Scandals, lawsuits, Fed rate cuts and iconic listings made headlines this year and kept the real estate industry buzzing. Now, let’s see how well you recall these standout moments of 2024.
Source: Inman News
QUIZ: How well do you remember the big real estate stories of 2024?
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