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With the increasing discourse surrounding listing data control and access, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has published three new resources aimed at providing clarity for MLSs and brokers navigating these conversations.  Two of the resources, NAR said, are a complement to its MLS policy 8.5, which prevents MLSs from allowing users to filer listings based on things like offers of...

[Editor’s Note: Berkshire Hathaway‘s planned acquisition of Taylor Morrison is one of those rare transactions whose significance extends well beyond the companies involved. Today’s analysis examines the deal through a broad strategic lens, exploring why Berkshire may be betting not simply on a homebuilder, but on a leadership team, a scalable operating platform and the long-term value of an...

When one of the world’s most respected investment companies makes an $8.5 billion move during a challenging housing market, people tend to pay attention. Berkshire Hathaway‘s agreement to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corp. has sparked conversations throughout the real estate industry — with many viewing the deal as more than just another corporate acquisition. HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan...

Realtor.com has integrated Agoyu’s AI-driven moving quote platform into select rental and for-sale listings, giving consumers access to instant estimates from vetted movers without an in-home visit, the companies announced on Monday. Within their home-search experience on Realtor.com, users can now record a short video of their belongings. Agoyu’s patented AI technology identifies items in the video...

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage remained the nation’s largest reverse mortgage lender in May, even as overall Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements continued to decline, according to a report released Monday by HECMWorld.com that utilizes data from Reverse Market Insight (RMI). Mutual of Omaha recorded 423 HECM endorsements during the month, upping its total to 2,169 on a year-to-date basis....

In many South Florida luxury communities, the homes get bigger while the lots somehow get smaller. That’s not the case at 13253 SW 25th Place in Davie. Set behind the gates of Emerald Springs Estates, the four-bedroom residence occupies the largest parcel in the entire community — a sprawling 1.5-acre property that feels increasingly difficult to find in today’s South Florida market. Priced...

Some luxury homes have a pool. Some have a tennis court. Some even have a movie theater. But this particular Pinecrest estate — now featured for the first time since listing publicly — has a theater that looks like it belongs inside a hidden Mediterranean hillside retreat. And that’s before you get to the koi ponds, rolling lawns, mature oak trees, mango groves, fire pit, and nearly two...

Housing Stress Broadens Nationwide in Q1 The U.S. housing market is showing new signs of financial strain as foreclosure activity rose to its highest level in six years, highlighting growing pressure on financially vulnerable homeowners amid elevated borrowing costs, rising housing expenses, and persistent affordability challenges. According to newly released mortgage performance data from Cotality, the...

Each month, Nareit highlights recent executive career moves, board changes, and other notable individual achievements and developments within the REIT and publicly listed real estate...

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in an all-cash deal valuing the national homebuilder at approximately $8.5 billion, the companies announced Friday. Under the definitive agreement, Berkshire will pay $72.50 per share in cash, a 24% premium to Taylor Morrison’s closing price of $58.50 on May 29, 2026. The transaction implies an equity value of about $6.8...