Tribunal finds public towpath meant £4.5m purchase was not “entirely residential” for purposes of SDLT. The post Homeowner wins Stamp Duty loophole ruling appeared first on The Negotiator.
Many mainly corporate agents are offering potential vendors £300 upfront payments in return for lower overall fees, but agents should tread carefully. The post Tough times driving estate agents to off...
Knoxville’s appeal to employers and job-hunters should make it attractive to investors seeking stable growth in a market that outperforms its size, Michael Zaransky writes. The post Why multifamily ho...
When a home is positioned correctly, marketing feels easy, Josh Ries writes. When it's not, no amount of exposure will be able to fix it. The post If your listing’s not selling, it’s not a...
Compass rocked the industry with a partnership that displays its coming-soon listings on Redfin. Brokers are intrigued, but unwilling to make brash business decisions in response to the move. The post...
Buyers responded with enthusiasm to a dip in mortgage rates last week, but this week's rate spikes and conflict in Iran could lead to a downturn in mortgage applications in weeks to come. The post Mor...
In this episode, Leigh Brown gets candid about MLS fragmentation, cooperation and why understanding real estate history matters more than ever. The post The real story of the MLS, and why fragmentatio...
What does this partnership mean? Coldwell Banker agent Cara Ameer examines Compass' latest moves against "organized real estate" for answers. The post Compass just declared independence from the MLS a...
This isn’t about one company’s competitive edge, America Foy writes. It’s about whether the American real estate market remains an open, transparent system. The post Assault on the MLS: How the Compas...
The FHFA ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to sever ties with Anthropic, signaling how politics and regulation may shape AI adoption in housing finance. The post AI politics reach housing finance as ...
A week after announcing a new in-house mortgage product, Opendoor has another move up its sleeve — 4.99 percent mortgages. The company's CEO said the offering has "obvious scale advantages." The post ...
The Seattle-based MLS argued that a ruling in a case involving Zillow has parallels to its own legal battle against Compass. The post NWMLS wants to use a Zillow ruling in its battle with Compass appe...
AI is becoming a standard investing tool, as it helps cut through the noise, personalize portfolios and manage risk. That said, human oversight remains essential. Here's how it all works.
The administrative requirements following a death move quickly. This is how to ensure your loved ones won't be plunged into chaos during a time of distress.
If you miss your RMDs, you could face a hefty fine. Here are four ways to stay on top of your payments — and on the right side of the IRS.
