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HouseCanary Files for Bankruptcy, With Long-Running Lawsuit in Focus
Only a few months after making headlines across both trade and mainstream media for a Google partnership described as (potentially) transformative for real estate, housing data firm HouseCanary filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey federal court this week, as the company seemingly navigates a messy decades-long court fight. According to the court filing, six…
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6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI
One in five prospective buyers and current homeowners used AI tools or chatbots for housing research during the previous year, according to Bank of America’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights Report. Usage reached 32% among Gen Z and 28% among millennials. Of those who used AI, 57% asked it to estimate affordability, mortgage payments or closing costs.…
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Mortgage Rates Hit 2-Year Peak as War Continues to Hinder Economy
The Iran War continues to weigh on the economy, and in turn the housing market, with mortgage rates this week peaking to “the highest level since May 2024,” as noted by Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.03%…
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Joining United a Game-Changer for Multi-State Brokerage
Above, Allison James Estates and Homes Vice President Jessica Crumbaugh (left); CEO Matthew Crumbaugh (center); COO Victoria Mudie (right) Matthew Crumbaugh CEO Allison James Estates and Homes Port Charlotte, Florida https://www.allisonjamesinc.com Regions served: California, Florida, Maryland, D.C., Nevada, Texas, Massachusetts and Virginia Years in real estate: 17 Number of offices: 1 Number of agents: 725…
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Breaking the Mold on Traditional Franchise Models
At a time when consolidation is reshaping the real estate industry, and more brokers and entrepreneurs are looking for alternatives to one-size-fits-all franchise models, Iron Valley Real Estate (IVRE) is charting a different course. Under the leadership of CEO Rob Cleapor, the company has built its reputation around impact—creating an environment where entrepreneurs can maintain…
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US new home sales rise to eight-month high in August - Idaho Business Review
New-Home Sales Slowly Rise; Midwest Grows Nearly 85%
Elevated construction costs and global issues affecting trade have pushed the housing market to new lows as of late. But the latest data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Census Bureau show that 2026 may not end on a disappointing note—at least in one sector. For August, sales of new…
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New Jersey Bill Takes Aim at Listing-Photo Removal After Home Sales as Privacy Concerns Mount
A new bill in New Jersey seeks to protect homebuyers’ privacy by removing interior listing photos from public MLS feeds after a home is sold. The bill, introduced in the New Jersey State Assembly earlier this month, requires real estate brokers to provide an image removal request form to homebuyers before the date of sale…
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Cheyne raises £3bn for ninth European real estate debt programme, more than half already deployed - AltAssets Private Equity News
