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Above, Bridget Hensley REMAX has announced the opening of a new office in West Columbia, Texas, led by broker/owner Bridget Hensley. The name, REMAX POINTE, was chosen to reflect the firm’s guidance, direction and purpose, according to a release.  The new office launches with nine agents, offering expertise across residential real estate, including first-time buyers,…

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Homeowners living in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods are paying hundreds—even thousands—more per year for the same homeowners insurance coverage as homeowners in white neighborhoods, according to a new research report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA). The nonprofit research and advocacy group found that the average cost of homeowners insurance rose by 24%…

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Compass targets Zillow with consumer ethics complaints in dozens of states Compass filed state-level ethics complaints on July 14 through 30 Realtor® associations, at least 50 MLSs and multiple real estate regulators across 26 states, targeting Zillow and focusing on allegedly misleading property designations on listings. A source with direct knowledge of the effort told…

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As 2026 moves forward amid rising inflation and a fairly soft labor market, are leading indicators pointing to a better near-term economy?  The nonprofit research firm The Conference Board’s latest monthly Leading Economic Indicators report found a slight decline as the Board’s Leading Economic Index hit 99.1 in June, a 0.2% downturn compared to the…

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