Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
RE/MAX and Anywhere Real Estate can breathe a sigh of relief. The two corporate brokerages have received preliminary approval of their settlement agreements in the Sitzer/Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek commission lawsuits. Judge Stephen Bough, who oversaw the Sitzer/Burnett trial last month in Missouri’s Western District, granted the settlements preliminary approval Monday morning.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
This time every year, homeowners who are planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait until after the holidays?
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pausing foreclosures on homes financed with VA loans for six months to help military borrowers in danger of losing their homes, a department spokesperson said in a statement to HousingWire on Monday. The Veterans Assistance Partial Claim Payment program — which began July 2021 — allowed military borrowers to skip six or 12 mortgage payments during the COVID-19 pandemic if they had a financial hardship.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
After taking on the role of president a few months early, Tracy Kasper joined other officers for their gala moment at the association’s conference.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Real estate agents are facing a contracting issue that could seriously upend the traditional housing landscape. The Sitzer/Burnett trial out of Kansas City found the National Association of Realtors (NAR) guilty of conspiring to inflate agent commissions — sparking a debate over agent commission fees and the longstanding role of buyer agents in real estate transactions.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The agreements, which cover multiple buyer-broker commissions lawsuits, were deemed “fair, reasonable and adequate” by the judge.
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Inman
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The National Association of Realtors officially installed its new leadership team for 2024 at the trade organization’s annual conference, NAR NXT, in Anaheim, California, last week. Tracy Kasper was sworn in as the new president during the event, but she assumed the role in August 2023 (three months ahead of schedule) following the resignation of former president Kenny Parcell.
Inman
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Justin Havre and his 60-agent team in Calgary are the latest big names to move brokerages as big-name firms compete for top talent.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
California-based retail lender American Pacific Mortgage (APM) has named vice chairman Bill Lowman as its chairman of the board, succeeding APM founder Kurt Reisig. Lowman will continue his daily work as an adviser to the APM senior management while more fully guiding the company through his work on the board, the company said earlier this month. Lowman has been with the lender for more than 21 years starting from managing a founding branch to being promoted as president in 2004, CEO in 2017 an
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Inman
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
A judge has granted preliminary approval of the franchisers' multimillion dollar settlements in Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek. Final approval may happen next year.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
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Inman
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
At a Friday board meeting, a member of NAR's board of directors predicted "less authority" in 2024 as the embattled trade group's growing Executive Committee shoulders more responsibility.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
In the world of real estate, first impressions are crucial. Making a property look its best can mean the difference between a quick sale and a property sitting on the market for months. Virtual home staging is one innovative tool that has emerged to help real estate professionals in this endeavor. Using computer-generated imagery, this… The post The Pros and Cons of Virtual Staging in Real Estate appeared first on RISMedia.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Twenty-five Compass agents with the most buyer-exclusive agreements and in-person interactions after 100 days of 2024 will win a trip to NYC, lunch with Leonard Steinberg and dinner at Reffkin’s home.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Thirty percent of rentals advertised on Zillow in October offered concessions of some sort, such as free parking or free months of rent.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
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Inman
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The National Association of Realtors installed its 2024 leadership after the board of directors meeting during its annual NAR NXT conference. Kasper started her term three months early, after the resignation of former president Kenny Parcell.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
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RIS Media
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Tracy Kasper was installed as 2024 president of the National Association of REALTORS®, and other leadership was appointed, during the 2023 NAR NXT, The Realtor® Experience in Anaheim, California. With more than 30 years in real estate, Kasper, from Nampa, Idaho, is broker-owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Silverhawk Realty. She has served on NAR’s board… The post NAR Announces 2024 Leadership Team appeared first on RISMedia.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
This week, Sue "Pinky" Benson talks through the best ways to edit video for Instagram Reels. Hint: It's not within the Instagram app.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Supporting buyers and sellers through the real estate journey and beyond is no easy feat considering the abundance of moving pieces that need to come together to facilitate a successful purchase or sale. For Bennion Deville Homes’ Broker/General Manager Chris Anderson, attaching a home warranty to each and every contract goes a long way toward… The post Home Warranties an Essential Tool That Benefits Buyers and Sellers Alike appeared first on RISMedia.
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Inman
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Top real estate agent Joyce Rey sits down with Jon Krabbe of Agent Image to delve into the current landscape of the ultra-high-end real estate market. Join us as we discuss the unique challenges faced by luxury realtors and the evolving expectations of buyers and sellers.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
While home improvement loans have always been common, in an economy full of challenges and inflation more homeowners have been turning to loans to be able to make any sort of fix or change to their homes. In fact, across the 50 states, an average of 361.2 home improvement loans are originated for every 100,000… The post States Where Home Improvement Loans Are Most, and Least, Common appeared first on RISMedia.
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
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RIS Media
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Since jumping into real estate, Heather McColaugh has taken the industry by storm. After years of managing her career in pharmaceutical sales and caring for her three adopted children, McColaugh realized that something needed to change. “I had absolutely no control over my day, and no bandwidth,” says McColaugh, one of five Regional Rookie of… The post 2023 Midwest Regional Rookie of the Year Heather McColaugh Pours Heart Into Her Community appeared first on RISMedia.
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