Waging war has come at a cost, Compass says in NWMLS lawsuit
The brokerage’s federal court complaint acknowledges that clients have canceled listings and that agents have departed amid a battle with Northwest MLS over how they’re marketed.
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Apartment fail sparks feuds, heated arguments
Around 1.2 million Queenslanders live in buildings with registered strata schemes in place. A strata firm overseeing around 30,000 apartments has warned of a key failing across buildings that sparks ‘heated arguments’, ‘passive aggressive notes’ and ‘feuds’ spilling into social media. Around 1.2 million people live among Queensland’s 52,886 registered strata schemes, making up about […]
Anywhere grows revenue to $1.2B during first quarter of 2025
The franchisor’s performance was driven by its luxury brands during the first quarter. President and CEO Ryan Schneider also reaffirmed during an investors’ call the company’s stance on recent moves by NAR, Zillow and Redfin in regards to Clear Cooperation.
What to know about buying a Hamptons hotel condo or co-op as an investment property
If you’ve ever thought about purchasing a summer place or investment property in the Hamptons and its environs but couldn’t swing the steep price tag, there just might be a way to live the dream—you can buy into a hotel condo or co-op, which are numerous in this area and can be a fraction of the […]
‘Long-term consequences’: Rental market failing most vulnerable
South Australians on low incomes are facing the very real risk of homelessness, with new research showing only one per cent of advertised rentals are affordable to them. The situation is even more dire for single people – including those on parenting payments with two children – with not a single rental meeting their income […]
‘Just three properties’: Report paints bleak picture of Aus rental market
There is not a single property across Australia – or even a room in a shared house – that’s affordable for someone on youth allowance, according to a new report from support organisation Anglicare Australia. And just three properties were deemed affordable for those on a JobSeeker allowance. The 2025 Rental Affordability Snapshot, released this […]
Home prices climbed in February — but the momentum is cooling
The FHFA HPI and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices posted a 3.9% annual increase in February, according to data released Tuesday. While that marks another year of gains, the data shows that price growth has moderated.
Regulators expected to remove lid on Wells Fargo’s growth soon
A $1.95 trillion asset cap that’s limited the bank’s growth could be lifted in Q2 with CFPB and other regulators having closed 12 of 14 consent orders aimed at remedying past business practices.
Vrbo slapped over Super Bowl ad after Airbnb complaint
Airbnb challenged the commercial, along with ads that included a “desperate” and “confused” billboard near Airbnb’s headquarters in San Francisco.
Home-price appreciation slowed in February, but economic uncertainty clouds outlook
Home-price growth cooled slightly as the spring purchase season enters May. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index for February rose 3.9% year over year, a slight decrease from the 4.1% annual gain in January. Over the winter, the market benefited from declining interest rates and rising inventory, allowing some buyers to enter the market. […]
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