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Compass drops antitrust lawsuit against Zillow

Compass announced that it will dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow, citing a reversal of the “Zillow Ban,” but Zillow says its anti-private listing network Listing Access Standards are still in place.

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ADU loan program offers Massachusetts homeowners second mortgages up to $250K

Eligible Massachusetts homeowners now have access to a funded second mortgage up to $250,000 for the addition of accessory dwelling units, often called tiny homes or in-law suites, on their property.

The Narrowland Group joins BHHS Robert Paul Properties

The current team, which includes Fawkes, India Fogg and Eve Felix Lorenz, serves the Outer Cape, Lower Cape and Boston suburbs.

How one Boston agent helps seniors ‘move first, sell later’ with empathy

“This demographic is looking for expert guidance and is willing to pay a premium price to access it,” DiCarlo said.

Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

Wise Agent launches Lead Pipeline feature to streamline lead tracking for agents

Wise Agent has launched its Lead Pipeline feature, designed to help agents organize leads, track follow-ups and visualize opportunities from first inquiry to closed transaction. 

Churchill Properties forms The Bramhall Team

A group of agents at Churchill Properties have come together to form The Bramhall Team.

Keller Williams, REMAX, HomeServices of America, Side enter pre-market listing agreement with Zillow

All participating brokerages will have access to Zillow Preview, which is structured to operate within local MLS frameworks.

Extreme weather freezes winter activity in Massachusetts housing market

“As we turn the corner towards warmer weather, we anticipate renewed market participation, which hopefully leads to a very active spring,” said Kristen Keegan.

Lakemont by Toll Brothers nears sold-out status

The remaining units feature four bedrooms, five bathrooms, flex rooms, first-floor offices and finished basements across 3,406 square feet.

Could you live in these concrete spheres?

This behemoth of a home in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is constructed from two concrete domes.

Warren Cormier joins ERA Key

ERA Key Realty Services added real estate agent Warren Cormier to its Wilmington office as a member of Team Blue.

Concerns mount over rent control measure’s impact on property values

Smaller towns and cities like Chelsea, Everett and Revere would also face property value decreases between 15% and 27% over 10 years, according to the study.

OriginPoint expands OneDown mortgage program with larger grant, new buydown option

OriginPoint, the joint-venture mortgage platform created by Rate alongside real estate brokerages, has updated its OneDown 1% Down Mortgage Program, adding a larger lender-paid grant and temporary buydown option. 

Somerville mid-rise to offer affordable apartments

A new Green Line station in the city may only increase demand by providing residents with easier access to Boston.

How much space does $400K get Boston homebuyers?

A $400,000 budget might cover enough square footage to buy a studio apartment in Boston, but finding single-family properties at this price point may prove difficult.

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