Mortgage rates ease as economic data flashes recession warning
Consumer confidence sank to a five-year low in April over concerns about tariffs, while trade deficit surged to an all-time high in March, and job postings shrank more than expected...
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CoStar Group posts rising revenue as Homes.com grows in Q1
Revenue grew by 12 percent to $732 million, and the Homes.com salesforce expanded to 370 people on the way to a goal of 500 reps, according to quarterly earnings data released Tuesday....
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Houston’s ‘Darth Vader House’ sold for $3.4M, is set to be rebranded
Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera purchased the property known as the "Darth Vader House" for $3.4 million and plans to transform it into an artistic landmark of its own creation....
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NAR hate speech policy poised for disruption under Texas Senate bill
Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws....
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Trump’s 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate
What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities....
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Inman announces the 2025 Inman Connect San Diego Ambassadors
Inman proudly unveils the 2025 Ambassadors for Inman Connect San Diego, led by Head Ambassador Matt Richling....
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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....
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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. ...
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Home prices climbed in February — but the momentum is cooling
The FHFA HPI and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices posted a 3.9 percent annual increase in February, according to data released Tuesday. While that marks another year of gains, the data shows that price growth has moderated....
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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....
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