 to 1 in 129 applications, as refinances reached 41% of volume.
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Cotality says fraud risk fell 9.3% year over year in Q1 2026 to 1 in 129 applications, as refinances reached 41% of volume.
Inman
Jun 1, 16:03
Realtracs keeps Zillow listing feed live in Nashville amid negotiations
The Nashville MLS had previously threatened to cut Zillow's feed of listings in the region today. It said the parties were negotiating around how to compensate brokers for the listing data that powers Zillow.
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Realtracs keeps Zillow listing feed live in Nashville amid negotiations. The Nashville MLS had previously threatened to cut Zillow's feed of listings in the region today. It said the parties were negotiating around how to compensate brokers for the listing data that powers Zillow.
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The Nashville MLS had previously threatened to cut Zillow's feed of listings in the region today.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 16:00
FICO appoints Eric Lapin to head Scores business
FICO named Eric Lapin to head Scores strategy and market intelligence as regulators expand mortgage use of FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0.
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FICO named Eric Lapin to head Scores strategy and market intelligence as regulators expand mortgage use of FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0.
Realtor
Jun 1, 15:02
Rare Richard Neutra Masterpiece With a Creek Running Directly Under It Hits the Market for $6 Million
The so-called Hendershot House was originally designed by Neutra in 1962—then later expanded by his son, Dion Neutra, in the 1980s.
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Rare Richard Neutra Masterpiece With a Creek Running Directly Under It Hits the Market for $6 Million. The so-called Hendershot House was originally designed by Neutra in 1962—then later expanded by his son, Dion Neutra, in the 1980s.
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The so-called Hendershot House was originally designed by Neutra in 1962—then later expanded by his son, Dion Neutra, in the 1980s.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 14:58
HouseMe.ai launches free AI listing reports for Toronto buyers
HouseMe.ai launched a free tool for GTA listings, delivering 0–10 valuation scores, true cost estimates and market pulse data in 30 seconds.
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HouseMe.ai launched a free tool for GTA listings, delivering 0–10 valuation scores, true cost estimates and market pulse data in 30 seconds.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 14:51
Huntsville Realtors names Tiffany James CEO to lead ValleyMLS
HAAR named association veteran Tiffany James CEO. She will oversee ValleyMLS, serving nearly 5,000 North Alabama real estate professionals.
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Huntsville Realtors names Tiffany James CEO to lead ValleyMLS. HAAR named association veteran Tiffany James CEO. She will oversee ValleyMLS, serving nearly 5,000 North Alabama real estate professionals.
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She will oversee ValleyMLS, serving nearly 5,000 North Alabama real estate professionals.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 14:49
Plaza Home Mortgage discloses data breach affecting customers, employees
Plaza Home Mortgage, a wholesale and correspondent mortgage lender, has disclosed a data breach due to a security incident that may have exposed customers' and employees' personal information.
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Plaza Home Mortgage, a wholesale and correspondent mortgage lender, has disclosed a data breach due to a security incident that may have exposed customers' and employees' personal information.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 14:19
ICE rolls out Encompass-integrated Fraud Monitor
ICE launches Fraud Monitor, an Encompass-integrated tool that centralizes mortgage fraud and property risk reviews.
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ICE launches Fraud Monitor, an Encompass-integrated tool that centralizes mortgage fraud and property risk reviews.
Inman
Jun 1, 13:55
Berkshire Hathaway to acquire builder Taylor Morrison for $8.5B
Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation for $72.50 per share in cash, valuing the national homebuilder at approximately $6.8 billion in equity and $8.5 billion in total enterprise value.
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Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation for $72.50 per share in cash, valuing the national homebuilder at approximately $6.8 billion in equity and $8.5 billion in total enterprise value.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 13:43
Realtracs keeps Zillow listing feed live until June 8
Realtracs said Zillow has not met its updated IDX rules. The current license runs until June 8 and a new deal may include broker pay.
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Realtracs keeps Zillow listing feed live until June 8. Realtracs said Zillow has not met its updated IDX rules. The current license runs until June 8 and a new deal may include broker pay.
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Realtracs said Zillow has not met its updated IDX rules.
Statnews
Jun 1, 13:40
Are blue zones real? Answering that question is harder then ever
Wood is a medical journalist and author. Her most recent novel is “The Leap Year Gene of Kit McKinley.” Topol is a cardiologist, executive vice president, and professor, at Scripps Research.
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Are blue zones real? “What’s your take?” It’s not our first time getting that question. In a wellness space increasingly crowded with billionaire-backed senolytics, hyperbaric chambers, antiaging drips, and stem cell infusions, blue zones are starting to look like the unpretentious OGs of the longevity movement.
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If you write books — as we both did — about extreme longevity, people will ask you about blue zones.
Realtor
Jun 1, 13:40
Berkshire Hathaway Buys Homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $8.5 Billion in First Major Deal Since Warren Buffett’s Exit
Berkshire Hathaway, under CEO Greg Abel, has agreed to acquire top national homebuilder Taylor Morrison in an $8.5 billion all-cash deal.
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Berkshire Hathaway, under CEO Greg Abel, has agreed to acquire top national homebuilder Taylor Morrison in an $8.5 billion all-cash deal.
Bbc
Jun 1, 11:31
What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.
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Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 10:24
When homebuilder M&A turns hostile, talent often walks
In business, executives often spend months modeling synergies, forecasting EBITDA improvements, and calculating cost savings. Yet the factor most likely to determine whether a merger, acquisition, or integration succeeds rarely appears in a spreadsheet: culture. The homebuilding industry offers a useful example. A structured, process-driven builder such as Beazer Homes and a more entrepreneurial organization […]
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When homebuilder M&A turns hostile, talent often walks. Yet the factor most likely to determine whether a merger, acquisition, or integration succeeds rarely appears in a spreadsheet: culture. A structured, process-driven builder such as Beazer Homes and a more entrepreneurial organization […]
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In business, executives often spend months modeling synergies, forecasting EBITDA improvements, and calculating cost savings.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 10:00
Barrett Financial’s Christina Harmes on emotional intelligence for reverse mortgage brokers
Christina Harmes discusses CRMP ethics, emotional intelligence with senior borrowers, and outreach that drives HECM for Purchase volume.
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Christina Harmes discusses CRMP ethics, emotional intelligence with senior borrowers, and outreach that drives HECM for Purchase volume.
Realtor
Jun 1, 10:00
Why a Controversial Law Could Make Your HOA Fees Even More Expensive
Homeowners associations warn that new federal anti-fraud reporting rules will drive up HOA fees in a petition to the Supreme Court.
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Homeowners associations warn that new federal anti-fraud reporting rules will drive up HOA fees in a petition to the Supreme Court.
Realtor
Jun 1, 09:34
The Most Dangerous Move You Can Make With Your 401(k) To Put Your Mortgage at Risk
Financial advisers warn that this tactic should be used only as a "last resort," as more people than ever make hardship withdrawals.
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The Most Dangerous Move You Can Make With Your 401(k) To Put Your Mortgage at Risk . Financial advisers warn that this tactic should be used only as a "last resort," as more people than ever make hardship withdrawals.
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Financial advisers warn that this tactic should be used only as a "last resort," as more people than ever make hardship withdrawals.
Inman
Jun 1, 09:00
Housing found its footing, but hopes for a big year are dashed
Shaky homebuyer client pools have stabilized, but agents now see a tougher path to revenue growth than they did in February.
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Shaky homebuyer client pools have stabilized, but agents now see a tougher path to revenue growth than they did in February.
Inman
Jun 1, 09:00
Could the ‘Listing IPO’ model redefine the role of MLSs?
Victor Lund argues MLSs should preserve mandatory submission while letting sellers and brokers decide when listings move to public display.
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Victor Lund argues MLSs should preserve mandatory submission while letting sellers and brokers decide when listings move to public display.
Curbed
Jun 1, 08:00
A Turtle Bay One-Bedroom With a Wall of Casement Windows for $799,000
And a two-bedroom in a nicely renovated brownstone in Bed-Stuy.
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A Turtle Bay One-Bedroom With a Wall of Casement Windows for $799,000. And a two-bedroom in a nicely renovated brownstone in Bed-Stuy.
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And a two-bedroom in a nicely renovated brownstone in Bed-Stuy.
Inman
Jun 1, 08:00
Real estate school doesn’t prepare you for this
On this episode, Kate Tofuri and Alli Trowbridge, co-authors of "What Real Estate School Didn’t Teach You," unpack the huge gap between getting licensed and becoming successful.
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On this episode, Kate Tofuri and Alli Trowbridge, co-authors of "What Real Estate School Didn’t Teach You," unpack the huge gap between getting licensed and becoming successful.
Inman
Jun 1, 08:00
Whimsy business: What a viral lifestyle trend means for agents
"Whimsy" has a name now, a consumer data trail and a growing audience that spans generations. Here's what a viral lifestyle trend has to say about real estate content strategy.
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Whimsy business: What a viral lifestyle trend means for agents. "Whimsy" has a name now, a consumer data trail and a growing audience that spans generations. Here's what a viral lifestyle trend has to say about real estate content strategy.
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"Whimsy" has a name now, a consumer data trail and a growing audience that spans generations.
Inman
Jun 1, 08:00
As Zillow, Compass and MLSs battle, buyers and agents get caught in the crossfire
Compass wants control. Zillow wants access. MLSs are picking sides. Agents and buyers are left holding the bag.
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As Zillow, Compass and MLSs battle, buyers and agents get caught in the crossfire. Zillow wants access. Agents and buyers are left holding the bag.
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Compass wants control.
Housingwire
Jun 1, 07:33
Eye on the wrong prize: How the myth of loan officer productivity is costing lenders
Lenders often mistakenly treat loan officer productivity as an individual trait, overpaying for top producers while ignoring the structural and operational factors that actually drive those results. By redefining productivity as an outcome of market alignment and investing in mid-tier originators, institutions can reduce costly turnover and achieve more sustainable, long-term growth.
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Lenders often mistakenly treat loan officer productivity as an individual trait, overpaying for top producers while ignoring the structural and operational factors that actually drive those results.
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Lenders often mistakenly treat loan officer productivity as an individual trait, overpaying for top producers while ignoring the structural and operational factors that actually drive those results.
Housingwire
May 31, 21:37
Berkshire Hathaway to buy Taylor Morrison in $8.5 billion all-cash deal
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in an all-cash deal valuing the national homebuilder at approximately $8.5 billion, the companies announced Friday. Under the definitive agreement, Berkshire will pay $72.50 per share in cash, a 24% premium to Taylor Morrison’s closing price of $58.50 on May 29, 2026. The transaction […]
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Berkshire Hathaway to buy Taylor Morrison in $8.5 billion all-cash deal. has agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in an all-cash deal valuing the national homebuilder at approximately $8.5 billion, the companies announced Friday. Under the definitive agreement, Berkshire will pay $72.50 per share in cash, a 24% premium to Taylor Morrison’s closing price of $58.
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Realtor
May 31, 20:47
Luxury Development in NYC’s ‘Gritty’ East Village Quickly Sells Out as Last Penthouse Goes for $10M
The East Village—one of the last places in Manhattan to find "old New York grit"—just commanded prices more in line with the West Village.
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Luxury Development in NYC’s ‘Gritty’ East Village Quickly Sells Out as Last Penthouse Goes for $10M. The East Village—one of the last places in Manhattan to find "old New York grit"—just commanded prices more in line with the West Village.
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The East Village—one of the last places in Manhattan to find "old New York grit"—just commanded prices more in line with the West Village.
Realtor
May 31, 19:01
$7.25 Million Connecticut Estate Boasts Idyllic English Gardens—and Nearly 300 Years of History
Built in 1748, the extraordinary home, which is known as River Knoll, has been elegantly expanded over the years.
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$7.25 Million Connecticut Estate Boasts Idyllic English Gardens—and Nearly 300 Years of History. Built in 1748, the extraordinary home, which is known as River Knoll, has been elegantly expanded over the years.
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Built in 1748, the extraordinary home, which is known as River Knoll, has been elegantly expanded over the years.
Medium
May 31, 14:12
Claude Code and Codex Can Have Real-Time Conversation via Git
While Claude Code and Codex have significantly accelerated the automation of software development, limitations in the context window of a single agent, combined with the need for parallel processing…
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Claude Code and Codex Can Have Real-Time Conversation via Git. We introduce Agent Radio ( h5i msg ), a multi-agent messaging feature implemented in version 0.1.5 of h5i , a next-gen AI-aware Git. For example, we can ask Claude, “Can you think of a better design for a next-generation deep learning framework together with Codex via h5i?
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h5i init h5i msg setup Then, we’re ready to let Claude and Codex communicate with each other in real time.
Realtor
May 31, 13:16
Designer Floating Home in Seattle With ‘Rare’ Underwater Basement Gets an $800K Price Cut
The contemporary floating home looks unlike any of the other properties that elegantly bob alongside it on the waters of Lake Union.
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Designer Floating Home in Seattle With ‘Rare’ Underwater Basement Gets an $800K Price Cut. The contemporary floating home looks unlike any of the other properties that elegantly bob alongside it on the waters of Lake Union.
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The contemporary floating home looks unlike any of the other properties that elegantly bob alongside it on the waters of Lake Union.
Realtor
May 31, 11:01
Homeowner Anxiety Hits All-Time High With Gen Z and Millennials Reporting the Most Stress
Gen Z and millennials are feeling it the most with 76% reporting homeowner anxiety negatively affecting their well-being, a survey finds.
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Gen Z and millennials are feeling it the most with 76% reporting homeowner anxiety negatively affecting their well-being, a survey finds.
Inman
May 31, 08:00
The summer reading (or listening) list for top agents
The books we consume shape the businesses we build, Jimmy Burgess writes. Check out these reads to improve your skills and move your business forward.
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The summer reading (or listening) list for top agents. The books we consume shape the businesses we build, Jimmy Burgess writes. Check out these reads to improve your skills and move your business forward.
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The books we consume shape the businesses we build, Jimmy Burgess writes.
Housingwire
May 30, 21:30
Housing inventory just turned negative year over year
Housing inventory turned negative year over year as supply hit 795,921 vs 803,479 last year, with rates at 6.56%.
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Housing inventory turned negative year over year as supply hit 795,921 vs 803,479 last year, with rates at 6.56%.
Brethorsting
May 30, 20:40
Domain Expertise Has Always Been the Real Moat
The hard part of writing software has never been the writing. It was building a working model of the domain in your head first.
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Domain Expertise Has Always Been the Real Moat. Hand them an agent and they are startlingly effective, because the thing they’re missing, the ability to produce code, is exactly the thing the agent supplies. What they bring is the thing the agent can’t: the ground truth.
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The hard part of writing software has never been the writing.
Realtor
May 30, 20:31
The True Cost of Your Summer Barbecue: How Backyard Grills Inflict Costly Property Damage
By knowing what causes grill-related fires, you can enjoy greater peace of mind during your cookouts in the warmer months ahead.
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By knowing what causes grill-related fires, you can enjoy greater peace of mind during your cookouts in the warmer months ahead.
Realtor
May 30, 18:44
114-Year-Old Alamo Estate With Its Own ‘Mad Men’-Style Lounge Is Listed for $12.8 Million
Originally built in 1912, the property has had only a handful of owners, each of whom thoughtfully updated the estate.
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114-Year-Old Alamo Estate With Its Own ‘Mad Men’-Style Lounge Is Listed for $12.8 Million. Originally built in 1912, the property has had only a handful of owners, each of whom thoughtfully updated the estate.
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Originally built in 1912, the property has had only a handful of owners, each of whom thoughtfully updated the estate.
Realtor
May 30, 16:17
Remarkable Buff, Smith & Hensman Home That Survived the Eaton Fire Hits the Market for $2.5 Million
The midcentury modern gem was meant to be listed in January 2025—but after the Eaton fire, its owners decided to renovate it instead.
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Remarkable Buff, Smith & Hensman Home That Survived the Eaton Fire Hits the Market for $2.5 Million. The midcentury modern gem was meant to be listed in January 2025—but after the Eaton fire, its owners decided to renovate it instead.
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The midcentury modern gem was meant to be listed in January 2025—but after the Eaton fire, its owners decided to renovate it instead.
Realtor
May 30, 14:42
Foam Dome Home With ‘Not a Single Straight Line’ Hits the Market in Florida for $249K: ‘A Genuine Original’
The property was built in 1972 by an architecture student who used sprayed polyurethane foam to create the "Star Wars"-esque structure.
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Foam Dome Home With ‘Not a Single Straight Line’ Hits the Market in Florida for $249K: ‘A Genuine Original’. The property was built in 1972 by an architecture student who used sprayed polyurethane foam to create the "Star Wars"-esque structure.
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The property was built in 1972 by an architecture student who used sprayed polyurethane foam to create the "Star Wars"-esque structure.
Realtor
May 30, 12:56
Extraordinary 1906 Marin County Chalet Built for a Lumber Baron Hits the Market for $13 Million
Designed in 1906 for a lumber baron, the property has been tastefully updated to blend architectural legacy with modern luxury.
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Designed in 1906 for a lumber baron, the property has been tastefully updated to blend architectural legacy with modern luxury.
Realtor
May 30, 10:02
Eerie Study Warns New Orleans Residents To Relocate—but How Do You Move an Entire City?
Louisiana could lose 75% of its wetlands by 2070, making a managed relocation of New Orleans residents urgent.
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Eerie Study Warns New Orleans Residents To Relocate—but How Do You Move an Entire City?. Louisiana could lose 75% of its wetlands by 2070, making a managed relocation of New Orleans residents urgent.
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Louisiana could lose 75% of its wetlands by 2070, making a managed relocation of New Orleans residents urgent.
Curbed
May 30, 07:01
What Lalanne’s Marvelously Sinister Marble-Bird Chairs Show Us
At TEFAF and David Zwirner, marble and stone pieces remind us of a much more measured era of handcraft.
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At TEFAF and David Zwirner, marble and stone pieces remind us of a much more measured era of handcraft.
Curbed
May 30, 07:01
Where the Guests Sing For Their Supper
At the home of a Gramercy couple, chicken potpie dinners are followed with Cole Porter by the piano.
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At the home of a Gramercy couple, chicken potpie dinners are followed with Cole Porter by the piano.
Yahoo Finance
May 30, 05:58
Is the housing market going to crash? Here's what you should know. - Yahoo Finance
Is the housing market going to crash? Here's what you should know. Yahoo Finance
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Is the housing market going to crash?
Housingwire
May 30, 01:00
How social media became 100% of a Las Vegas real estate agent’s pipeline
A Las Vegas Realtor says social media now drives 100% of her pipeline, including 5 closings from a 320,000 view video.
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A Las Vegas Realtor says social media now drives 100% of her pipeline, including 5 closings from a 320,000 view video.
Realtor
May 29, 21:51
Buying a Home? Here’s How Rising Supply and Falling Prices Are Giving You Leverage This Week
U.S. inventory is rising and prices are flattening as mortgage rates hold at 6.53%. Plus, see how AI wealth is fueling luxury home sales.
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Here’s How Rising Supply and Falling Prices Are Giving You Leverage This Week. inventory is rising and prices are flattening as mortgage rates hold at 6.53%. Plus, see how AI wealth is fueling luxury home sales.
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inventory is rising and prices are flattening as mortgage rates hold at 6.53%.
Housingwire
May 29, 21:24
Beazer takeover bid tests book value and returns
Hostile takeovers don’t happen often among publicly traded companies in America, and they’re even rarer in U.S. homebuilding. So a little over a week of public quiet during Dream Finders Homes’ hostile pursuit of Beazer Homes should not be mistaken for inaction. Rather, this may be the phase when the under-the-hood work moves out of […]
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Beazer takeover bid tests book value and returns. So a little over a week of public quiet during Dream Finders Homes’ hostile pursuit of Beazer Homes should not be mistaken for inaction. Rather, this may be the phase when the under-the-hood work moves out of […]
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Hostile takeovers don’t happen often among publicly traded companies in America, and they’re even rarer in U.S.
Housingwire
May 29, 21:17
As Florida’s housing market finds its footing, sellers still face pricing realities
HousingWire Data shows the median list price of homes in Florida at $495,000, with the median price of new listings at $450,000.
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As Florida’s housing market finds its footing, sellers still face pricing realities. HousingWire Data shows the median list price of homes in Florida at $495,000, with the median price of new listings at $450,000.
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HousingWire Data shows the median list price of homes in Florida at $495,000, with the median price of new listings at $450,000.
Housingwire
May 29, 20:46
Tennessee brokers brace for Zillow listing cutoff amid Realtracs dispute
Tennessee MLS Realtracs plans to cut Zillow feed June 1 over IDX display compliance, as brokers work on direct listing feeds.
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Tennessee MLS Realtracs plans to cut Zillow feed June 1 over IDX display compliance, as brokers work on direct listing feeds.
Inman
May 29, 20:36
The ‘Selling Sunset’ shakeup no one saw coming
After a major cast overhaul, Inman sat down with Mary Bonnet to find out what happened and why she won't be returning.
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After a major cast overhaul, Inman sat down with Mary Bonnet to find out what happened and why she won't be returning.
Housingwire
May 29, 20:18
Will getting rid of property taxes make Florida more affordable?
Supporters argue it could ease affordability pressures while critics warn it may fuel higher home prices and reshape local tax structures.
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Supporters argue it could ease affordability pressures while critics warn it may fuel higher home prices and reshape local tax structures.
Realtor
May 29, 20:12
L.A.’s Plan To Build Half a Million New Homes Is Drawing Major Developer Interest
Central Los Angeles and the south San Fernando Valley are absorbing a lot of the new development from the 500,000-unit plan.
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L.A.’s Plan To Build Half a Million New Homes Is Drawing Major Developer Interest. Central Los Angeles and the south San Fernando Valley are absorbing a lot of the new development from the 500,000-unit plan.
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Central Los Angeles and the south San Fernando Valley are absorbing a lot of the new development from the 500,000-unit plan.
Realtor
May 29, 20:07
Lower Asking Prices Are the Silver Lining for Buyers in an Otherwise Cloudy Market
The national median asking price for active listings was down 2.4% for the week ending May 23, compared to a year earlier.
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The national median asking price for active listings was down 2.4% for the week ending May 23, compared to a year earlier.
Giovannigatti
May 29, 19:28
CVE-Bench: testing LLM agents on real-world vulnerability patches
In early 2026, Anthropic claimed Mythos – one of their latest models – finds security vulnerabilities better than human experts. Yet, the number of security vulnerabilities keeps rising anyway.
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CVE-Bench: testing LLM agents on real-world vulnerability patches. In early 2026, Anthropic claimed Mythos – one of their latest models – finds security vulnerabilities better than human experts. Yet, the number of security vulnerabilities keeps rising anyway.
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In early 2026, Anthropic claimed Mythos – one of their latest models – finds security vulnerabilities better than human experts.
Realtor
May 29, 18:49
This Overlooked Detail Could Cost $3000 To Fix—and Lowers Your Home’s Value
You could be ignoring one of the first features potential buyers lay eyes on when looking at your house—and you'll pay for it later.
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You could be ignoring one of the first features potential buyers lay eyes on when looking at your house—and you'll pay for it later.
Realtor
May 29, 18:49
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Antique Farmhouse’ on $2.5 Million Estate Where Ghislaine Maxwell Was Arrested by FBI Is Listed for Rent
The property is part of a much larger estate where Maxwell was apprehended by the FBI in 2020 following a monthslong search.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Antique Farmhouse’ on $2.5 Million Estate Where Ghislaine Maxwell Was Arrested by FBI Is Listed for Rent. The property is part of a much larger estate where Maxwell was apprehended by the FBI in 2020 following a monthslong search.
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The property is part of a much larger estate where Maxwell was apprehended by the FBI in 2020 following a monthslong search.
Inman
May 29, 18:28
What the 2026 REACH cohort says about real estate’s big pain points
Second Century Ventures named its 2026 REACH cohort: Ai.realestate, Association Online, BrokerBot, LotRoll, MaxHome.ai and StackWrap. Here's what the class says about where real estate's real problems still live.
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What the 2026 REACH cohort says about real estate’s big pain points. Second Century Ventures named its 2026 REACH cohort: Ai.realestate, Association Online, BrokerBot, LotRoll, MaxHome.ai and StackWrap. Here's what the class says about where real estate's real problems still live.
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Second Century Ventures named its 2026 REACH cohort: Ai.realestate, Association Online, BrokerBot, LotRoll, MaxHome.ai and StackWrap.
Realtor
May 29, 17:41
Best Buyer’s Markets Heading Into Summer: Here’s Where Home Shoppers Hold the Cards
The list of major metro buyer's markets has expanded to 10, with Houston, San Antonio, and Memphis, TN, offering shoppers more leverage.
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The list of major metro buyer's markets has expanded to 10, with Houston, San Antonio, and Memphis, TN, offering shoppers more leverage.
Realtor
May 29, 17:11
EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Puth Sells ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Studio City Mansion for $2.1 Million—Weeks After Welcoming His First Child
Puth, who welcomed a son, Jude, with his wife, Brooke Sansone, in March, purchased the home for $1.5 million in 2021.
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EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Puth Sells ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Studio City Mansion for $2.1 Million—Weeks After Welcoming His First Child. Puth, who welcomed a son, Jude, with his wife, Brooke Sansone, in March, purchased the home for $1.5 million in 2021.
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Puth, who welcomed a son, Jude, with his wife, Brooke Sansone, in March, purchased the home for $1.5 million in 2021.
Realtor
May 29, 16:08
The Lasting Real Estate Impact of Garden Grove’s Chemical Scare
A chemical tank in Garden Grove, CA, nearly exploded, and though crisis was averted, the issues for homeowners are just beginning.
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A chemical tank in Garden Grove, CA, nearly exploded, and though crisis was averted, the issues for homeowners are just beginning.
Realtor
May 29, 15:44
Mamdani’s ‘Pied-à-Terre Tax’ May Boost Supply of High-End Rentals in NYC, Agents Say
New York state lawmakers passed the "pied-à-terre tax" which will initially be imposed on second homes valued at $1 million or more.
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Mamdani’s ‘Pied-à-Terre Tax’ May Boost Supply of High-End Rentals in NYC, Agents Say. New York state lawmakers passed the "pied-à-terre tax" which will initially be imposed on second homes valued at $1 million or more.
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New York state lawmakers passed the "pied-à-terre tax" which will initially be imposed on second homes valued at $1 million or more.
Inman
May 29, 15:16
Zillow, Compass, MRED, listings: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
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Zillow, Compass, MRED, listings: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week. Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
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Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
Realtor
May 29, 14:59
EXCLUSIVE: Actor Tate Donovan Sells ‘Timeless’ Austin Oasis—After Slashing $350K Off the Price
"The O.C." star Donovan, 62, originally listed the home for $1.9 million in March—and records show he sold it on May 28.
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"The O.C." star Donovan, 62, originally listed the home for $1.9 million in March—and records show he sold it on May 28.
Inman
May 29, 14:36
CoStar to acquire new home data platform Zonda for $800M
CoStar Group has agreed to acquire Zonda, a leading provider of new home construction data and builder software, for $800 million in cash — marking the company's most direct move into the nearly $1 trillion U.S. new residential construction market.
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CoStar Group has agreed to acquire Zonda, a leading provider of new home construction data and builder software, for $800 million in cash — marking the company's most direct move into the nearly $1 trillion U.S.
Realtor
May 29, 13:56
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415K Home at a 6.53% Rate
Last week, mortgage rates spiked up 15 basis points. This week, rates are up again, reaching a new nine-month high.
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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415K Home at a 6.53% Rate. Last week, mortgage rates spiked up 15 basis points. This week, rates are up again, reaching a new nine-month high.
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Last week, mortgage rates spiked up 15 basis points.
Inman
May 29, 13:54
The 6-step buying process
Learn how to provide professional guidance and leadership as you develop a relationship with your homebuying clients.
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Learn how to provide professional guidance and leadership as you develop a relationship with your homebuying clients.
Inman
May 29, 13:06
BrokerBot raises seed round after 16 months of self-funded growth
BrokerBot has closed a seed round led by Grand Ventures with NAR's Second Century Ventures participating, after scaling to 240-plus brokerages and 30,000 agents in 16 months without outside capital.
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BrokerBot has closed a seed round led by Grand Ventures with NAR's Second Century Ventures participating, after scaling to 240-plus brokerages and 30,000 agents in 16 months without outside capital.
Inman
May 29, 13:00
Real estate marketing in a post-Google (Search) world
Google called it the biggest change to Search since launch. For agents who built their marketing around ranking on the first page, the platform is moving in a new direction — and the shift is already affecting how buyers and sellers find information online.
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Real estate marketing in a post-Google (Search) world. Google called it the biggest change to Search since launch. For agents who built their marketing around ranking on the first page, the platform is moving in a new direction — and the shift is already affecting how buyers and sellers find information online.
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Google called it the biggest change to Search since launch.
Curbed
May 29, 10:30
What is Cats Star Tempress Chasity Moore’s NYQ?
On a scale of morning commute to 11 o’clock number, what is the actress reinventing Grizabella’s NYQ?
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On a scale of morning commute to 11 o’clock number, what is the actress reinventing Grizabella’s NYQ?
Realtor
May 29, 10:00
Buyers Are Refusing To Overpay in This Tech Hub—and Home Prices There Are Falling Faster Than Any Other Big City
The Pacific Northwest city—where the median home price is $776,232—saw a 2.5% annual price drop, according to the latest research.
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Buyers Are Refusing To Overpay in This Tech Hub—and Home Prices There Are Falling Faster Than Any Other Big City. The Pacific Northwest city—where the median home price is $776,232—saw a 2.5% annual price drop, according to the latest research.
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The Pacific Northwest city—where the median home price is $776,232—saw a 2.5% annual price drop, according to the latest research.
Realtor
May 29, 09:37
Centuries-Old Homes Go for Millions in This Upper Hudson Valley Enclave
Columbia County in the Upper Hudson Valley leaves the rest of the country in the dust when it comes to period houses built before 1900.
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Columbia County in the Upper Hudson Valley leaves the rest of the country in the dust when it comes to period houses built before 1900.
Inman
May 29, 08:55
‘Moving sideways’: How homebuyers are stretching their dollar in today’s market
New Census data show Americans continue to leave coastal cities for Sun Belt suburbs. Agents in North Carolina, South Florida and NYC explain the financing math driving the shift.
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‘Moving sideways’: How homebuyers are stretching their dollar in today’s market. New Census data show Americans continue to leave coastal cities for Sun Belt suburbs. Agents in North Carolina, South Florida and NYC explain the financing math driving the shift.
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New Census data show Americans continue to leave coastal cities for Sun Belt suburbs.
Inman
May 29, 08:00
Why independent brokerages win when leaders own every decision
When brokerage leaders own the business they run, Beau Keenan and Nancy Fennell write, their ownership changes how strategy is set, how agents are supported and how culture grows.
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When brokerage leaders own the business they run, Beau Keenan and Nancy Fennell write, their ownership changes how strategy is set, how agents are supported and how culture grows.
Curbed
May 29, 07:00
Are We Moving to Midwood Yet?
This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
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Are We Moving to Midwood Yet?. This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
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This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
Curbed
May 29, 07:00
The Battle Over the ‘Times Square of Brooklyn’
Dumbo residents fed up with tourism are resorting to guerilla tactics to tame the streets.
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Dumbo residents fed up with tourism are resorting to guerilla tactics to tame the streets.
Inman
May 28, 19:40
Divorce listings are different. Here’s how to manage them
The complexities and emotions behind a divorce listing make it fundamentally different from other transactions. Lindsey Harn teaches you to navigate amid conflict.
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Divorce listings are different. The complexities and emotions behind a divorce listing make it fundamentally different from other transactions. Lindsey Harn teaches you to navigate amid conflict.
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The complexities and emotions behind a divorce listing make it fundamentally different from other transactions.
Inman
May 28, 19:11
Lamacchia: ‘I will sue’ Compass, MLS if listing fight comes to town
Anthony Lamacchia is drawing a line in the sand as the Compass-Zillow fight spills into MLSs, warning he’ll sue if it reaches his markets.
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Anthony Lamacchia is drawing a line in the sand as the Compass-Zillow fight spills into MLSs, warning he’ll sue if it reaches his markets.
Inman
May 28, 19:07
The 7 C’s of real estate: Human skills that still matter most
Real estate is not just about properties, Debbi DiMaggio writes. It’s about helping people move confidently into their next chapter.
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The 7 C’s of real estate: Human skills that still matter most . Real estate is not just about properties, Debbi DiMaggio writes. It’s about helping people move confidently into their next chapter.
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Real estate is not just about properties, Debbi DiMaggio writes.
Inman
May 28, 19:01
Before you even think of prompting AI for your business, do this first
Bernice Ross shares strategies for combining niche marketing with high-level AI prompting to develop a business-building engine and superpower your production.
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Bernice Ross shares strategies for combining niche marketing with high-level AI prompting to develop a business-building engine and superpower your production.
Inman
May 28, 17:26
An entrepreneur’s guide to multifamily housing investment
Investing in multifamily housing rewards local insight, patience, persistence and the development of operational excellence, Michael Zaransky writes.
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Investing in multifamily housing rewards local insight, patience, persistence and the development of operational excellence, Michael Zaransky writes.
Inman
May 28, 17:01
New York passes pied-à-terre tax on luxury 2nd homes
New York state lawmakers approved a tax on luxury second homes in New York City Wednesday, targeting properties valued at $5 million or more in a measure expected to generate as much as $500 million annually.
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New York state lawmakers approved a tax on luxury second homes in New York City Wednesday, targeting properties valued at $5 million or more in a measure expected to generate as much as $500 million annually.
Inman
May 28, 16:36
New home sales falter under ‘challenging’ spring market
New residential sales declined 11.3 percent annually in April, as buyer activity wilted under rising mortgage rates.
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New residential sales declined 11.3 percent annually in April, as buyer activity wilted under rising mortgage rates.
Inman
May 28, 16:16
Home affordability hits new lows as buyers pull back
U.S. home purchase loans hit their lowest quarterly level since early 2014 and pending home sales fell for a second consecutive week, according to new reports from Attom and Redfin.
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home purchase loans hit their lowest quarterly level since early 2014 and pending home sales fell for a second consecutive week, according to new reports from Attom and Redfin.
MoneyWeek
May 28, 12:09
What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property forecasts for 2026 - MoneyWeek
What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property forecasts for 2026 MoneyWeek
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What’s happening with UK house prices?
Curbed
May 28, 11:00
The Ominous Junkspace of A24’s Backrooms
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Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Clark, a failed architect fascinated by a maze he uncovers beneath a furniture store he manages. Photo: Asterios Moutsokapas/Asterios Moutsokapas Under the name Kane Pixels, he had used visual-effects software to imagine a camera operator lost in the maze.
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Production designer Danny Vermette on the dread of ’90s furniture and empty offices.
which.co.uk
May 28, 07:00
What's happening to house prices? - which.co.uk
What's happening to house prices? which.co.uk
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What's happening to house prices?
Curbed
May 27, 07:00
Greenpoint Got a Little Beach
The sandy patch of Bushwick Inlet Park is only a portion of what was promised, but it’s full of bird-watchers and sunbathers since opening this month.
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“It’s the closest waterfront park we have that’s actually water,” says Lane DeVries, who is spending her day off sunbathing on a beach chair plopped down next to the sliver of sand. The city purchased the land, once the site of a shipbuilding operation, from Motiva Enterprises in 2014 for $5 million, and somehow 12 years passed before this teeny park actually got built.
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The sandy patch of Bushwick Inlet Park is only a portion of what was promised, but it’s full of bird-watchers and sunbathers since opening this month.
Curbed
May 26, 16:38
Libbie Mugrabi Lists Her Bridgehampton Estate for $25 Million
It comes with a tawdry tabloid past and two pickleball courts.
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Libbie Mugrabi Lists Her Bridgehampton Estate for $25 Million. It comes with a tawdry tabloid past and two pickleball courts.
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It comes with a tawdry tabloid past and two pickleball courts.
Curbed
May 26, 10:47
The End Is Near for the Soho REI
An official closing date has been announced.
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The End Is Near for the Soho REI. An official closing date has been announced.
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An official closing date has been announced.
Curbed
May 25, 07:00
A Massive Jackson Heights Two-Bedroom on a Block Closed to Traffic
And another nicely huge two-bedroom steps from Carl Schurz Park.
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A Massive Jackson Heights Two-Bedroom on a Block Closed to Traffic. And another nicely huge two-bedroom steps from Carl Schurz Park.
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And another nicely huge two-bedroom steps from Carl Schurz Park.
Property Update
May 25, 07:00
Latest Property Price Forecasts. Australian Property Market Outlook 2026: Where To Now After The Rate Rise & Budget Changes. - Property Update
Latest Property Price Forecasts. Australian Property Market Outlook 2026: Where To Now After The Rate Rise & Budget Changes. Property Update
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Latest Property Price Forecasts.
Curbed
May 23, 10:38
The Small, Beautiful Things of New York Design Month
Juicy dimmers, smokestack incense holders, and handles inspired by Noguchi.
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The Small, Beautiful Things of New York Design Month. Juicy dimmers, smokestack incense holders, and handles inspired by Noguchi.
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Juicy dimmers, smokestack incense holders, and handles inspired by Noguchi.
Curbed
May 22, 13:55
Death by Manhole
Every product is independently selected by editors. Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. The aftermath of Donike Gocaj’s fall on Monday night.
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Twenty minutes later, emergency service workers pulled Gocaj out. The industrial steam that Con Ed supplies is incompatible with human tissue. It’s the early cause of death in many fire injuries.
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Donike Gocaj’s fall and the anatomy of an urban nightmare.
Curbed
May 22, 07:00
A Tour Through the Dark Side (New Builds With Amenities)
This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
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A Tour Through the Dark Side (New Builds With Amenities). This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
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This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.
Curbed
May 22, 07:00
A Sweaty Night at Cara Delevingne’s Apartment for the ‘Oscars of Real Estate’
Celebrity brokers gave and received awards; Jimmy Fallon’s presence loomed.
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A Sweaty Night at Cara Delevingne’s Apartment for the ‘Oscars of Real Estate’. Celebrity brokers gave and received awards; Jimmy Fallon’s presence loomed.
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Celebrity brokers gave and received awards; Jimmy Fallon’s presence loomed.
Yahoo Finance
May 21, 21:03
Is the housing market going to crash? Here's what experts say. - Yahoo Finance
Is the housing market going to crash? Here's what experts say. Yahoo Finance
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Is the housing market going to crash?
Curbed
May 21, 17:32
Alison Roman Is Opening a Brooklyn Heights Café and Grocery
First Bloom is coming in the fall, Roman announced in her newsletter.
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Alison Roman Is Opening a Brooklyn Heights Café and Grocery. First Bloom is coming in the fall, Roman announced in her newsletter.
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First Bloom is coming in the fall, Roman announced in her newsletter.
Curbed
May 21, 08:00
The Double-Wide Park Slope Mansion With an Elevator and an Alex Katz
Lillian Heidenberg’s grander-than-grand Romanesque revival lists for $18.5 million.
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The Double-Wide Park Slope Mansion With an Elevator and an Alex Katz. Lillian Heidenberg’s grander-than-grand Romanesque revival lists for $18.5 million.
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Lillian Heidenberg’s grander-than-grand Romanesque revival lists for $18.5 million.
Curbed
May 21, 07:00
My Big, Fancy Office Wedding
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Wedding rentals at Le Jardin Sur Madison, atop an SL Green office building, start around $100,000. Photo: Le Jardin Sur Madison At a multimillion-dollar wedding, security turnstiles can be a mood killer, even if the turnstiles in question are as sleek and new as the building they guard.
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Skyscrapers and office towers are filling their empty floors with a new crop of luxury venues.
Curbed
May 20, 13:00
Fashion Photographer Roxanne Lowit’s Kips Bay Penthouse Is for Sale
The home of the late photographer, whose candids of Kate Moss and Christy Turlington defined an era, is all windows and light.
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Every product is independently selected by editors. Lowit loved the view from the apartment, which looks out on the U.N. “She walked in, saw the view, and was like, This is the place, ” Salle says.
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The home of the late photographer, whose candids of Kate Moss and Christy Turlington defined an era, is all windows and light.
Curbed
May 20, 07:00
What’s the Secret to Talking My Way Out of a Rent Hike?
There must be some hope for those of us in market-rate apartments.
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What’s the Secret to Talking My Way Out of a Rent Hike?. There must be some hope for those of us in market-rate apartments.
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There must be some hope for those of us in market-rate apartments.
Curbed
May 19, 08:39
What Is John Lithgow’s NYQ?
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Every product is independently selected by editors. Walk right past. Do you wait till it says walk, or do you cross?
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On a scale of a rush ticket to house seats, where does the seven-time Tony nominee fit?
Curbed
May 19, 07:00
The Look Book Goes to Frieze Art Fair
Every product is independently selected by editors. Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. Do you have anything that you think is highbrow or despicable this week?
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Every product is independently selected by editors. Do you have anything that you think is highbrow or despicable this week? There’s hardly any brilliant, there’s not a lot of highbrow, but I tell you there’s a lot of despicable that has overwhelmed the world.
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Collectors, dealers, curators, and advisers wore their art-world best to browse the annual fair at the Shed.
Propmodo
May 19, 00:16
AI Property Valuation Model Outperforms Human Appraisers by 40%
A machine learning property valuation system achieved 40% higher accuracy than traditional human appraisals across 1M transactions.
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As federal sustainability policies retreat, the real estate industry shifts focus from regulation-driven goals to cost efficiency and energy performance. Most Real Estate Organizations Fail to Train Employees on AI In partnership with Editor's Picks The Growth of Medical Services in Luxury Rentals Proves the Senior Renting Boom Older Americans are increasingly renting Explore…
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A machine learning property valuation system achieved 40% higher accuracy than traditional human appraisals across 1M transactions.
Curbed
May 18, 07:00
A Windsor Terrace Two-Bedroom Just Steps From Prospect Park for $899,000
And a Cornelia Street studio that’s small but nicely updated.
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A Windsor Terrace Two-Bedroom Just Steps From Prospect Park for $899,000. And a Cornelia Street studio that’s small but nicely updated.
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And a Cornelia Street studio that’s small but nicely updated.
Curbed
May 17, 15:20
14 Standout Lamps From New York’s Design Week
Including a Tobia Scarpa reissue, a mad-scientist nightlight, and milk-glass snow globes.
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14 Standout Lamps From New York’s Design Week. Including a Tobia Scarpa reissue, a mad-scientist nightlight, and milk-glass snow globes.
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Including a Tobia Scarpa reissue, a mad-scientist nightlight, and milk-glass snow globes.
Curbed
May 17, 07:00
A Germantown Farmhouse With Wide-Plank Floors, Big Windows, and a Guest Barn
And a C-shaped modern home tucked into the woods of Kerhonkson.
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A Germantown Farmhouse With Wide-Plank Floors, Big Windows, and a Guest Barn. And a C-shaped modern home tucked into the woods of Kerhonkson.
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And a C-shaped modern home tucked into the woods of Kerhonkson.
Foxbusiness
May 14, 06:00
Million-dollar island home up for grabs for free — but there’s a 180-day catch
A classic Nantucket home is being given away for free, but the new owner must relocate the 1,736-square-foot colonial within 180 days of claiming it.
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A classic Nantucket home is being given away for free, but the new owner must relocate the 1,736-square-foot colonial within 180 days of claiming it.
Bbc
May 13, 05:01
Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
Home News US & Canada UK UK Politics England N. Ireland N. Ireland Politics Scotland Scotland Politics Wales Wales Politics Africa Asia China India Australia Europe Latin America Middle East In Pictu…
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Home News US & Canada UK UK Politics England N. Ireland Politics Scotland Scotland Politics Wales Wales Politics Africa Asia China India Australia Europe Latin America Middle East In Pictures BBC InDepth BBC Verify Football 2026 Business World of Business Technology of Business NYSE Opening Bell Technology Artificial Intelligence Intelligence Revolution AI v the Mind Tech Now…
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The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
ArchDaily
May 8, 00:16
3D-Printed Homes Reach Net-Zero Carbon at 30% Lower Cost
A Texas-based builder delivered the first community of 3D-printed net-zero homes, priced 30% below comparable traditionally-built houses.
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Architects: Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA) Area Area of this architecture project Area: 5000 ft² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year: 2020 Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Lepage Millwork , Moncer Flooring https://www.archdaily.
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A Texas-based builder delivered the first community of 3D-printed net-zero homes, priced 30% below comparable traditionally-built houses.
Foxbusiness
May 7, 12:34
Two cities named Springfield are dominating America's hottest housing markets for different reasons
Smaller cities like Springfield, Massachusetts, and Springfield, Illinois, are drawing U.S. homebuyers away from overpriced metros in a new housing gold rush.
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Two cities named Springfield are dominating America's hottest housing markets for different reasons. Smaller cities like Springfield, Massachusetts, and Springfield, Illinois, are drawing U.S. homebuyers away from overpriced metros in a new housing gold rush.
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Smaller cities like Springfield, Massachusetts, and Springfield, Illinois, are drawing U.S.
Foxbusiness
May 4, 12:50
Boston’s affordability crisis drives young workers to consider leaving
Nearly half of young Boston residents planning to leave the Northeast in the next five years are heading south, as rent and home prices soar far beyond the national average.
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Nearly half of young Boston residents planning to leave the Northeast in the next five years are heading south, as rent and home prices soar far beyond the national average.
Foxbusiness
May 2, 07:00
Legacy over luxury: Inside the billionaire battle for the final pieces of Miami’s historic ‘old soul’
Coconut Grove is drawing billionaires like Google co-founder Larry Page with its mix of history, privacy and luxury amid Florida's migration boom.
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Legacy over luxury: Inside the billionaire battle for the final pieces of Miami’s historic ‘old soul’. Coconut Grove is drawing billionaires like Google co-founder Larry Page with its mix of history, privacy and luxury amid Florida's migration boom.
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Coconut Grove is drawing billionaires like Google co-founder Larry Page with its mix of history, privacy and luxury amid Florida's migration boom.