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Compass in negotiations to buy HomeServices of America

Housing Wire

The deal involves two of the nations top-four brokerages by sales volume in 2024, according to data from RealTrends Verified. billion across more than 177,000 home sales. billion across nearly 236,000 sales. In December, it announced the purchase of Christies International Real Estate and @properties. Compass ranked No.

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The 11 do’s and don’ts of buying a new build

Housing Wire

New build vs. older homes Purchasing a new build ensures that all mechanical, plumbing and electrical components are up to current codes. Each builder has its own purchase agreement. While the builders sales team represents the developer, a buyers agent works solely in the buyers best interest.

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MLSs turn to AI to catch commission lawsuit settlement violations

Housing Wire

NAR’s settlement agreement — which closed a number of antitrust class-action lawsuits against NAR and major brokerages for allegedly inflating Realtor commissions, and is pending final approval this month — outlines 13 practice changes required of NAR-affiliated MLSs. While LDC doesn’t make a photo compliance tool, MLSs can purchase Restb.ai

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loanDepot returns to profitability, announces new strategic plan 

Housing Wire

It has an emphasis on first-time homebuyers ; purchase loans through an expanded geographic footprint and partnerships; servicing portfolio scale and retention; operating leverage quality to drive down turn times; and recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent available. “The Origination volume was $6.7

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A homebuyer’s personal story from the post-Sitzer, post-settlement world

Housing Wire

As a real estate reporter, it was not lost on me that the formal start of my house hunt would coincide almost perfectly with the real estate industry working through the nationwide implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement.

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Can Your Condo Developer Stop You From Leasing Your Unit?

Toronto Realty Blog

Case in point: some of these guys had never heard of the “occupancy period” that exists in the world of new condominium development. In order to build a condominium in Ontario, the developer will pre-sell units, that don’t yet exist, and when a certain threshold is met (ie. And to be fair, why should they have?

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7 best real estate schools in New Jersey (NJ) for 2025

Housing Wire

Or you can take your time, because the prelicensing course expires six months after the date of purchase. Pass Guarantee or Refund Policy: With The CE Shops Money Back Guarantee, you can request your money back within 30 days of purchase, as long as the course is not more than 50% complete.

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