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Friends Co-Buying: How They Share Homes, Lives, and Mortgages
Rising homeownership costs and mortgage rates drive friends to co‑buy homes.
Friends co-buying home, sharing mortgage, living together.
Anxiety Rules D.C. Housing as Bowser Leaves, Mayor Race Shrouded
Industry execs say Bowser boosts real estate, but fear next mayor won’t be as friendly.
D.C. housing anxiety rises as Bowser departs, mayor race uncertain.
Mamdani Effect: Miami Realtors Report 166% Rise in NYC Wealthy Inquiries
Agents selling waterfront condos on Miami’s Billionaire’s Beach claim the Mamdani effect boosts their prospects.
Miami Realtors report 166% surge in NYC wealthy client inquiries.
Where NAR Allocated Funds in 2024
Revenue $360M, mostly member dues; $76M+ spent on compensation, with lobbying a major cost.
NAR 2024 fund allocation map highlighting U.S. states.
Execution Date Scheduled for 2003 Cobb County Agent Murderer
If executed, he'll be the 55th inmate to die by lethal injection, the department said.
Scheduled execution of 2003 Cobb County agent murderer.
Georgia schedules execution for 2003 double real‑estate agent killer.
Georgia officials set execution date for Stacey Humphreys, convicted of killing two real estate agents in 2003.
Georgia schedules execution of 2003 double real‑estate agent killer.
Shield Home from a Bomb Cyclone as Northeast Faces Third Winter Storm
Burst pipes, roof leaks, ice dams, and power outages can cause the most costly home damage.
Shield Home protects homes from bomb cyclone in Northeast's third winter storm.
Real Estate Deals: Nov 17‑21, 2025 – Republic‑Times
Enter parcel numbers in Monroe County GIS Parcel Viewer to see transaction locations. All transactions are viewable.
Republic‑Times real estate deals: agents signing contracts in office, Nov 17‑21 2025.
Mayor Wu: Boston Property Taxes to Rise 13% in January
Wu urged Legislature to approve measure shifting burden to commercial property owners.
Mayor Wu announces 13% Boston property tax increase effective January.
Idaho Falls City Council seat won by real estate developer in runoff
IDAHO FALLS — Commercial real estate developer wins Seat 2 runoff after no seven candidates hit 50% in November.
Real estate developer wins Idaho Falls City Council seat in runoff.
Trump's Tailwinds Set to Boost 2026 Elections, Says Developer
Ray Washburne, real estate developer, examines Trump‑era affordability on The Will Cain Show.
Trump poised for 2026 election boost, developer claims.
Indicted Ken Mattson lives in $6M home; creditors want eviction.
KS Mattson Partners, former firm of Ken and Stacy Mattson, seeks all legal remedies to seize the couple’s $6M estate.
Indicted Ken Mattson in $6M home facing creditor eviction.
Impact of HB 3137 on Oregon Real Estate Pros
Oregon real estate braces for House Bill 3137, effective Jan 1 2026, signed June 2025.
Oregon real estate professionals discuss HB 3137 regulation impact.
eXp Chooses Consumer Choice Ahead of Ancillary Revenue
While most brokerages chase profits via consolidation and add‑on services, eXp leaders emphasize consumer choice.
eXp Realty selects consumer choice strategy over ancillary revenue.
A-list star unexpectedly leads her neighborhood HOA
'Knives Out' star says position began informally, now a steady responsibility.
A-list star unexpectedly leads neighborhood HOA meeting in suburban community.
Impact of HB 3137 on Oregon Real Estate Agents
June 2025 law adds oversight structures, education mandates, and team operation rules.
Oregon real estate agents discuss HB 3137 regulatory impact.
Greene Street's Luckiest Boy
Commercial real‑estate heir finds Loft Law protection and a potential $4 million windfall.
Lucky boy on Greene Street holding winning lottery ticket.
Ford gov. fires all RECO board, vows to fix regulator
RECO told the Star all eight board members will cease holding office as of Monday.
Ford government dismisses RECO board, pledges regulator overhaul.
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