RIS Media

OCTOBER 31, 2023

KANSAS CITY—After four years working its way slowly through the federal judicial system and two weeks of contentious courtroom drama, the landmark Burnett class-action case delivered a massive blow to organized real estate today, with an eight-member jury deliberating for less than three hours before finding that real estate power players conspired to inflate commissions… The post Plaintiffs Triumph in Burnett Case as Jury Finds NAR, Brokerages Conspired to Fix Prices appeared first on RIS

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months.

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Inman

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The desire for uniqueness is driving a rising demand for historic homes in the luxury real estate sector. Buyers today love the character and craftsmanship that a historical property exudes, and want a home that expresses their one-of-a-kind personality and preferences.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Note: The Freddie Mac index is a repeat sales index using only loans purchased by Fannie and Freddie and includes appraisals. See FAQs here. Freddie has data for all states and many cities. For house prices, I’m currently following Case-Shiller, FHFA , CoreLogic , Black Knight , the NAR median price s, and this Freddie Mac index. Freddie Mac reported that its “National” Home Price Index (FMHPI) increased 0.8% month-over-month on a seasonally adjusted (SA) basis in September.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 29, 2023

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Renting properties to tenants is a great way to earn passive income, but you must follow many laws and rules, including collecting security deposits. Before you begin renting to tenants, it’s important to understand the answer to what is a security deposit and all the factors that go into it.

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Brownstoner

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Park Slope co-op, a Fort Greene wood frame, and a Bed Stuy brownstone. Carroll Gardens and Park Slope were popular this week, with other listings scattered around the borough. The least expensive property on the list is a Carroll Gardens rental… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Carroll Gardens Rental, a Ditmas Park Standalone appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It’s hard to escape the talk about rising interest rates and how they’re supposedly scaring away potential homebuyers. So if you’ve been thinking about selling, there’s a good chance it might be causing you to put those plans on hold and wait for buyers to re-enter the market. But before you put your home sale plans on hold, there’s a timeless truth that bears repeating: there are always “life happens” buyers in the market looking to buy a home, as Marketplace recently reported in th

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A Kansas City jury has found the National Association of Realtors , HomeServices of America and Keller Williams guilty of colluding to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s Clear Cooperation Rule, in the Sitzer/Burnett buyer broker commission lawsuit. The defendants have been ordered to pay damages of $1.78 billion. The jury reached its verdict after a little over two weeks of testimony from the plaintiffs and defendants.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

After less than three hours of deliberation, the jury ruled for the plaintiffs in the landmark Sitzer/Burnett trial, awarding nearly $1.8 billion.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market?

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Inman

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Michael Ketchmark filed the new lawsuit just moments after a jury sided with his clients in the Sitzer | Burnett case.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

When it comes to marketing your real estate business, video is king. Global statistics from 2023 show that people watch videos an average of 100 minutes a day, with millennials — the largest share of homebuyers in the U.S. — spending 10 to 20 hours a week watching videos. From short Instagram reels to longer videos on YouTube , video is here to stay.

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The home search giant’s latest acquisition will help support its “housing super app," said Chief Industry Development Officer Errol Samuelson.

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Maybe you’re in the market for a home and are having a hard time finding the right one that fits your budget.

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Inman

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Jurors on Tuesday shocked the real estate industry, awarding damages adding up to $5.36 billion to homesellers after deliberating for 2 hours and 28 minutes.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2023

If I had told you on Dec. 31, 2022, that mortgage rates would hit 8% in 2023, you would reasonably assume housing inventory would sky rocket higher, home prices would fall noticeably, and the number of price cuts would be higher year over year. Instead, the opposite has happened: home prices nationally hit an all-time high, inventory is still down year over year and the percentage of price cuts is 4% below last year’s level.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

After the jury unanimously found for the plaintiffs in the Missouri case, the lead attorney announced he was filing a nationwide suit naming NAR, 7 brokerages.

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

If you’re ready to buy a home but are having a hard time affording it on your own, or, if you have aging loved ones you need to care for, you might want to consider a multi-generational home.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

After breaching 8 percent in mid-October, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have plummeted to levels not seen since September as more investors expect Fed policymakers to lower rates in the spring.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We may be nearing the bottom in home sales even if mortgage rates don’t decline. As a result, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel in this crazy market cycle. At least, that’s what the data seems to suggest as inventory grows and new listings decline at a less aggressive rate than last year. To get the weekly picture of the housing market, watch the video above.

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Nykia Wright, previously CEO of the Chicago Sun-Times, will be interim CEO. Goldberg had previously announced plans to depart in 2024.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you've been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Zillow has acquired Follow Up Boss, one of the industry’s more popular customer relationship management solutions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The jobs report today which should move mortgage rates lower, demonstrates why it’s time for the Federal Reserve to land the plane. The labor market doesn’t show wages spiraling out of control as it did in the 1970s because the inflation data doesn’t look like anything in the 1970s. We had a solid job openings print this week and jobless claims are still near historic lows.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The lead attorney for the plaintiffs wrapped up the morning session of the Sitzer/Burnett trial with a theatrical closing argument.

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Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to buying a new home, you’ll often hear terms like “spec house,” “spec home,” or “spec housing” alongside “custom home.” These terms refer to distinct real estate and new construction approaches offering unique advantages and considerations. We will examine the differences between spec houses and custom homes to help you decide when… The post Spec House vs.

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Inman

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In a final push on Monday, attorneys for real estate franchisors and the National Association of Realtors argued that homesellers in the case failed to prove a conspiracy to inflate commissions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The National Association of Realtors’ longtime CEO Bob Goldberg is leaving the trade association, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed to HousingWire Thursday morning. “We are immensely grateful for Bob’s leadership and decades-long service to NAR,” Tracy Kasper, current NAR president, said in a statement. “It has been a privilege to work with him in expanding and strengthening our organization, and we congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement.

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

After steadily climbing this fall, average rates — which have been hovering near 8% — inched down this week, but continued fluctuations are likely.

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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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