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Valued at $2 billion in 2021 Series D funding round, rent-to-own company Divvy Homes had endured several rounds of layoffs before launching a subscription-based credit building service last year.

Exclusive | FTC Prepares to Sue Largest U.S. Apartment Landlord Over Hidden Fees  The Wall Street Journal

AusSuper’s European Property Bet  Bloomberg

Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks government officials to increase California FAIR Plan wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for building codes, pause property taxes and more.

Maricopa and Tucson ZIP Codes Hailed as Rising Stars in U.S. Real  Hoodline

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Two weeks into 2025, the legal calendar is already looking very full for many of real estate’s biggest players. Although the settlement agreement struck by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) may have…

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Above, Matt Mick Growing up in a small Nebraska town, Matt Mick developed an interest in real estate while he was still in high school. “My girlfriend’s father was a real estate agent,” he said, “and my aunt and uncle had a small real estate company on the outskirts of Omaha.” Mick went on to…

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Triangle ZIP code ranks among ‘hottest’ real estate in US. Hint: It’s not in Raleigh.  Yahoo Life

Triangle ZIP code ranks among ‘hottest’ real estate in US. Hint: It’s not in Raleigh.  Raleigh News & Observer

Triangle ZIP code ranks among hottest’ real estate in US. Hint: It’s not in Raleigh.  Raleigh News & Observer

Furniture Market in Europe to Grow by USD 41.1 Billion from 2025-2029, Driven by Real Estate and Construction Growth, and AI's Impact on Market Trends - Technavio  Yahoo Finance

In the fast-paced world of this business, it feels like there’s always something demanding your attention. But lurking in the background are those sneaky time-wasters that rob you of productivity and, ultimately, success. While mastering time management may sound easy, it’s actually one of the hardest skills to nail down, especially when agents find themselves…

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Brits set to be slapped with 100% property tax in Spain  The London Economic

A recent lawsuit filed in Louisiana is taking direct aim at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Louisiana REALTORS® Association and several local groups, alleging antitrust violations, discriminatory practices and restrictive tying arrangements. The case, filed by four Louisiana agents and brokers, echoes similar concerns about equity and competition within the real estate industry…

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Above, from left, Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Nykia Wright and Brian Buffini on this year’s RISMedia’s Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year, the fifth-annual virtual event held January 9. After a year of upheaval and uncertainty in the real estate industry, it was clear last week by the thousands in attendance at RISMedia’s Real Estate’s…

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Triangle's new apartment swell among largest in U.S., report says  The Business Journals

Oxford Properties sells 50% stake in $1.2-billion European warehouse portfolio to AustralianSuper  The Globe and Mail

A $34 million settlement struck by mega-brokerage eXp and a separate $8.5 million deal agreed to by Weichert have been thrown into significant doubt after Judge Stephen R. Bough, who oversaw the Burnett case, expressed major reservations about the process of the negotiations, ordering both brokerages to turn over documents and communications for his review.…

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US Supreme Court won't hear challenge to DOJ real estate probe  Reuters.com

US Supreme Court won't hear challenge to DOJ real estate probe  Reuters