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Olga Lopez

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How the data center boom is reshaping US housing markets

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-05-15 03:45
Data center developers are outbidding homebuilders for land, poaching their electricians and driving up utility bills.

Why a hardhat tour is luxury real estate’s new power move

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-05-15 03:30
The traditional open house is not disappearing, new Inman contributor Miltiadis Kastanis writes, but the next generation of luxury marketing will likely feel far more immersive than transactional. 

The Clear Cooperation Policy is dead. What comes next?

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-05-15 03:00
How will we navigate this new terrain, now that NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy has fallen out of favor with the real estate industry? coach Darryl Davis asks.

Rocket Sues UWM for $100 Million Over Alleged Breach of Non-Solicitation Agreement

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-05-14 18:57

Rocket Mortgage filed a lawsuit against United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) on May 14, seeking nearly $100 million in damages for allegedly breaching a non-solicitation agreement tied to mortgage servicing rights purchases, according to a complaint filed in the New York Supreme Court’s Commercial Division. The lawsuit centers on three bundles of mortgage servicing rights that…

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Curb appeal isn’t just for listings — it starts with YOU

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-05-14 18:00
The next time you're telling your clients to spruce up their listing, coach Darryl Davis writes, take a look at upgrading your own brand elements.

Renovation and Repair Pain Points, Myths and Realities

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-05-14 15:48

Homesellers navigating renovations and repairs before listing are facing a complex landscape shaped by economic pressures, evolving expectations and persistent industry challenges. With many buyers seeking turnkey homes, making all the fixes can be problematic financially. Greatbuildz.com Co-CEO Jon Grishpul points out major renovation pain points, myths and realities. Pain points Cost overruns and budget…

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Mortgage Rates Inch Down This Week

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-05-14 15:35

Mortgage rates ticked down slightly this week despite inflation concerns rising after this week’s CPI report.  The average mortgage rate decreased 1 basis point to 6.36% down from 6.37% last week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), released by Freddie Mac Thursday. Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant said mortgage rates may…

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MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld Expand Global Reach at Major Real Estate Events in Canada, Spain

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-05-14 15:18

MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld will continue promoting South Florida’s global real estate presence at two major international events this month: REALTOR® QUEST 2026 in Toronto, Canada and SIMA 2026 in Madrid, Spain. The organization said its participation is part of an ongoing effort to expand worldwide exposure for Miami and South Florida while generating additional…

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Sensitive Sales: Insights Into Helping Family Sell a Home After a Loss

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-05-14 15:11

It’s an emotional yet common event that many families unfortunately face. A loved one passes away, someone inherits the property and suddenly there is a home to be sold…sometimes quickly. The new owner may even reside thousands of miles away, and soon realizes that while the house or condo is valuable, estate checks must be…

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Can a Self-Represented Appraiser Beat a 1.5 Million-Member Organization?

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-05-14 14:20

For a quarter century, Carla DeYoung was part of the system. She held a real estate license, paid her dues to the local association, the state association and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). She played by the rules because she believed in them. Then the rules changed in ways she believed crossed a line.…

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Ownli isn’t competing with agents. It’s providing overdue automation

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-05-14 14:00
Ownli is taking on the aspects of everyday real estate agent work that should have been automated a decade ago, broker-owner Deb Siefkin writes.
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