Jason Oppenheim: Compass' real play isn't listings, it's leverage
The Oppenheim Group founder says the focus is on the wrong part of the consolidation story
by Jessi Healey May 26
Oppenheim talks LA mansion tax as NYC weighs pied-à-terre proposal
As LA toys with repealing a luxury real estate tax, NYC considers adopting one of its own
by Jessi Healey May 7
Illinois Realtors raises $1M war chest to fight Chicago tax hike
Chicago voters are set to decide whether to quadruple the tax buyers pay on residential and commercial properties in the city. Illinois Realtors plans to lead the fight
by Taylor Anderson Jan 31
Chicago voters to decide whether to hike real estate transfer tax
Proponents said the measure would raise $100M per year. Chicago Realtors said the tax was volatile and not a reliable funding stream
by Taylor Anderson Nov 8
As mortgage lenders' costs rise, so do homebuyers' closing costs
Rising home prices and lender costs helped drive up homebuyers' closing costs by 13.4% in 2021, to an average of $6,905. Loan production expenses hit an all-time high during Q4 2021
by Matt Carter Apr 22
3 things to do once your loan-to-value ratio hits 78 percent
by Benny Kass Feb 26
Associations play active role in local, state and national legislation
by Bernice Ross Dec 10
Despite prime location, high-tech improvements and tax setup, buyers afraid to commit
by Steve Bergsman Nov 11
Whether buying or selling, be prepared for surprises
by Dian Hymer Feb 22