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Compass Is Called Before Congress for Antitrust Concerns

July 24th, 2026 by Aimee Ortiz

Image Caption: In an agreement announced in April, Compass became the first brokerage to join MREDâ��s expanded private listing network. A congressional subcommittee on Wednesday requested meetings with the companies.

A House Judiciary subcommittee summoned Compass, the biggest real estate brokerage in the world, and the listing service Midwest Real Estate Data to answer questions about their partnership.

Category: Compass Real Estate, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues, Real Estate Brokers, Consumer Protection, Zillow.com, House of Representatives, Reffkin, Robert

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24

A For-Profit Path to Keeping Housing Affordable

July 24th, 2026 by Elizabeth A. Harris

Image Caption: According to preservation groups, maintaining affordable housing as a for-profit entity is possible, so long as investors donâ��t need huge returns.

Housing groups attract investors with the promise of only modest returns so they can, in turn, keep rents as low as possible.

Category: Affordable Housing, Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Gentrification, Cost of Living and Affordability, Bowles, Erskine B, North Charleston (SC), South Carolina, Charlotte (NC), Corporate Social Responsibility, Public-Private Sector Cooperation

July
23

Fair Housing Groups Sue HUD Over Funding Changes

July 23rd, 2026 by Elizabeth A. Harris

Image Caption: Fair housing groups say a change to HUD grants will prevent them from investigating claims.

A shift in grant requirements would curtail fair housing investigations, according to a new lawsuit.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Fair Housing Act (1968), Federal Aid (US), Suits and Litigation (Civil), Housing and Urban Development Department, National Fair Housing Alliance, Massachusetts, United States, Trump, Donald J

July
23

You’ve Just Won… the Chance to Buy a House

July 23rd, 2026 by Kim Bellware

Image Caption: The mayor of Elk Grove Village, Ill., Craig Johnson, left, facilitated a housing raffle. The prize: the ability to buy a house without a bidding war.

In a novel public-private partnership, a Chicago suburb raffled off the opportunity for local residents to buy houses below market rate.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Public-Private Sector Cooperation, Contests and Prizes, Affordable Housing, Cost of Living and Affordability, Elk Grove Village (Ill), Chicago (Ill)

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DIY Outdoor Lighting Projects That Make a Real Impact

July 20th, 2026 by Napier ERA

DIY Outdoor Lighting Projects That Make a Real Impact | Napier Realtors ERA

There's something about a well-lit backyard on a warm summer night that just feels like home. A few simple lighting touches can completely change how your outdoor space looks and feels — and if selling is on your horizon, that glow carries real weight with buyers. Our real estate agents at Napier Realtors ERA have seen firsthand how the right outdoor details help Richmond homes stand out from the very first impression.

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