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New-home sales picked up sharply in November and December, according to the latest release from the U.S. Census Bureau, in a somewhat surprising—and welcome—indicator that housing demand remains persistent against macro uncertainty. New-home sales were up 12.3% year-over-year in November and jumped 3.8% in December during what is normally a slower time for transactions. Single-family…

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The first year of the Trump administration saw much back and forth as the President put in place various tariffs on U.S. imports, including goods imported from historical trading partners such as Canada and Mexico. Most of these tariffs have now been struck down—the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that Trump does not…

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A Little-Known Fact About Who Owns Millions of Acres of America’s Farmland  Realtor.com

When the Compass-Anywhere deal closed in early January with little fanfare—only three months after it was announced—there were at least some raised eyebrows. A deal of that magnitude often elicits significant regulatory scrutiny, with multiple federal agencies given a chance over the course of months to examine how a merger will affect markets or whether…

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In the motion to dismiss, Zillow claimed the plaintiffs failed to provide proof of consumer deception, inflated commission costs or that Flex agents forced buyers to get Zillow Home Loans.

Where Blackstone sees opportunity in Europe’s hotel market  Hospitality Investor

Opendoor is surging on real estate X thanks to a credible comeback narrative, an unusually candid CEO and earnings calls treated like viral content.

Get past the hype, and hear from the tech leaders who are creating the future in this session that helps you decide what to include in your tech stack.

A letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and signed by 18 members of Congress asks for more information about the DOJ's review of the merger, which it says was cleared "under extraordinarily questionable circumstances."

Through the program, Compass listing agents will receive a 10 percent referral when they send inquiries on their listing from Compass.com to other Compass agents, Inman has learned.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson's death marks the end of an era in U.S. civil rights movement leadership, but his warnings about predatory lending remain urgently relevant, Dr. Lee Davenport writes.

London on foot: exploring Angel to Shoreditch  Savills

While on stage at Inman Connect New York this month, Reffkin argued that agents shouldn't have to pay money to the National Association of Realtors.

London property prices: Canary Wharf defies market trends  City AM

Paul Mescal's property portfolio: from north London to West Cork  London Evening Standard

Inside Harry Styles’s $30 Million Property Portfolio  Robb Report

Derwent London Positioned Within FTSE Framework  Kalkine Media

Share Tip: This REIT owns the best real estate in London  The Armchair Trader

Austrian PropTech Lystio closes €500k round to refine real estate portal and expand across Europe  BeBeez International

Europe Stocks Rise As Rate Pressures Ease And PMI Improves  Finimize