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Are mortgage rates about to break out higher again?

Housing Wire

Will mortgage rates break toward 8% again, making another 2024 data line that looks like a carbon copy of 2023? It’s not part of my 2024 forecast, but since the Federal Reserve likes playing with fire , let’s look at where we are with mortgage rates and their impact on weekly housing data. Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield The 10-year yield is the key for housing in 2024.

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3 top takeaways as the DOJ takes on commissions

Real Estate News

The newest statement from the Department of Justice focuses on one MLS settlement in a specific case but could be a blueprint for the industry as a whole.

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Buyer agents are already cutting commissions: The Download

Inman

In the post-Sitzer world we now live in, agents and brokers are already dealing with the new reality by cutting buyer commissions to the bone.

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Brokerage Beat: News from Real, Compass, The Agency, C21

Real Estate News

Real passes 15,000 agents, adds Virginia firm; SF team returns to Compass; The Agency launches in Oklahoma City; Century 21 raises $3M for Easterseals.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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WATCH: Robert Reffkin talks portals, agents, the NYC subway

Inman

In a recent appearance at Inman Connect New York, the Compass CEO discussed his company's ongoing industry dominance and came out in favor of Homes.com in the portal wars.

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Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: An Affordable Housing Lottery in Crown Heights

Brownstoner

A Renovated Park Slope Brownstone and Three More to See, Starting at $949K Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Park Slope, South Midwood, and East Flatbush. They range in price from $949,000 to $3.995 million. Crown Heights ‘Eco-Yogi’ Townhouse Offered Via Affordable Housing Lottery Is… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: An Affordable Housing Lottery in Crown Heights appeared first on Brownstoner.

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15 Best Places in Arizona

BubbleInfo

Here’s a list of the 15 best places in Arizona where retirees can enjoy life on a Social Security check alone. In order to do this, they took the median Social Security benefits for 2023, doubled it for couples, and then set out to find cities where the rent doesn’t take up more than half […] The post 15 Best Places in Arizona first appeared on bubbleinfo.com.

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As home insurance bills go up, owners’ coverage is going down

Seattle Times Real Estate

Frequent natural disasters and high inflation have led insurers to raise premiums, and forced many customers to pare back their policies.

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What Is Guesty for Hosts and Is It Worth It for Vacation Rental Property Owners?

Mashvisor

Once you’ve bought a vacation rental property, you need to optimize its management in order to boost its performance and maximize your ROI.

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Can Charge Automation Help Transform Your Guests’ Experience?

Mashvisor

Read how Charge Automation uniquely enhances guest stays, turning every visit into a memorable experience.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.