Louisiana again tops the chart for outbound moves
Atlas Van Lines’ 2025 migration study shows US mobility remains low due to high housing costs, with Arkansas and Idaho leading inbound moves.
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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac limit public housing data releases
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have stopped publishing key housing surveys and forecasts, raising transparency concerns for the mortgage market.
Redfin defends climate risk transparency after Zillow removes data
Redfin will continue to display First Street climate risk data on listings, citing buyer value and transparency concerns.
Homebuilders turn to digital pre-sales to drive buyer confidence
Homebuilders use digital pre-sales to increase buyer confidence, improve operational accuracy, and adapt to shifting market demands in 2026.
Real estate veteran Steve Simonetti opens REMAX NEXUS
After 35 years as a REMAX agent, Simonetti is stepping into a new role as a REMAX broker-owner, setting up shop in Redondo Beach, Calif.
Greystar to pay $24M, end hidden fee practices under FTC, Colorado settlement
Greystar is settling allegations that it misled renters by advertising low monthly prices while adding undisclosed mandatory fees.
HECM endorsements spike in November amid shutdown backlog
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements saw an artificial increase in November due to the government shutdown, an effect that may continue into December.
Northern Virginia real estate leaders speak on recent inventory surge
The region recorded 8,194 active listings in October, up from 5,877 annually — a level of supply that hasn’t been seen in several years.
California infill builder turns idle lots into housing in land-constrained coastal markets
City Ventures redevelops underused land in coastal California, adding new homes in markets with severe land constraints and housing shortages.
Connecticut rolls back zoning limits to target housing shortage
Connecticut’s zoning reform enables more housing, restricts algorithmic rents, and incentivizes towns to adopt growth plans.