Real estate developer Westbank faces onslaught of litigation for Canadian, U.S. projects due to unpaid bills  The Globe and Mail

Bay Area real estate: No. 2 most expensive US home sold for $40M  San Francisco Chronicle

Peaks and valleys… ebbs and flows… waxes and wanes… Every real estate professional understands that their industry has more of them than most, due to economic variables, inventory issues and a variety of other home-buying and -selling factors. Indeed, 2023 and very likely 2024 may someday be looked back on as two of the most…

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Fee increases the flat-fee brokerage implemented for 2023 haven't stopped Fathom from growing, with Sept. 30 agent count up 13 percent from a year ago, to 11,333.

ReAlpha, buoyed largely by the ongoing proliferation of AI in proptech, has acquired a 25-person AI development firm, Naamche, in a cash and equity deal.

The firm's current COO will adopt the role of Coldwell Banker Warburg regional vice president starting in January, as current president Frederick Warburg Peters steps into a new role as president emeritus.

Teen charged in taxi carjacking that preceded police shooting  The London Free Press

The acquisition continued the sale-leaseback company's quest to provide ways for homeowners to tap their equity without losing their homes.

Seoul Takes 'Center Stage' in the Art World  The New York Times

The lightweight, AI-backed CRM Cloze will now connect directly with RealScout, a relationship-first lead cultivation and marketing solution, recognized for its flexibility and value as a contact engagement catalyst.

Suzanne Bouhia will shape NAR's communication strategy as the organization deals with lawsuits, scandal and a harrowing year in real estate.

Woodruff Sawyer's P&C Looking Ahead Guide: Experts Predict ...  PR Newswire

Falling home prices and mortgage rates are on tap for buyers and sellers — not to mention a presidential election that could hinge on housing issues, according to Redfin's outlook for 2024.

David Dalfino, an owner of a Pillar To Post Home Inspectors® network member in Michigan, has been named the 2023 Strategic Partner of the Year for the Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® the largest, local REALTOR® association in Michigan with more than 11,500 members, the company has announced. “Dave Dalfino’s recognition as the 2023 Strategic…

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US job openings hit more than 2-1/2-year low as labor market cools  Reuters

Mansion Global Daily: Prices for Newly Built Spanish Homes Are ...  Mansion Global

U.S. Services Activity Climbed Again in November  Barron's

Bosnia and Herzegovina National Indicted for Aiding in Escape of ...  Department of Justice

Freddie Mac has announced new, standardized mortgage documents that increase clarity, consistency and accessibility of down payment assistance (DPA) programs nationwide. These documents can be used by lenders working with housing finance agencies (HFAs) at the state, city, county and local levels to eliminate confusion and misinterpretation of DPA programs.Currently, these forms vary greatly. “Saving…

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Better is the first lender to take advantage of the opportunity to generate prequalification letters for homebuyers through integration with Lone Wolf's transaction management solution, Transactions.