U.S. Foreclosure Filings Drop, FTC and Colorado Sue Greystar for Rental ‘Junk Fees’, New Robocall Rules Set for 2025 Set to Start
Foreclosure Filings Drop In the latest data from ATTOM, foreclosure filings across the U.S. showed a continued decline in 2024. The year-end report reveals that 322,103 properties had foreclosure filings—down 10% from 2023... Read more ->
Newsom’s Wildfire Order Sparks Debate, Wexford County Cyber-Attack Halts Deals, and NAR Names New Senior VP
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Wildfire Order Sparks Debate California Governor Gavin Newsom and Texas Senator Ted Cruz are at odds over a recent executive order aimed at protecting wildfire victims from predatory real estate offers. On Tuesday,... Read more ->
CPI Eases Inflation, Alexander Brothers’ Disturbing Tapes Surface, California Cracks Down on Predatory Investors Exploiting Fire Victims
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CPI Eases Inflation The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows that core inflation slowed to 3.2% in December, down slightly from November’s 3.3% rate and better than expected. This marks a significant... Read more ->
Millennials Struggle with Affordability, World Realty Broker Arrested in Triple Murder, Spain’s 100% Tax on Foreign Homebuyers to Combat Housing Crisis
Millennial home buyers Today, we’re reporting on two new surveys that reveal both the enduring appeal and growing challenges of homeownership in the U.S. According to a recent survey from Realtor.com®, 75% of... Read more ->
Supreme Court Declines to Review NAR’s Appeal, SoCal Faces Housing Crisis, and Move-In-Ready Homes Top Buyers’ 2025 Priorities
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Supreme Court Declines to Review NAR’s Appeal The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the National Association of Realtors®' appeal regarding the Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into its practices. This ruling... Read more ->
Understanding the Appraisal Process for Real Estate Success
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Understanding the Appraisal In the world of real estate, few things are as crucial as accurately assessing a property’s value. Whether you are helping a buyer find their dream home or working with... Read more ->
Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations, CFPB Releases Mortgage Market Report, More Redfin Layoffs
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Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations U.S. stocks took a hit this morning as investors processed a stronger-than-expected jobs report for December. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped half a percent, the S&P 500 fell... Read more ->
Fed Caution on Rate Cuts, REMAX Leadership Shakeup, and Apple Clarifies Siri Privacy After $95M Settlement
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Fed Caution on Rate Cuts Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting, released yesterday, show growing concerns over inflation, with officials noting the uncertainty surrounding incoming administration policies. Though not directly naming the... Read more ->
DOJ Expands Lawsuit Against RealPage, Housing Market Slows with Opportunities for Buyers, Taylor Morrison Named Most Trusted Builder for 10th Year
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RealPage: DOJ Expands Lawsuit The U.S. Department of Justice is expanding its antitrust case against RealPage, adding six major property management companies to the lawsuit. On January 7th, the DOJ filed an amended... Read more ->
NAR Welcomes Sherry Chris, Apartments.com Reports Rent Slowdown, Meta Revamps Content Moderation
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Sherry Chris Join NAR In a major move by NAR, Sherry Chris has joined the National Association of Realtors® as an executive advisor, just two weeks after departing Anywhere Real Estate. Chris, a... Read more ->
CFPB Sues Vanderbilt Mortgage, 40 Women Come Forward in Alexander Brother Rape Case, Zombie Property Fees Lawsuit in NJ
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CFPB Sues Vanderbilt Mortgage The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, a lender owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, accusing the company of issuing “unaffordable” home... Read more ->
U.S. Jobless Claims Hit Eight-Month Low, Signaling Resilient Labor Market as Construction Spending Remains Flat
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US Jobless Claims Hit Eight-Month Low labor market heading into 2025. Last week, new applications for unemployment benefits fell by 9,000, landing at 211,000 – the lowest since April. This suggests fewer layoffs... Read more ->
