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NAR: Americans want a tax plan that supports the American dream

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As Congress continues its effort to rewrite major portions of the tax code, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) unveiled new polling showing just what the American people are looking for in the legislation. The national survey shows overwhelming bipartisan support for tax provisions that strengthen homeownership, support small business owners and the middle class, […]

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Federal lands amendment draws bipartisan rebuke

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As part of broader housing initiatives, Republicans in both the Trump administration and in Congress are pursuing the sale of large swaths of federal land to potentially develop housing. But the Republican front is not completely united. Earlier this month, lawmakers in the House of Representatives’ Committee on Natural Resources saw an amendment added to

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Sidelined homebuyers see opportunity in a possible recession

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As economic concerns grow, a new survey from Realtor.com shows that a significant share of prospective homebuyers may view a potential recession as an opportunity rather than a deterrent. According to the survey, 63.4% of respondents expect a recession within the next year, reflecting the highest level of concern since 2019. Despite that, nearly 30%

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Maryland-based Anchor Home joins Compass

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Compass announced Monday that Anchor Home — a top-producing real estate team formerly known as Stahley Thompson Homes — has joined the firm’s office in Annapolis, Maryland. Led by broker Jennifer Chino, the Anchor Home team also includes Whitney Jerdal, Angela Hays and Ashley Earle. Collectively, the group brings more than $400 million in career

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Kind Lending appoints new SVP to drive retail sales in the West

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Kind Lending today announced the appointment of Geri Farr as its senior vice president of West retail sales. Farr, who has over a decade of leadership in the mortgage industry, will focus on helping the company grow its expansion across the West and is tasked with strengthening teams and driving performance across the region. According

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Vince Leisey hired as president of HSF Affiliates

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There’s yet another new executive in the HomeServices of America ecosystem. Vince Leisey has been named the president of HSF Affiliates, the franchisor of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS), which is the residential real estate franchise network owned by HomeServices of America. “Vince’s passion for the network and our franchisees, coupled with his results-oriented approach makes

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eXp welcomes top-producing team in Nebraska

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ERS Real Estate Group, the residential arm of Omaha, Nebraska-based Elite Real Estate Systems LLP, is making the move to eXp Realty, according to an announcement on Tuesday.  Founded by Jeff Cohn and Renee Mueller, the team has 53 agents and closed 575 transaction sides for $170 million in sales volume in 2024. ERS Real

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Zillow will begin banning noncompliant listings on June 30

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Zillow will begin a “phased rollout” of its listing access standards policy, which bans publicly marketed listings not entered into the MLS, on May 28.  In a blog post on Tuesday, Zillow offered agents some clarifications and guidance on its new policy and how it will be implemented.  “Publicly marketed listings should be entered in

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Despite new veteran partial claim bill, some advocates call for VASP revival

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Housing issues for U.S. veterans continue to be a major topic of conversation among housing advocates and lawmakers. Despite Monday’s passage of a bill to establish a partial claim option for veterans, some are still calling for the reinstatement of the Veteran Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program. VASP was started last year under the Biden

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Mortgage rates remain close to 7%, but there are positives for housing

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Mortgage rates rose in the past week, but even as they remain close to 7%, there’s little evidence to suggest they’ll move much higher and further constraint housing affordability. On Tuesday, 30-year conforming rates averaged 6.93% while 15-year conforming rates averaged 6.76%, according to HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center. In comparison, these figures stood at 6.88%

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