Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) urged the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to revise its policies that ban veterans from paying broker commissions, an issue that is gaining attention following the NAR’s landmark $418 million settlement. Earlier this month, the NAR announced the settlement of various lawsuits filed by home sellers, which allege that the real estate industry colluded to keep agent commissions artificially high at 5% to 6% of a home’s sale price.

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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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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

As first-time homebuyers contemplate their housing options, the financial calculus between renting and owning is essential. Against the backdrop of elevated mortgage rates and soaring home prices , discerning the evolving financial dynamics between renter-friendly and buyer-friendly markets is also paramount. A report released Tuesday by Realtor.com highlights a significant disparity in costs between buying and renting a starter home across the country’s 50 largest metropolitan areas.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 27, 2024

Even as settlements continue to roll in, a panel of judges will hear arguments tomorrow about merging the remaining buyer agent commission lawsuits.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Reverse mortgage software and calculator provider Ibis Software announced this week that it appointed Robert Sivori, a reverse mortgage industry veteran, to its board of directors. Sivori’s role became effective March 1, according to an announcement distributed to RMD by company president Jerry Wagner. “Bringing a wealth of experience from the reverse mortgage industry, Sivori joins Ibis Software as a director, poised to contribute significantly to the company’s strategic growth initiatives,” th

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

In today's housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 27, 2024

Brokerages and agents need to communicate exactly how they serve buyers, just as they do for sellers — and what value those services bring to clients.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Figure Technology Solutions (FTS), the parent company of Figure Lending LLC , took another step this week to become a public company, just one week after announcing a reorganization of its enterprise structure. On Wednesday, the company said it “has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement” with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the proposed initial public offering of its equity securities.

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Real Estate News

MARCH 27, 2024

The 35,000 member multiple listing service calls the DOJ’s statement of interest an “ill-informed” interpretation of its compensation practices.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Clear Capital , a real estate valuation technology company, has broadened its collaboration with data management platform Cherre , the companies announced on Wednesday. Under the expanded partnership, Cherre’s customers will gain access to ClearAVM, Clear Capital’s automated valuation model (AVM), through Cherre’s advanced programming interface (API).

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MARCH 27, 2024

Governor Ned Lamont on Wednesday proclaimed March 27 "William Raveis Day" in Connecticut as the brokerage celebrated 50 years of service with an unforgettable anniversary bash.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

New York-based multichannel lender US Mortgage Corporation is expanding its efforts in the reverse mortgage space, illustrating its focus on growth. The company recently hired reverse mortgage industry veteran Ken Krajewski to serve as its managing director and head of reverse mortgage lending. US Mortgage recently surpassed 30 years in business. The expansion of its dedicated reverse lending division, which has been active for more than a decade, follows on other recent trends that have seen mo

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2024

The critical difference between survival and downfall during turbulent times, such as the commission lawsuits, is effective crisis management, Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Isreal writes.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

The Appraisal Foundation this week named Kelly Davids, former superintendent of the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, as its new president. Davids, who has been a foundation staff member since 2013 as a senior vice president, is also a former foundation trustee and has served various roles in Ohio politics over the past 40 years.

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MARCH 27, 2024

With a key inflation report due Friday, mortgage rates and long-term Treasury yields have retreated to levels not seen in two weeks after Fed signals it could ease up on "quantitative tightening.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

HomeServices of America , the remaining defendant in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit , suffered another blow on Tuesday. In a filing, Judge Stephen Bough, who oversaw the Sitzer/Burnett trial in Oct. 2023, denied the HomeServices defendants’ motion to decertify the class. HomeServices of America first filed its motion to decertify the class in early January 2024.

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MARCH 27, 2024

The Baltimore homeowner succumbed to cancer before she could celebrate a landmark appraisal bias win. She's part of a long legacy of Black homeowners who've died while fighting for their rights.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

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MARCH 27, 2024

Glennis Beacham founded the former indie brokerage in 2006 after growing her career over the course of more than two decades to become one of Atlanta's top luxury agents.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Snakes. Vultures. Con artists. Liars. These are all untrue and offensive words that come up when searching “Realtors” or “Real estate agents.” And before getting my real estate license in 2009, I had the same opinion, too. But even with all the negative nouns used to describe some real estate agents, the majority of real estate agents are professional and valuable.

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2024

The estate sits alone on its own 2.3-acre man-made island, and went into contract on Monday. The negotiated price and the buyer's identity are still unknown.

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Bigger Pockets

MARCH 27, 2024

For business travel to be tax-deductible, you need to leave your tax home. This is where you ordinarily conduct business, and you typically have to travel far enough to warrant an overnight stay (100 miles is a good rule to follow).

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MARCH 27, 2024

Thirty-six percent of Gen Zers and millennials who plan to buy a home in the near future intend to use a cash gift from family to contribute to a down payment, according to data from Redfin released Wednesday.

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Bigger Pockets

MARCH 27, 2024

With the college sports season’s thrilling climax, this is also an exciting time for real estate investors who own rentals in college towns that are being given a high profile.

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2024

Lender revises appraisal policies and practices in wake of lawsuit by Baltimore couple who claimed their home was undervalued by more than $250,000 because they were Black.

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Bigger Pockets

MARCH 27, 2024

This article is presented by DeRosa Group. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. Real estate investing, particularly in the multifamily sector, is both a rewarding and complex venture.

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MARCH 27, 2024

On this week's Pulse, we want to know how your conversations about commissions with clients have shifted in the wake of commission lawsuits and settlements. Weigh in, and let us know!

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RIS Media

MARCH 27, 2024

A home inspection is a critical checkpoint when buying or selling a house. It sheds light on the property’s condition that might not be visible to the naked eye. For buyers, it’s a safeguard against unforeseen expenses. It represents an opportunity for first-time sellers to rectify problems and enhance the home’s appeal. Preparing for the… The post How Buyers and Sellers Can Successfully Navigate Home Inspection Results appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MARCH 27, 2024

Explore how to transcend discounting and enhance value in response to the NAR settlement with strategic consultant Chris Pollinger.

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RIS Media

MARCH 27, 2024

No matter how the whole commission landscape shakes out going forward after all the legal issues are settled, there is no question that the buyer agent/client relationship has been changed forever. Whether that’s a good thing won’t be determined for a long time. But truth be told, as usual, the strong will survive. As mob… The post Op-Ed: ‘Remember When…’ May Be a Reality, but Not a Negative for the Best REALTORS® appeared first on RISMedia.

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