NAR urges DOJ and FTC to issue clear guidance on MLSs
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is urging federal antitrust regulators to issue clear guidance that recognizes multiple listing services (MLSs) as procompetitive data infrastructure and clarifies how competitors can share property data and use AI tools without running afoul of the law. In
CoStar to buy Zonda from MidOcean Partners
Private equity firm MidOcean Partners has signed a definitive agreement to sell Bora Inc. and its subsidiaries, known as Zonda, to CoStar Group for $800 million in cash, according to an announcement on Friday. Zonda is a North America-focused data, marketplace and software platform built around the
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Cash-Out Refi With a Low Rate: Why It’s a Trap [2026]
A cash-out refi replaces your entire mortgage at today's rate, not just the cash-out amount. If you have a low rate, the math almost never works for you.
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HELOC vs Home Equity Loan With a Low Mortgage Rate [2026]
Both a HELOC and home equity loan preserve your low first mortgage rate. See how to pick the right second lien for your renovation...