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• Biden administration’s parting gift to real estate is a lawsuit against Greystar January 16, 2025
  The Federal Trade Commission is suing Greystar for allegedly deceiving tenants through fees that raised rents above the advertised amount.
  Jeff Andrews
• Foreclosure activity subsided in 2024. Is it a sign of housing market stability? January 16, 2025
  Attom's newest foreclosure report noted that filings were down 10% from 2023 and down 35% from pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
  Sarah Wolak
• Longbridge files to remove ads from website in case against Mutual January 16, 2025
  Longbridge has filed a motion in court seeking to take down material it contends is deceptive and misleading from several websites.
  Chris Clow
• Realtor.com: HOA fees are on the rise among all home types January 16, 2025
  A Realtor.com report found that roughly 40% of for-sale listings last year included HOA dues, up slightly compared to 2023.
  Kennedy Edgerton
• Habitat for Humanity sees success with aging in place program January 16, 2025
  A New York county branch of Habitat for Humanity says its aging in place program is making a difference for area seniors.
  Chris Clow
• Trump’s HUD pick will aim to ‘maximize’ HUD budget if confirmed January 16, 2025
  Scott Turner was on the hot seat in his Senate confirmation hearing, which was largely cordial while illustrating his potential priorities if confirmed to lead HUD.
  Chris Clow
• CoreLogic puts property damage from two fires at up to $45B January 16, 2025
  CoreLogic today announced preliminary loss estimates for the Eaton and Palisades Fires totaling between $35 to $45 billion.
  Sarah Wolak
• The Southern housing markets poised to become boomtowns January 16, 2025
  Eight of the top 10 fastest-growing housing markets in the latest CoreLogic report are in the South, with Lakeland, Florida topping the list.
  Sarah Wolak
• NAR again looks to have Michigan antitrust suit dismissed January 16, 2025
  The defendants in the Hardy suit filed a motion to dismiss the first amended complaint filed by three Michigan real estate professionals.
  Brooklee Han
• Mortgage rates fall after remarks by Fed President Waller January 16, 2025
  The 10-year yield and mortgage rates fell today after remarks by St. Louis Fed President Chris Waller about rate cuts.
  Logan Mohtashami