The list of homeowners who may owe New York City’s new pied-à-terre tax has shrunk, partly because New York State provided tax information six months early. New court filings show a second wave of letters is going out to thousands of owners who may be required to pay the tax, which the city calls a […]

U.S. foreclosure activity increased in July, with foreclosure filings rising 10% from a year earlier, although activity remained below historic norms, according to ATTOM‘s July 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report released Thursday. A total of 39,906 U.S. properties had foreclosure filings in July, including default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions. That was up 1%

For Shayne Fairley, taking over as CEO of Stellar MLS in March wasn’t just about stepping into a new role — it was about accelerating the pace of an industry that’s long been known for moving slowly. Fairley, who spent nearly two decades at the MLS, including eight years as chief operations officer, succeeded Merri