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Homebuying power improves as prices cool, inventory expands

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U.S. homebuyers are gaining ground on affordability as price growth slows and housing supply expands, according to the latest HousingWire Data through Jan. 24. While affordability challenges persist — despite mortgage rates trending lower — recent shifts are improving purchasing power and giving buyers more leverage than they had a year ago. Nationally, the median […]

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Zillow workforce reduced by 3% amid annual performance reviews

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A Zillow spokesperson has confirmed to HousingWire that the real estate listing portal giant has terminated approximately 200 employees or roughly 3% of the firm’s total workforce in recent weeks. The company confirmed that the cuts were widespread throughout the company and not concentrated to any particular business segment. According to the company, these were

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Christie’s International Real Estate launches Charleston affiliate

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Two South Carolina-based Christie’s International Real Estate affiliates are teaming up to form a joint venture and launch the brand’s first Charleston, S.C.-based operation. The firm announced the launch of IndigoOak Christie’s International Real Estate on Thursday.  The new affiliate is the result of a joint venture between The Litchfield Company, based in Pawleys Island,

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RealTrends Verified ranked De Niro Team joins Brown Harris Stevens

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After over two decades at Douglas Elliman, Raphael De Niro and his team are making the move to Brown Harris Stevens.  The New York City-based De Niro Team, which consists of De Niro and eight other agents, closed 14 transaction sides for a total of $52.12 million in sales volume in 2024 according to RealTrends

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Propy secures $100 million for AI-powered closing platform

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Propy — a tech company using artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain to automate real estate closings — announced it has secured a $100 million credit facility from Metropolitan Partners Group. Financing will be used to consolidate title and escrow companies into an AI-powered, end-to-end closing platform. According to Propy, transaction costs can approach 10% of

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Howard Hanna enters Philadelphia market, partners with Art Herling Team

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Despite being a Pennsylvania-based firm, it was not until Wednesday that Howard Hanna Real Estate Services had a presence in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The expansion comes via a partnership with Art Herling.  “Pennsylvania is a large state and over our 70-year history we’ve spread throughout the western part of the state and into central

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21 Must-have Real Estate Marketing Tools for 2026

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It’s time to level up your real estate marketing game. But where do you begin? We know you didn’t get into real estate for the love of marketing or tech. Our team of licensed agents and brokerage marketers reviewed dozens of products for this comprehensive guide to the best real estate marketing tools, focusing on

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Kevin Stewart joins The Resident Group as partner

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The Resident Group, a Los Angeles-based, Side-backed real estate team, is welcoming Kevin Stewart to the team from The Agency.  The team announced Stewart’s move on Monday. Stewart closed 15 transaction sides in 2024 for a total sales volume of $31.76 million, according to RealTrends Verified data. He is joining the team as a Resident

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Jason Mitchell Group adds LitFinancial to referral network

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The Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) said it has added mortgage brokerage LitFinancial to its network of business-to-business partners. LitFinancial was founded in 2024 and has closed more than $1 billion in client volume since launching — providing mortgage services and working with homebuyers nationwide. “JMG is proud to partner with LitFinancial, who provide a world-class

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HUD orders housing agencies to verify tenant eligibility

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has ordered public housing authorities and property owners participating in federal housing programs to verify tenant eligibility as it relates issues including undocumented immigration. HUD Secretary Scott Turner said the directive is part of a broader effort to review eligibility and compliance in HUD-assisted housing. “We will

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