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Antitrust regulators move to block ICE’s $11.7B Black Knight acquisition

The Federal Trade Commission alleges the deal would put an end to intense competition between the companies and drive up costs for lenders and homebuyers.  

The Nassimi Group hitches its wagon to Douglas Elliman

Formerly an independent brokerage, The Nassimi Group has relinquished its indie status to become a 10-person team under Douglas Elliman. In 2022, Richard Nassimi closed roughly $80 million in sales

Latest jobs numbers take pressure off wages — and mortgage rates

The real estate industry got two kernels of good news in the latest jobs numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

Luxury home purchases hit record low as buyers eye other investments

Luxury home sales fell 44.6 percent year over year, according to data released Friday by Redfin. Prices are nevertheless still high because inventory is so low, economists say.  

Monthly homebuyer payments just hit all-time high as spring arrives

The typical monthly payment rose to $2,563 this week despite home prices that were down 1 percent, according to data on Friday. That’s the highest monthly payment on record, up

Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week March 3-9, 2023

Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here’s Inman Top 5 for March 3-9, 2023.  

Silicon Valley Bank, proptech hub for real estate clients, collapses

In the most dramatic banking implosion since the Great Recession, regulators on Friday shut down the bank, which boasted ties to proptechs, including Airbnb, Opendoor and OJO.  

Douglas Elliman earnings fall short to close out 2022

The company logged revenue of $207.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $334.2 million a year earlier, according to an call Friday morning to discuss Q4 and

What the top brokerages’ color choices say about them (and how to choose your personal

Color can make a difference in everything from how you feel to how you’re perceived. Find out how to use it more effectively in your branding and marketing.  

Symba has the cheat codes for managing agent finances: Tech Review

Symba is fintech-light layered over a deal tracker, spliced with back-office accounting. It’s a superb tool for anyone new or growing in the business and a solid accessory solution for