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Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) has indicated its intent to assert counterclaims against Compass, according to a stipulated motion filed today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The development comes as both parties jointly requested an extension to the case schedule, pushing the jury trial date from June 8, 2026…

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Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. -Mortgage industry advocates are warning that fee hikes on credit reporting services could be a significant blow to an already struggling housing market. Mortgage lenders are reporting price increases of up to 50% for…

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In an email and video message sent to Preferred agents on Thursday, the company's head of Zillow Preferred answered frequently asked questions and reassured agents that legal experts review all programs.

Above, Brad Case After past positions at the Federal Reserve, Nareit and Fannie Mae, Brad Case brings a breadth of experience to his newly appointed role as chief residential economist at portal giant Homes.com. With more than 35 years of industry expertise, in his new role he will serve as the company’s leading voice on…

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The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation, rose to 2.8% in September on an annual basis. According to data from the Commerce Department released Dec. 5, core PCE rose 0.2% over the previous month. The report, delayed by the government shutdown, seemingly gives a further green light…

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American homebuyers are about to see their borrowing costs rise as credit scoring company FICO hikes the fees it charges to pull credit scores and reports for home loan applications. Mortgage lenders are reporting price increases of up to 50% for 2026 for credit score pulls, the fourth consecutive year of price jumps for the…

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

The newest season of the popular Netflix series "Owning Manhattan" just dropped. Get to know the agents selling high-stakes New York City real estate under Ryan Serhant.

Throughout 2025, consumer sentiment toward the economy has declined noticeably—does the end of the year bring any turnaround?  According to a preliminary report on consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan (scheduled ahead of the final December report two weeks out), consumer sentiment improved slightly month-over-month. The closely watched index of consumer sentiment came in…

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RealScout announces AI Search for Pros, a product release that promises to change how real estate agents use AI to know their market. The company calls it their biggest update ever and announced it in front of thousands of customers, new and old.

Political statement? Recession indicator? Just plain boring? Pantone's Color of the Year has stirred up lots of opinions online.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has launched an investigation into Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte over concerns he may have abused his position and government resources to target political opponents of President Donald Trump with criminal accusations. The probe, confirmed this week by the GAO—Congress’s independent investigative arm—and reported by Reuters follows…

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£125m South London estate rebuild approved  Trending Now Infrastructure

House Prices: Market Flatlines In November Due To Budget Tax Fears – Halifax  Forbes

‘An abundance of capital’: Competition heats up in Europe’s lending markets  Private Equity Real Estate | PERE

London's answer to Wall Street gains momentum as major firms sign on  MSN

London's answer to Wall Street gains momentum as major firms sign on  CNBC

Inside the London apartment block Princess Diana once called home — where a flat is now for sale  House Beautiful

Scammers use deepfakes and voice cloning technology to trick agents and consumers alike. Three experts share their safety tips and the importance of prioritizing in-person interaction.

Europe Residential Real Estate Market Projections 2025-2032:  openPR.com