Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

The National Association of Realtors has agreed to pay $418 million in damages to settle the commission lawsuits. The story was first reported by the New York Times. NAR’s legal counsel approved the settlement agreement early Friday morning. It has yet to be filed in court. Lawyers for the trade organization told the Times that they anticipate the settlement will be filed in the coming weeks, however it will still be subject to court approval.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 15, 2024

As a part of its proposed settlement, NAR agreed to significant policy changes that will impact how all agents do business — and how buyer agents get paid.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 7, 2024

If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal.

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Inman

MARCH 29, 2024

The Council of Multiple Listing Services, a trade group of about 225 MLSs, united with Northwest MLS on Wednesday to pen amicus briefs exposing alleged flaws in the DOJ's statement of interest.

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NAR: Economic Outlook

MARCH 12, 2024

Housing Affordability Conditions Made Progress in Janua At the national level, housing affordability increased in January 2024 compared to the previous month, according to NAR’s Housing Affordability Index.

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RIS Media

MARCH 25, 2024

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Real Estate News

MARCH 28, 2024

NAR this week sent letters asking government lending agencies to allow buyers to finance agent compensation. Thursday, it started getting answers.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for.

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Inman

MARCH 29, 2024

Corcoran told Yahoo! Finance she doesn't believe the effects of the settlement will be as earth-shattering as many make them out to be, but that "the confusion it's causing is amazing.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

MARCH 19, 2024

You’ve probably heard the news that there are changes coming in terms of how real estate commissions are paid. This might sound exciting and like a potential game-changer for you as a home seller or buyer, with headlines proclaiming things like: “Real estate commissions are being slashed!” “Selling your house will now be less expensive!” “No more paying 6% to real estate agents!

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Brownstoner

MARCH 25, 2024

Gowanus, an industrial and low-lying neighborhood, has been undergoing a sudden and sweeping transformation over the past year and a half. Swathes of low slung 19th and early 20th century brick industrial buildings have been demolished. In their place, ubiquitous on many blocks, are active construction sites ringed by green… Read More > The post Extensive Construction in Gowanus Forecasts a Very Different Neighborhood Ahead appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2024

Mortgage rates had a chance to break to new highs this year, but the Federal Reserve took a moderate tone at the last Fed meeting. We saw the benefit of lower mortgage rates with the last two existing home sales reports, which showed growth. Then mortgage rates rose, facilitating five weeks of negative purchase application data. As rates were hitting year-to-date highs, the fear was that the Fed would go hawkish in their March meeting, which could push mortgage rates toward 8% and tank 2024 dema

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Real Estate News

MARCH 27, 2024

State Farm, which stopped issuing new homeowner policies in the state last year, will no longer renew existing policies starting in July.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 18, 2024

Are you thinking about buying a home soon?

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Inman

MARCH 15, 2024

NextHome CEO James Dwiggins, Strategic Officer Keith Robinson and Ed Zorn, the California Regional MLS general counsel, tackle NAR's big settlement. Stream it live, exclusively at Inman.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

MARCH 29, 2024

Here are some graphs on outstanding mortgages by interest rate, the average mortgage interest rate, borrowers’ credit scores and current loan-to-value (LTV) from the FHFA’s National Mortgage Database through Q4 2023 (released this morning). Current Outstanding Mortgage Rates Here is some data showing the distribution of interest rates on closed-end, fixed-rate 1-4 family mortgages outstanding at the end of each quarter since Q1 2013 through Q4 2023.

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Brownstoner

MARCH 7, 2024

Spaced elbow to elbow in Hoyt Street’s City Life Church Monday night, Gowanus locals aired their concerns at a community meeting on a migrant shelter for 400 men slated to open in a former factory building on 3rd Street. A vocal group dominated the meeting, heckling speakers and yelling snipes… Read More > The post Overflow Crowd Packs Gowanus Church for Rowdy Meeting Over Migrant Shelter appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Three agents formerly affiliated with Keller Williams Realty — Jerri L. Moulder, David L. Bueker and Robert E. Hill — have taken legal action against the real estate brokerage by filing three separate class-action lawsuits, Inman first reported on Tuesday. The lawsuits contest alterations made to Keller Williams’ profit-sharing program, with one of them seeking a court order to halt further payouts until the case concludes.

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Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 23, 2024

The 30 broker-owned or hybrid MLSs not covered by NAR’s settlement agreement must decide whether to pay into a settlement fund, request mediation, or fight on.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 20, 2024

Thinking about buying a home?

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Inman

MARCH 22, 2024

The news comes one week after NAR's whopping $418 million settlement was announced. Compass also agreed to make some minor changes to its business practices as part of the settlement.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 29, 2024

What Renovations Should I Make at My House Before Selling? Are you wondering about the best renovations for ROI and resale? If so, you are wise to do so. Many potential homeowners never give it a second thought. Many sellers assume that any renovations or repairs they do to their house will automatically increase the […] The post Renovations and Improvements That Give Home Sellers High Return on Investment appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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RIS Media

MARCH 6, 2024

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday signaled that rate cuts are coming this year, sticking to the Fed’s cautious script about slashing rates too quickly before it has a sustained handle on inflation. “In our pursuit of our dual mandate, the Federal Reserve remains steadfast in promoting maximum employment and stable prices for the… The post Fed Chair Powell Affirms Rate Cuts Are Coming This Year as U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement of commission lawsuits nationwide is expected to force mortgage lenders and loan officers to find new ways of approaching listing agents and borrowers, give LOs a more significant role in the home-buying process, and encourage housing professionals to pursue dual-licensing, industry experts told HousingWire.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 15, 2024

Top companies and MLSs outside the settlement can take part in a streamlined process to pay into a fund — but it could cost millions.

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Bigger Pockets

MARCH 4, 2024

Another bill is targeting real estate investors—this time, with a goal to “help Main Street compete with Wall Street.” What's in the bill? And what are the consequences for investors if passed?

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Inman

MARCH 25, 2024

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty President and CEO Budge Huskey corrects the record on commissions — and the potential impact of the NAR settlement on buyers, sellers and agents.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

MARCH 9, 2024

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Eye on Housing

MARCH 20, 2024

Continuing NAHB’s commitment to be at the forefront of research on home buyer preferences, the 2024 edition of What Home Buyers Really Want was recently released at the International Builders’ Show. The primary objective of the study is to provide builders, manufacturers, architects, and the general residential construction industry with a thorough analysis of what.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Florida is reckoning with a severe homeowners insurance crisis. The recent surge in both the frequency and intensity of hurricanes that have battered the state has prompted numerous insurers and reinsurers to exit the market , leaving Florida homeowners grappling with skyrocketing premiums and limited coverage options. According to the Insurance Information Institute , this exodus has resulted in Florida homeowners paying an average of nearly $4,000 a year in insurance , which is nearly three ti

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Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group

Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.

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