news aggregator

Redfin will begin banning listings that aren't added to the multiple listing service (MLS) within 24 hours of being publicly marketed in September. The announcement comes two days after Zillow Group shared its ban timeline.

These are the best places to live in America — NY’s best town and the No. 1 community in the US revealed  New York Post

Existing-home sales slowed in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) latest report. Sales dipped in the Northeast and West, grew in the Midwest and were unchanged in the South. Year-over-year, sales declined in three regions and remained steady in the Northeast. Total existing-home sales—completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and…

The post Existing-Home Sales Tick Down as Spring Market Slumps appeared first on RISMedia.

Investor Intentions: The Olayan Group seeks opportunistic and value-add real estate opportunities across Europe  Private Equity Real Estate | PERE

The House of Representatives has passed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes several provisions altering the U.S. tax code. Several changes originally passed in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) would become permanent if this bill is signed into law. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), which previously praised an earlier draft…

The post NAR Praises Tax Reform Bill Passed by U.S. House appeared first on RISMedia.

Luxury homes continue to sell in big numbers in prime locations throughout Miami, a market where most price points have seen a protracted dip in transactions.

Fannie Mae updated its housing market and economic predictions yesterday, tweaking nearly all the numbers positively in the wake of some encouraging data and federal policy shifts. In its latest assessment of the market, the mortgage giant predicted 6.1% rates by the end of the year—a precipitous drop from the current average of 6.8%—and a…

The post Fannie Mae Sees Near-6% Mortgage Rates by End of 2025 appeared first on RISMedia.

Fannie Mae updated its housing market and economic predictions yesterday, tweaking nearly all the numbers positively in the wake of some encouraging data and federal policy shifts. In its latest assessment of the market, the mortgage giant predicted 6.1% rates by the end of the year—a precipitous drop from the current average of 6.8%—and a…

The post Fannie Mae Sees Near-6% Rates by End of 2025 appeared first on RISMedia.

U.S. existing-home sales decline, marking worst April since 2009  Crain's Cleveland Business

UK crime agency freezes London properties linked to former Bangladesh regime  Financial Times

Existing-home sales continued to fall in April, down 0.5 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4 million last month, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.

How to fix the housing crisis? We’ve told the government again and again and again  City AM

US real estate investors look to allocate more capital overseas  Private Equity Real Estate | PERE

Above, Andrew Wild Lofty has announced that 20+ year industry veteran Andrew Wild has joined the company as Vice President of Enterprise Sales. The former Zillow executive will lead Lofty’s enterprise sales strategy and team, focused on acquiring and expanding partnerships with brokerages across the U.S. Wild will help evangelize the power of Lofty’s innovative…

The post Former Zillow Executive Joins Lofty to Spearhead Enterprise Sales appeared first on RISMedia.

Craig Steinley was voted out Wednesday by a two-thirds majority of the Institute's 28-member board, less than two weeks after a New York Times exposé surfaced harassment and misconduct allegations.

New law would stop foreign adversaries from 'buying up our country' while Americans can't afford homes  Fox News

New entrants, including Métier Maison and Luxboro, are deploying AI and other technology tools to enhance marketing content and videos amid a challenging time for the housing market.

Lot Lines: UCO London Study Tour 2025  The Journal Record

Software company Rechat has named Audie Chamberlain its Head of Strategic Growth and Communications. Chamberlain previously served as CEO of Lion & Orb, a public relations and growth advisory outfit.

U.S. Home Purchases Were Canceled at the Second Highest April Rate on Record  Redfin