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- Georgia woman goes to war with her HOA—and winsby Jonathan Delozier on May 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
In addition to the HOA suit, residents have expressed concerns about escalating fines, lack of transparency & threats to property rights.
- Century 21 expands Colorado footprintby Jonathan Delozier on May 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
First Colorado Land Office, Inc. — established in 1973 — is now doing business as Century 21 Community First.
- Howard Hanna disavows NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policyby Brooklee Han on May 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In a letter sent to MLSs this week, Hoby Hanna told MLS executives that his firm does not feel that CCP is “binding”
- Why did we just see the highest new home sales print in years?by Logan Mohtashami on May 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Based on application data, the MBA projected new home sales to be 724,000 so the 743,000 figure isn’t too surprising.
- FEMA rescinds strategic agency plan ahead of hurricane seasonby Chris Clow on May 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The rescission of the FEMA plan was attributed to the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce “bloat,” a spokesperson said.
- Anywhere makes offer to buy Douglas Elliman: Bloombergby Brooklee Han on May 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The real estate industry giant has reportedly offered to purchase Douglas Elliman for roughly $4 a share.
- Buyers shrug off economic uncertainty as new-home sales riseby Jeff Andrews on May 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
New-home sales continue to be a bright spot in a housing market that’s struggling with high mortgage rates and other economic headwinds.
- Vince Leisey lays out the roadmap for HSF Affiliatesby Brooklee Han on May 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
HousingWire sat down with new HSF Affiliates president to hear his goals for the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.
- Family sues D.C. over home tax foreclosureby Jonathan Delozier on May 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision barred local governments from keeping surplus value from seized properties after tax debts are paid.
- MetroList introduces voice-controlled property data appby Jonathan Delozier on May 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Agents can speak property details aloud while walking through homes, with the software automatically populating appropriate listing fields.
- 5 best Pennsylvania real estate schools for 2025by Sara Stover, Meghan Thibault on May 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We review the best Pennsylvania real estate schools to help you launch a new career this year. Find online, approved schools & enroll today.
- Pennsylvania lawmakers target protections against deed fraudby Jonathan Delozier on May 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Provisions would strengthen the legal standing of fraud victims, ensuring they have a defined process to challenge the theft.
- Denee Evans will step down as CMLS CEOby Brooklee Han on May 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Denee Evans has spent more than a decade at CMLS, joining as the trade group’s first full-time staff member in 2014.
- Housing initiatives in New Hampshire appear stalled by politicsby Chris Clow on May 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Politicians in New Hampshire understand there is a housing crisis, but solutions are hard to agree on, according to local reporting.
- NAR, MBA share praise for GOP tax billby Jonathan Delozier on May 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The bill includes an increase in the small-business tax deduction along with expanded state and local tax deductions.
- Compass names Lacey Conway head of M&Aby Brooklee Han on May 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Lacey Conway joined Compass last year through its acquisition of Latter & Blum, where she had served as CEO for five years.
- With more inventory, where are home prices headed?by Logan Mohtashami on May 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Housing inventory is growing and returning to normal levels while sales remain depressed. But that doesn’t mean a big drop in home prices.
- Home prices expected to dip as supply and demand collideby Jonathan Delozier on May 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Except for a brief dip in 2023, home prices have increased on a yearly basis since 2012, driven by a prolonged seller’s market.
- Existing-home sales slide despite mounting inventoryby Jeff Andrews on May 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
April’s existing-home sales report shows sales at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million, down 0.5% monthly and 2% annually.
- Single-family rents rise 2.9% in Marchby Jonathan Delozier on May 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Los Angeles had the fastest growth among major metros at 6.8%, likely driven in part by housing supply shifts after the January wildfires.