RealPage sues California city officials over rental algorithm ban
(apnews.com)
Real estate software company RealPage filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Berkeley, California — the latest city to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents.
Real estate software company RealPage filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Berkeley, California — the latest city to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents.
Big VC Tech Money Has Greatly Misunderstood Real Estate
(medium.com)
Let’s cut through the mythology: Silicon Valley’s or Big Tech’s decade-long attempt to disrupt real estate represents one of the most fascinating case studies in digital transformation failure of our time. After pouring north of $30 billion into “revolutionizing” how the world buys and sells homes, the tech industry has accomplished remarkably little in fundamentally changing how transactions actually happen.
Let’s cut through the mythology: Silicon Valley’s or Big Tech’s decade-long attempt to disrupt real estate represents one of the most fascinating case studies in digital transformation failure of our time. After pouring north of $30 billion into “revolutionizing” how the world buys and sells homes, the tech industry has accomplished remarkably little in fundamentally changing how transactions actually happen.
Doge Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500M Building
(wired.com)
The DOGE-affiliated acting president of the United States Institute of Peace, a Congressionally funded, independent think tank, has moved to transfer the agency’s $500 million headquarters building to the General Services Administration free of charge, according to court documents revealed in a recently filed lawsuit.
The DOGE-affiliated acting president of the United States Institute of Peace, a Congressionally funded, independent think tank, has moved to transfer the agency’s $500 million headquarters building to the General Services Administration free of charge, according to court documents revealed in a recently filed lawsuit.
Trump says U.S. will 'get Greenland,' military force not ruled out
(usatoday.com)
President Donald Trump refused on Saturday to take military force off the table in his quest to acquire Greenland, saying he had an obligation to pursue ownership of the Danish territory that has rebuffed his advances.
President Donald Trump refused on Saturday to take military force off the table in his quest to acquire Greenland, saying he had an obligation to pursue ownership of the Danish territory that has rebuffed his advances.
Realtor.com Reports Active Inventory Up 28.5% YoY
(calculatedriskblog.com)
Realtor.com Reports Active Inventory Up 28.5% YoY
Realtor.com Reports Active Inventory Up 28.5% YoY
Home Sellers and Buyers Accuse Realtors of Blocking Lower Fees
(nytimes.com)
A year after a landmark settlement called for a disruption in how real estate agents are paid, people say they still feel forced to pay them excessive commissions.
A year after a landmark settlement called for a disruption in how real estate agents are paid, people say they still feel forced to pay them excessive commissions.
Sensitive Complex Housing CIA Facility Was on GSA's List of Properties for Sale
(wired.com)
A now-deleted list containing hundreds of US government properties that the General Services Administration (GSA) plans to sell includes most of a sprawling, highly sensitive federal complex in Springfield, Virginia, that also houses a secretive Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) facility, WIRED has learned.
A now-deleted list containing hundreds of US government properties that the General Services Administration (GSA) plans to sell includes most of a sprawling, highly sensitive federal complex in Springfield, Virginia, that also houses a secretive Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) facility, WIRED has learned.
Supply constraints do not explain house price, quantity growth across US cities
(nber.org)
The standard view of housing markets holds that the flexibility of local housing supply–shaped by factors like geography and regulation–strongly affects the response of house prices, house quantities and population to rising housing demand.
The standard view of housing markets holds that the flexibility of local housing supply–shaped by factors like geography and regulation–strongly affects the response of house prices, house quantities and population to rising housing demand.
'They turned our home into a cemetery': high price of El Salvador's Bitcoin City
(theguardian.com)
Mangroves are being destroyed and residents displaced to make way for an airport to serve president Nayib Bukele’s vision of a tax-free economic hub
Mangroves are being destroyed and residents displaced to make way for an airport to serve president Nayib Bukele’s vision of a tax-free economic hub
Show HN: We made a photo search engine for homes for sale
(ycombinator.com)
We're a small team of 3 engineers, and wanted to make a better way to look for for properties online.
We're a small team of 3 engineers, and wanted to make a better way to look for for properties online.
Occupry your next lease to negotiate a better deal
(occupry.com)
Upload your lease and our specialized AI agents will review it clause-by-clause, researching local jurisdiction laws and best practices to help you negotiate better terms.
Upload your lease and our specialized AI agents will review it clause-by-clause, researching local jurisdiction laws and best practices to help you negotiate better terms.
Why rents are still rising too fast
(economist.com)
Across advanced economies, the rental market is undergoing a profound change.
Across advanced economies, the rental market is undergoing a profound change.
Gone are the days when a 'good job' gets you a house – and now we have the data
(theguardian.com)
A decade ago, the then treasurer, Joe Hockey, told Australians that if they wanted to buy a house, the first thing they should do is “get a good job that pays good money”. But new research from the Australia Institute shows that even a good job is no longer enough to afford to buy a home.
A decade ago, the then treasurer, Joe Hockey, told Australians that if they wanted to buy a house, the first thing they should do is “get a good job that pays good money”. But new research from the Australia Institute shows that even a good job is no longer enough to afford to buy a home.
Several states seek end to property taxes
(foxbusiness.com)
As Tax Day nears, fiscally conservative leaders in several states are pushing to abolish property taxes, with one Pennsylvania lawmaker arguing that homeowners shouldn’t have to "pay rent" to the government.
As Tax Day nears, fiscally conservative leaders in several states are pushing to abolish property taxes, with one Pennsylvania lawmaker arguing that homeowners shouldn’t have to "pay rent" to the government.
The Church FAQ
(scalzi.com)
A few years ago, we bought a church building. Since then, every time I mention it online and/or on social media, someone always responds, “wait, you bought a church, what” and then asks some standard questions. At this point it makes good sense to offer up a Church FAQ to answer some of those most common questions. Let’s begin!
A few years ago, we bought a church building. Since then, every time I mention it online and/or on social media, someone always responds, “wait, you bought a church, what” and then asks some standard questions. At this point it makes good sense to offer up a Church FAQ to answer some of those most common questions. Let’s begin!
1.1M Homeowners with Negative Equity in Q4 2024
(calculatedriskblog.com)
CoreLogic® ... today released the Homeowner Equity Report (HER) for the fourth quarter of 2024.
CoreLogic® ... today released the Homeowner Equity Report (HER) for the fourth quarter of 2024.
The failure of the land value tax
(worksinprogress.co)
Land value taxes are once again becoming a popular all-purpose solution to housing issues. But implementing them in the early 1900s Britain destroyed the then-dominant Liberal Party.
Land value taxes are once again becoming a popular all-purpose solution to housing issues. But implementing them in the early 1900s Britain destroyed the then-dominant Liberal Party.
Record Judgement Against HOA, $1.8MM, in Santa Clara Suit over Abandoned Well
(msn.com)
SANTA CLARA — It's been nearly seven years since water began accumulating in the crawlspace of Doug Ridley and Sherry Shen's condo — an alarming discovery that led to the uncovering of an abandoned artesian well under their living room that would wreak havoc on the couple's lives.
SANTA CLARA — It's been nearly seven years since water began accumulating in the crawlspace of Doug Ridley and Sherry Shen's condo — an alarming discovery that led to the uncovering of an abandoned artesian well under their living room that would wreak havoc on the couple's lives.
Neom is reportedly turning into a financial disaster, except for McKinsey and Co
(techcrunch.com)
A new WSJ report suggests that Saudi Arabia’s now eight-year-old Neom project — a futuristic, carbon-neutral, 105-mile-long linear city envisioned by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — has become a financial sinkhole.
A new WSJ report suggests that Saudi Arabia’s now eight-year-old Neom project — a futuristic, carbon-neutral, 105-mile-long linear city envisioned by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — has become a financial sinkhole.
Trump Agency Pulls 443 Sites Off Market in Real Estate Reversal
(bloomberg.com)
The Trump administration has reversed its decision to list nearly 80 million square feet of federal property for possible sale, another setback for President Donald Trump’s efforts to significantly shrink the size of the federal government.
The Trump administration has reversed its decision to list nearly 80 million square feet of federal property for possible sale, another setback for President Donald Trump’s efforts to significantly shrink the size of the federal government.
Your Next Two Zeroes
(taylor.town)
You can purchase a nice home for $1M. You can purchase a nice skyscraper for $100M.
You can purchase a nice home for $1M. You can purchase a nice skyscraper for $100M.
Show HN: Paste a Zillow URL and get a property analysis
(trymasterkey.com)
A comprehensive evaluation of this property's features, market position, and investment potential.
A comprehensive evaluation of this property's features, market position, and investment potential.