Inman
AUGUST 26, 2024
Pending sales of starter homes surged 10.2 percent in July, reaching their highest point since October 2022 as mortgage rates began to decline, according to data released Monday by Redfin.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 17, 2024
Have lower mortgage rates already started to slow down housing inventory? I have a simple weekly growth model with the Altos inventory data: when rates are high, over 7.25%, inventory should grow between 11,000-17,000 weekly. This has happened six times this year and even though that would be an average inventory growth level with higher rates, it didn’t happen even once last year.
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Real Estate News
AUGUST 12, 2024
The plaintiffs say they shouldn’t have to join NAR and other associations to access the MLS, especially if buyer-broker compensation is no longer guaranteed.
Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 26, 2024
You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years.
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Seattle Times Real Estate
AUGUST 21, 2024
Officials are offering tax breaks and regulatory relief as fewer office workers return to once-busy areas. In Seattle, nearly a third of downtown office space is empty or available for sublease.
RIS Media
AUGUST 26, 2024
Probate in real estate refers to the legal process of transferring property after a homeowner’s death. This process involves validating the deceased’s will, settling debts and distributing assets to heirs. Understanding probate is crucial for buyers, sellers and inheritors of real estate. Understanding estate planning for the family should never be overlooked.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 1, 2024
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.62% on Thursday, a new low for 2024 that appears to be tied to the expectation that the Federal Reserve could move to cut interest rates at its next meeting in September. This is according to data reported by Mortgage News Daily. On Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that a rate cut is a possibility after the September meeting if economic data continues to trend in the right direction.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 13, 2024
The Keller-Williams co-founder told a crowd of the faithful that he sees a soft landing for the economy and success for agents who are ‘ready to jump’ in 2025.
Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 23, 2024
While the number of homes for sale varies by local area, nationally we’re up over 36% year-over-year, but still down almost 29% compared to what’s normal.
Seattle Times Real Estate
AUGUST 25, 2024
The four newest Link light rail stations north of Seattle have been magnets for apartment construction, with more than 10,000 units finished or underway.
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RIS Media
AUGUST 8, 2024
Selling a home can be challenging, but with the right seasonal strategies, you can make your property stand out. Whether it’s fall, winter, or the holiday season, tailoring your home to the time of year can attract more buyers and potentially speed up the sale. I have put effort into giving you the best advice… The post Seasonal Home Selling Tips: How to Prepare Your Home for Sale in Any Season appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
AUGUST 26, 2024
Eight Realtors are seeking class action status in their lawsuit against Realtor.com for allegedly selling unvetted and fraudulent buyer and seller leads. This is the third lawsuit against Realtor.com and parent company Move over its lead gen business.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 26, 2024
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is facing yet another lawsuit. The latest complaint, which is seeking class-action status, was filed on Friday by eight real estate agents in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The suit claims that NAR, along with Move Inc., Move Sales , OpCity Acquisitions , OpCity Inc. and REA Group Ltd. — which, according to the complaints, are all wholly owned subsidiaries of Move and News Corp , who is also a defendant — defrauded agents by selling them fake lead
Real Estate News
AUGUST 17, 2024
Important practice changes required by the NAR settlement take effect today, affecting buyer agent agreements and compensation. “We are in this together.
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 7, 2024
Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability.
Brownstoner
AUGUST 27, 2024
As the controversial rezoning proposal for Arrow Linen’s site in Park Slope moves through the city process, advocates for a shorter, more affordable housing development say they have found a developer willing to build one. Their vision, they say, could yield more apartments than what is currently planned by Arrow Linen… Read More > The post Locals Call on Pol to Reduce Arrow Linen Rezoning, Back Fully Affordable Build appeared first on Brownstoner.
Seattle Times Real Estate
AUGUST 23, 2024
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s office estimates that landlords have used the software to set rents for 800,000 Washington leases since 2017.
Inman
AUGUST 22, 2024
The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company's complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 26, 2024
Although the industry is barely than a week into the “ new normal ,” some real estate agents and brokers are already seeing smaller buy-side commissions. “It kind of started before the [ National Association of Realtors ] settlement went into effect, but commission compression is a real thing,” Brian Huskey, the broker-owner of Montana-based ERA American Real Estate , said.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 15, 2024
On the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast, Nykia Wright pleaded with real estate pros to keep complaints in the family while pledging to earn their trust.
Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 12, 2024
One of the biggest bright spots in today’s housing market is how much the supply of homes for sale has grown since the beginning of this year.
BAM Media
AUGUST 17, 2024
August 17th is upon us. And every real estate agent in the country knows what that means (or they should). The new rules NAR agreed to back in March are officially the law of the land for real estate agents in the U.S. Two key changes going into effect today: Offers of buyer agent compensation can no longer be included in the MLS (but sellers are still allowed to make such offers when discussing terms) Real estate agents must have a signed Buyer Representation Agreement before giving tours to
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
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Seattle Times Real Estate
AUGUST 14, 2024
Renton resident John Houston is seeking financial restitution for the land he said his parents were pressed to sell to the Renton School District more than 50 years ago.
Inman
AUGUST 27, 2024
In a new report, University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier details ways in which contracts allow buyer agents to collect more compensation than agreed-to with the buyer.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 2, 2024
Prospective borrowers with strong credit are locking in mortgages this week at the lowest rates in more than a year, loan officers and lending executives told HousingWire on Friday. A sample of more than a dozen industry professionals said they were quoting most borrowers in the high 5% to low 6% range on government loans and in the mid-6% range for conventional mortgages.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 26, 2024
Agents from six states allege that the parent company of Realtor.com sold dubious leads, and said NAR — also a defendant — was “complicit” in the scheme.
Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 29, 2024
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand.
RIS Media
AUGUST 1, 2024
Selling a house during slow months can be challenging. However, with the right strategies, it’s entirely possible to close a deal quickly. I have put significant effort into providing the best advice to achieve home sale success at the least ideal time. You will find information in these crucial aspects: Practical tips and strategies for… The post Tips For Selling a House Quickly in Slow Months appeared first on RISMedia.
Bigger Pockets
AUGUST 14, 2024
Deal finding is one of the most important parts of real estate investing, yet a lot of investors struggle to put it together. Here's how you can form a stellar team of finders.
Inman
AUGUST 21, 2024
Doug Miller of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate, the initiator behind the first bombshell antitrust lawsuit, sounds alarm against Realtor talking points that "continue steering.
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