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One day after plaintiffs in the largest buyer-focused lawsuit sought to block the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) $52 million settlement, a federal judge has curtly denied the request, pointing to her previous ruling when the same plaintiffs tried to prevent Anywhere from striking a similar settlement. “Plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction as to Defendant…

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Concierge Auctions Lists $300M Real Estate Portfolio for London Sale  Koran Manado

Jane Street rapid expansion set to hit London offices  The Real Deal

Jerome Powell’s reign at the Fed may be at its end, but he’s not going anywhere.  On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its April Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, leaving the federal funds rate unchanged at a rate of 3.5%-3.75% for the third straight month since December’s quarter-point cut.  And…

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Ballymore gets green light for 1,700-home scheme in Newham  Show House

Faster data and sharper visuals haven’t solved the hardest part of selling a home. They’ve exposed the challenges.

Neighborhood farming done right is about showing up more, caring more and staying consistent when others give up, Darryl Davis writes.

This week's acquisition news sent Real shares down while REMAX surged. Here's what the deal means for investors and the industry.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has announced that America’s Preferred Home Warranty (APHW) has joined its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 550 market-leading real estate firms.  According to the company, APHW offers flexible home warranty services that give homeowners more control over home repairs and help…

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Fair markets are rooted in transparency and collaboration, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes. Private listings stifle access and were created to keep people out.

Above: John Clidy. In today’s real estate environment, agents have more choices than ever. New models promise higher splits, fewer fees and more independence. On the surface, that sounds good. But when you step back and look at what actually drives success, productivity, profitability and sustainability, the conversation changes.  The agents who consistently win are…

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51 Summit Road, Swannanoa, USA, NC - Luxury Real Estate Listings for Sale  Mansion Global

Members of the Federal Open Market Committee were split 8-4. One of the dissenters, Stephen Miran, wanted a rate cut.

Mortgage applications decreased this week but economists say homebuying sentiment has improved over this time last year thanks to an increase in homes on the market.  According to the latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure of mortgage loan activity volume and includes purchases and refinances—decreased 1.6% on a seasonally adjusted…

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Award-winning family brokerage Legacy Real Estate & Associates has joined Real Estate Experts ERA Powered.

The data giant CoStar Group, operator of Homes.com and Apartments.com among other real estate businesses, set a confident atmosphere during its Q1 2026 earnings call; Founder and CEO Andy Florance touted “60 consecutive quarters of consistent, double-digit revenue growth” during the earnings call and the corresponding press release.  Citing its ongoing success, CoStar shared plans…

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In response to HUD's criticism of its stance on crime statistics and school ratings, NAR pointed to decades of statements in handbooks, manuals and case law.

Home sales in London hit by Trump Iran war as 'prices soften and purchases delayed'  London Evening Standard

Homebuilders appear to be showing some signs of measured optimism as new construction showed significant gains against the tide of market challenges and the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to the latest data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Census Bureau. The New Residential Construction report for March (which also…

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Subscribers saw 11x return on investment, CEO Andy Florance said in continued defense of Homes.com strategy after investor pushback.