Real Brokerage makes $9.25 million deal to settle commissions suit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 11, 2024
There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight.
Inman
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
Insurance companies are leveraging aerial images of homes to drop properties deemed too risky, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Consumer advocates are concerned that customers are not always able to challenge images that could be out of date or inaccurate. The increased use of aerial images also comes at a time when many home insurance carriers nationwide try to offload some risk from their property portfolios, sometimes leaving states altogether to recover from big underwritin
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.
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.
Inman
APRIL 8, 2024
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Housing Wire
APRIL 6, 2024
Weekly housing inventory data — both active inventory and new listings — are prone to one-week moves that deviate from a trend, especially if people are going Easter egg hunting. So, the fact that active inventory and new listings data fell last week isn’t a big deal. Although I expect some of the weekly data to rebound next week as a result, growth in active and new listings is still trending slower than I thought would happen in 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Housing Wire
APRIL 11, 2024
Many real estate executives and analysts believe that the Department of Justice , now with the green light to reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors , will shake up the civil commission lawsuit settlement agreement. But legal experts are not as certain. Now unshackled , the DOJ could file a statement on interest in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit and express concerns about the terms of NAR’s settlement agreement.
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.
Eye on Housing
APRIL 11, 2024
Inputs to residential construction, goods less food and energy, increased for the fifth straight month, according to the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The index for inputs to residential construction, goods less food and energy, represents building materials used in residential construction.
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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Housing Wire
APRIL 9, 2024
Keller Williams was named to an eighth class-action lawsuit that takes issue with alterations made to the brokerage’s profit-sharing program. In the past few weeks, seven agents formerly affiliated with Keller Williams — Jerri Moulder, David Bueker, Robert Hill, Kevin Ortiz, Edward Fordyce, Paul Davis, and Penny Alper — took legal action against the real estate brokerage by filing seven separate class-action lawsuits.
Real Estate News
APRIL 12, 2024
Top Agent Network is asking for an October 2025 trial date in the dispute over the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation policy.
RIS Media
APRIL 8, 2024
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Inman
APRIL 10, 2024
Bond market investors who fund most mortgage loans are increasingly convinced the latest inflation numbers mean the Federal Reserve won't cut rates in June.
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