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The conversation surrounding renting vs. homeownership has been contentious for some time now. The question as to whether it’s cheaper to rent or to buy a home is not clear cut, as several factors can impact both arguments. One recent study—conducted by researchers from Zillow and the online marketplace platform Thumbtack—examines the hidden costs of…

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Three separate federal lawsuits involving Compass and seven different MLSs are now making their way through the (often slow-moving) civil litigation process, marking a clear new level of conflict between incumbents defending long-running industry practices and deep-pocketed disruptors with new priorities. The confrontation comes after more than a year of fast-escalating tensions, in which the…

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