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New objection to NAR settlement targets business practice changes, plaintiffs’ attorneys fees

Housing Wire

District Court in Kansas City — less than a month before the NAR settlement is slated for its final approval hearing — Monestier took issue with the business practice changes, saying they don’t do enough to protect consumers. Additionally, Monestier’s objection also claims that agents are still engaging in steering. Following the Aug.

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TCPA changes requiring permission for robocalls start next week

Housing Wire

Real estate agents who rely heavily on cold calling may need to rethink some of their marketing tactics. For real estate agents with a penchant for cold calling, this does not mean that they can no longer cold call. Additionally, agents must still adhere to existing restrictions through the National Do Not Call Registry.

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Rocket Companies announces deal to acquire Redfin for $1.75 billion

Housing Wire

The deal, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both Rocket Companies and Redfin, is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2025. Today, Rocket Companies announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase digital real estate brokerage Redfin in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 billion in equity.

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Pre-Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home

Keeping Current Matters

You may have been told that it’s important to get pre-approved at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Bottom Line.

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Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?

Keeping Current Matters

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to do this. This paperwork (the pre-approval letter) shows sellers you’re a qualified buyer, something that can really help you stand out from the crowd in the current ultra-competitive market.

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Tech Bytes: RatePlug debuts integrated home search, financing platform

Real Estate News

The offering combines affordability-based search, mortgage rates, pre-approval and lead scoring for agents and lenders. Plus, news from Goby Homes and more.

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Massachusetts set to bar home sellers from requiring inspection waivers

Housing Wire

The policy, put forth by the state’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), prohibits sellers and their agents from requiring or encouraging buyers to waive a home inspection as a condition of purchasing real estate. Other forms of noncompliance will be addressed based on the nature of the violation.