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Why it’s too easy to say ‘no’ to new-home development in America

It’s homebuilders’ last push, and their business and channel partners operate through friction on every front. Scarce, costly capital Slow approvals and entitlement drag Workforce constraints and generational handoffs Climate-driven costs and insurance uncertainty Buyer fear, hesitation, and confusion Margin compression stretching every variable An epic underbuild of new homes to...

Redfin defends climate risk transparency after Zillow removes data

While Zillow made waves earlier this week after removing climate risk data, which was supplied by First Street Technologies, from its listings, Redfin has taken a different approach. In a post on LinkedIn, Redfin’s chief economist Daryl Fairweather wrote that her firm had made the choice to continue displaying the data “because homebuyers find climate risk scores valuable when making one of the most...

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac limit public housing data releases

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have curtailed the public release of their economic and housing data, prompting questions about the potential impact to the mortgage market that relies on the data, according to reporting by Inman. Fannie Mae did not release its National Housing Survey in November, marking the first missed publication in more than 15 years. Its last recorded survey in October, based on...

Rancho Mirage estate delivers pure desert drama — in style, and with panoramic views

There are houses in the desert, and then there are desert statements — the kind of homes that pull focus before you’ve even made it to the front door. This Mirada Estates contemporary is definitely the latter. Perched above Rancho Mirage in one of the Coachella Valley’s most exclusive enclaves, the residence delivers a full sensory hit the moment you arrive. A waterfall flows beneath the...

Maluma’s ‘Coco Loco’ video filmed inside this sleek Miami condo — that’s now for sale at $2.5M

Miami has never been shy about starring in music videos, but this one comes with a real-estate twist. A high-design loft inside the iconic Ten Museum Park tower — featured throughout Maluma’s Coco Loco video — is about to hit the market for $2,500,000 with Miltiadis Kastanis of Compass. The 1,802-square-foot residence, perched 22 stories above the Arts & Entertainment District, is already...

U.S. Housing Market Recovery to Remain Fragile in 2026

The U.S. housing market is poised to improve only gradually next year as mortgage rates edge lower, incomes rise and more inventory comes to market, according to Realtor.com's newly released 2026 Housing Forecast. But the platform cautions that the recovery remains fragile, with sales stuck well below normal levels and economic and political risks still clouding the outlook. Realtor.com expects the average...

Greystar to pay $24M, end hidden fee practices under FTC, Colorado settlement

Greystar — the nation’s largest multifamily rental property manager — has agreed to pay $23 million to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and $1 million to the state of Colorado. The settlement follows allegations that Greystar misled renters by advertising low monthly prices while adding undisclosed mandatory fees. “Greystar misled consumers by advertising low rent prices and then adding...

Real estate veteran Steve Simonetti opens REMAX NEXUS

Steve Simonetti entered the real estate industry after being inspired by his father’s journey in as a real estate agent and in purchasing investment properties. Over five decades later, Simonetti is still at it, but recently he has taken on a new role as franchisee.  In October, Simonetti, a longtime REMAX agent and broker, opened his own REMAX franchise in Redondo Beach, Calif., REMAX NEXUS. The...

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