Real Estate News

APRIL 8, 2024

The company reached the agreement in the Umpa case, the only major class action involving agent pay to name Real as a defendant.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

If you want to build the listing side of your business in the wake of the NAR settlement, Jimmy Burgess has 30 practical, actionable, doable strategies tailor-made for this moment.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

Baby boomers are exhibiting an overwhelming desire to age in place in their own homes, but their children — largely members of Generation X — are also making their desires felt by seeking out homes that can accommodate their needs as they get older, according to a recent report from the New York Times. Citing 2021 data from the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies that showed 88% of adults 65 and older are aging in place, many members of the following generation — primarily born b

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Real Estate News

APRIL 11, 2024

More than a quarter of consumers surveyed by Redfin don’t know how much their agent was paid, while nearly 20% weren’t sure who provided the compensation.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 9, 2024

You may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2024

The lack of affordable housing in the United States is well-documented in the nation’s urban markets, where it is contributing to the swelling ranks of the homeless. That same dire need for affordable housing for the least prosperous among us, however, also is a serious problem in rural America — home to nearly 70 million Americans. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers one of the main programs providing housing for low-income households in the rural stretches of this country — w

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Real Estate News

APRIL 9, 2024

A pair of new reports look at the role investors played in the housing market last year and offer insights into their current outlook and pain points.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 12, 2024

If you’re about to retire, or just did, downsizing can be a good way to try to cut down on some of your expenses.

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APRIL 10, 2024

NAR told the US Patent and Trademark Office on Monday that an NYC-based investment firm that operates fintech marketplace Republic has stepped over the line with its logo. What do you think?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2024

Analysts at investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods believe that the Department of Justice will intervene in Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit after receiving the green light to reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors. In a note published on Sunday, the analysts wrote that thanks to this “favorable judgement, the DOJ is now unconstrained from investigating NAR.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 9, 2024

While consumers are feeling less enthusiastic about the direction of mortgage rates, they “appear to be moving past the hurdle of last year’s sharp jump.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 8, 2024

If you have student loans and want to buy a home, you might have questions about how your debt affects your plans.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

United States property investors are putting the pedal to the metal and feeling optimistic despite a turbulent housing market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2024

With the Easter holiday last week, data for housing inventory , new listings and the pace of new contracts started all took a breather from their growth pace. Each of those notched down from a week ago and compared to a year ago. This is a holiday effect and it should all be reversed back onto the year’s growth trend by next Monday’s report. Here’s how 2024 is shaping up: There are now more listings, more active inventory and more sales than a year ago.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 8, 2024

The NAR settlement will lead to better service and lower costs for homebuyers, new research from the Consumer Federation of America suggests.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 11, 2024

There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight.

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Inman

APRIL 8, 2024

These markets offer significant price appreciation and access to outstanding amenities, presenting a potential goldmine for agents. These include metro-adjacent homes and new front-running vacation destinations.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering a ban on mortgage banks charging homebuyers for the lender’s title insurance policy , according to a report by Bloomberg. Lender’s title policies protect lenders from issues that may arise with the title of the property, but they are paid by the borrower. The homebuyer also has the option to purchase an owner’s title policy, which protects the equity they build on the property.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 12, 2024

The ruling leaves open the possibility of consolidation after settlements have concluded. But in the meantime, cases that had been on pause can move forward.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 10, 2024

Consumer prices continued to rise in March, with shelter and gasoline prices driving over half of the total increase. This marks the third consecutive strong reading. Despite a slowdown in the year-over-year increase, shelter costs continue to put upward pressure on inflation, accounting for over 60% of the total increase in all items excluding food.

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Inman

APRIL 12, 2024

Real estate professionals have been seeking answers since Wednesday, when many lost access to their personal websites, lead services and other tools provided by Boomtown, agents told Inman.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

It’s an election year, and housing affordability appears to be a big concern for voters. So, it’s not surprising to see the administration and members of Congress announcing big-ticket legislative initiatives to boost homeownership — like a first-time homebuyer tax credit and the Neighborhood Investment Act to fix up older homes. The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) applauds these initiatives.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 6, 2024

More than a dozen new offices for Real; The Agency expands in Texas and The Hamptons; ERA adds family-owned Colorado affiliate; Briko and iList join eXp.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

APRIL 9, 2024

Nat Henry wanted to know where he could build his life around walking and biking. Turns out a lot of other people were wondering about 15-minute neighborhoods, too.

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Inman

APRIL 12, 2024

Tune in for an engaging discussion surrounding the latest trends, predictions and insider knowledge on the 2024 housing market to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

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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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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

R New York , a brokerage boasting approximately 800 agents, has joined the American Real Estate Association , an alternative to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), according to The Real Deal. The American Real Estate Association’s membership increased by nearly 30% after the absorption of R New York members, bringing the total to roughly 3,800 members.

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Real Estate News

APRIL 8, 2024

At least seven complaints have been filed by former Keller Williams agents over reductions set to take effect on July 1.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 11, 2024

Taller residences, less parking, and more infill buildings will be allowed in New York City if the mayor’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning changes go ahead as planned. The draft text for the proposal was released today by the NYC Department of City Planning, the final installment in… Read More > The post City Releases Detailed Plan for Controversial Housing Zoning Changes appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

APRIL 11, 2024

Your team members and customers are struggling, Rachael Hite writes. Here is what wise brokers need to know about the state of happiness and how it impacts all of us.

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