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NAR and Florida MLS groups dismissed from Zea lawsuit

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has notched another favorable legal outcome. On Monday, Florida-based U.S. District Court Judge William Dimitrouleas dismissed NAR, as well as 11 Florida associations/MLSs from the lawsuit on the recommendation of Magistrate Judge William Matthewman. In early March, Judge Dimitrouleas adopted another report by the magistrate judge dismissing Connecticut Association […]

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SERHANT. launches in five California luxury markets

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SERHANT. is expanding into California, opening across Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Francisco and Tahoe with agents who closed more than $2 billion in sales over the past 12 months, the brokerage announced Tuesday. The firm said this move marks its largest market launch by sales volume. The company will base its California

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HousingWire Mortgage Rankings: Rocket leads 2025 top originators

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Shant Banosian doesn’t believe that retail mortgage lenders are at a cost disadvantage when pitted head-to-head against wholesale competitors. Banosian, the Massachusetts-based originator and president of Chicago-based Rate, pointed to data showing that independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and their retail-heavy presence are responsible for 84% of single-family mortgages in the U.S. Although wholesale lenders do

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Optimal Blue reports March 2026 purchase locks jump 38%

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Mortgage activity remained resilient as purchase demand strengthened, despite interest rates climbing, according to Optimal Blue’s March 2026 Market Advantage report, released on Tuesday. Total rate-lock volume increased 13% from February and 26% from a year earlier. Purchase activity drove the gains, with purchase lock volume rising 38% month over month and 20% year over

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The appraisal gap in 2026

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Real estate valuations have customarily leaned heavily on historical data as one of the most important factors used to determine the appraised value of homes. This data includes comparable transactions and cap rates from prior years, along with historical real estate market data. However, there are a few areas that the past-anchored valuation system fails

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The myth of the “perfect market” and the cost of waiting

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If you’re a Realtor or loan officer advising today’s homebuyer, your role has never been more important, or more misunderstood. Many buyers are sitting on the sidelines with the same belief: “I’m going to wait until interest rates come down.” On the surface, that sounds reasonable. But as professionals, it’s our responsibility to help clients

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NYC ultra-luxury market surges amid global unrest

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A potent mix of global instability and financial anxiety is supercharging demand for New York City’s priciest homes — even as broader luxury segments grapple with stubborn inventory shortages. HousingWire Data shows pending sales in the ultra-luxury single-family market — defined by a $4.3 million median price — surged 200% in the latest weekly period.

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A look at Taylor Morrison’s eye-catching marketing campaign

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In an industry that is not known for bold marketing, Taylor Morrison is looking to set itself apart with an out-of-the-box collaboration featuring Liquid Death. The homebuilder and popular beverage company recently announced that they are collaborating to give away a Taylor Morrison house to one lucky winner.  To garner headlines and attention, the prize

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Cybercrime against seniors is surging, with $7.75B reportedly lost in 2025

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Americans ages 60 and older filed 201,266 complaints with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in 2025. And they reported losses totaling $7.75 billion — a 59% increase over the prior year, according to the agency’s annual report. The average loss per senior victim was $38,500, with more than 12,400 older complainants losing more

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New York joins states seeking to regulate private listing networks

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New York has joined the growing list of states exploring legislation designed to govern the use of private listing networks for residential real estate listings.  In mid-March, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages introduced the “Fair and Transparent Real Estate Listings Act,” which has since been referred to the committee on judiciary.  If passed, the bill would require

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