• New home sales shocked, but are these numbers legit?,Logan Mohtashami

    New home sales shocked, but are these numbers legit?

    Today’s report on new home sales printed one of the most surprising results I’ve seen in a while, showcasing significant growth. Now, we should have expected some growth in new home sales, given that mortgage rates have declined recently. In fact, each time mortgage rates have approached 6% since la

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  • Compass-Anywhere deal sparks MLS reckoning,Brooklee Han

    Compass-Anywhere deal sparks MLS reckoning

    For many in the multiple listing services (MLS) industry, Monday’s announcement that Compass was acquiring Anywhere served as a wake-up call of sorts. Over the past year, Compass has worked to grow its stockpile of exclusive listings, but many did not consider the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm a seriou

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  • Blueberry farmers still face Helene recovery one year later,Jamie Ertle

    Blueberry farmers still face Helene recovery one year later

    Alma, Ga. (WTOC) - Farmers across the Southeast region are still recovering from Hurricane Helene nearly one year later. WTOC has been recognizing the resilient cities and counties hit hardest by one of the most destructive hurricanes our area has seen in decades. Team WTOC walked the blueberry fiel

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