Kristen L. Haynes

Kristen L. Haynes

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CoStar Slashes Homes.com Investment After Capital Review

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-01-08 12:47

CoStar, just under two years after launching what it described as the largest marketing campaign in real estate history to promote Homes.com, said yesterday that 2026 will see “meaningful moderation” in its investment in the portal, after some early stumbles sparked pushback from shareholders. In a press release, CoStar Founder and CEO Andy Florance promised…

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Moving On Up: Top 10 States People Are Relocating to for Lifestyle

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-01-08 12:24

People are always on the move. And in 2025, despite economic uncertainty and shifting market conditions, Americans continued to relocate, whether it be a new job, improved cost of living, to be closer to family or for lifestyle changes. Last week, United Van Lines released its most recent survey of movers, tracking which states people…

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With mortgage rates down, home payments hit lowest level in 2 years

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-08 11:42
The 4.7 percent annual drop in monthly payments has yet to bring buyers or sellers back to the market in a significant way, but this may largely be due to seasonality, economists say.

Compass-Anywhere Merger Approved by Stockholders; Deal ‘Expected’ to Close Friday

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-01-08 10:00

Stockholders of Compass and Anywhere Real Estate have overwhelmingly approved the proposed merger between the two real estate giants, clearing the way for the $1.6 billion deal to close as early as Friday, Jan. 9. At special stockholder meetings held Wednesday, Jan. 7, approximately 99% of votes cast at Compass’s meeting approved the proposal to…

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Does Luxury Presence’s $37M Series C forecast a big year for proptech investment?

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-08 08:00
Luxury Presence's Series C consists of $22 million in equity financing led by repeat lead investor Bessemer Venture Partners. Others taking staking in the round include NextEquity, GSBackers, TPC, and Adam and Jade Mills. The round was finalized with a $15M debt facility with J.P. Morgan.
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