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Why investors believe CoStar holds a big advantage post-NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Friday’s bombshell – the National Association of Realtors ‘ proposed $418 million settlement of real estate commission lawsuits – set off a frenzy of trading for stocks in the residential real estate sector. That revenue concentration seems to be what had investors heading for the exits on Friday.

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SFR and fix-and-flip investors expect a better market in 2024

Housing Wire

Still, despite the gloomy news of late for SFR and fix-and-flip investors, some industry experts see better fortunes ahead in 2024 for both sectors. “We That should help to unlock more inventory while also reducing financing costs for leveraged investors.

Investor 428
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Real estate tech roundup: Hubzu and Brookfield Residential

Housing Wire

Online real estate marketing platform Hubzu has launched a new mobile app, available for residential real estate buyers. Hubzu is an end-to-end asset management platform for residential foreclosure, short sale, REO, deed in lieu, CWCOT and retail property auctions. Brookfield Residential expands smart-home platform.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

Buying land represents a pivotal investment in one's future. Each stage demands careful consideration to avoid common pitfalls and ensure the land meets your long-term objectives. Each stage demands careful consideration to avoid common pitfalls and ensure the land meets your long-term objectives.

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Institutional buyers pumped the brakes on purchase activity in 2023

Housing Wire

Choctaw American Insurance was the only lease-to-own company to land on the list. New Western , meanwhile, also stood out as a marketplace for real estate investors. Investors of all sizes purchased 46,419 residential properties in fourth-quarter 2023, according to Redfin data. That amounted to $32.3

Investor 365
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Opinion: The ripple effect on the U.S. housing market from China’s real estate crisis

Housing Wire

The real estate market in China, both commercial and residential, have been unwinding over the last few years. Chinese real estate investments extend beyond their borders and if those investors suddenly need to liquidate those assets to cover losses at home , many countries real estate markets could be negatively impacted. In the U.S.,

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Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales: CoStar is lying about being the No. 2 portal

Housing Wire

Eales elaborated on this further in his prepared remarks during NewsCorp’s earnings call with investors on Wednesday. “If The commercial real estate giant confirmed that its “Residential Network” does include the 17 sites referenced by Eales and Realtor.com. A new competitor who plays by their own rules.