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Judge denies HomeServices’ motion for mistrial in commission lawsuit

Housing Wire

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The ninth day of the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit started off with some overnight news from the court. He testified that, in most cases, homebuyers would be unable to include buyer agent commission costs into their financing. “My concern is buyers who are cash-constrained,” Stevens said.

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The last stand for forbearance housing market crash bros?

Housing Wire

Forbearance will have to end at some point, and when it does, couldn’t all these homes flood the housing market at once, driving prices down and scaring would-be homeowners away from purchasing? We know the current status of the housing market in America is vigorous, if not hot. Here’s how to find property owners ready to sell.

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Why an Economic Downturn Represents the Best Time to Invest in Real Estate

The Close

But for value-seeking investors like myself, the scariest time to invest is actually in a good economy, when housing prices are rising at a blistering pace. Despite this, many agents have a hard time persuading would-be investors that a downturn is the right time to jump into the real estate market and start investing.

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How Smart Investors Decipher & Respond to Real Estate Market Cycles

The Close

Therefore, in this article we will explore common real estate market cycles and the indicators you can look for to better understand which market stage your area is in. It’s important to say that, despite the fact that national and global events can have a great effect on housing markets and cycles, real estate markets are primarily local.

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How to Know When a Recession Has Started

Realty Biz

Inflation is still so high that despite pay raises, most Americans’ purchasing power is eroding. There have been four consecutive interest rate hikes that have pushed borrowing costs to the highest level since 2019. Inflation has been raging, wages are growing, employment is up, and unemployment is at a 50-year low.

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Here’s What You Missed This Week in Real Estate: Hot Sheet Recap March 27th-31st

Broke Agent Media

That’s why BAM started the Hot Sheet with Byron Lazine —your daily dose of real estate news to keep you afloat. If it continues in this direction, where appraisals become easier—and it doesn’t impact the valuations when banks are lending…we could see a quicker process for buyers. We’ve got you covered with this weekly recap.

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Consumer Sentiment Is The Lowest It’s Ever Been. Here’s How Agents Can Turn the Tide

Broke Agent Media

think it’s a good time to buy a house—the lowest share since 1978. The years 2022 and 2023 are the only times fewer than 50% of Americans have seen the housing market as good for buyers. adults perceiving the housing market as favorable to buyers. adults now say it’s a bad time to buy a house.

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