
Judge narrows Veterans United suit but lets RESPA claims proceed
State consumer claims are dismissed, but RESPA allegations survive

The scarcity pitch for private listings leaves out the key condition
Studies show that when buyers cannot see supply or terms, serious bidders may not enter and expected price can fall.

Now’s the Time: Late Summer Is the Best Season For Homebuyers to Score a Deal in These U.S. Metros
Late August is the best time for homebuyers to score a deal in parts of California, Austin, TX and certain New York City suburbs. Mid-September is the prime dealmaking window for buyers in Baltimore, Nashville, Southern California and parts of Texas. Late September is the sweet spot for buyers in H

With Buyers Firmly in the Driver’s Seat, Home-Purchase Cancellations Hit Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
14% of U.S. homebuying deals fell through in July, the highest share since November 2023, as buyers gained more power. Home-purchase cancellations are most prevalent in buyer-friendly southern markets, where a lot of inventory and fewer buyers are giving house hunters more confidence to walk away f


