Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Agent count is growing, teams are expanding and its new compensation plan — Redfin Next — is going national faster than expected, according to a top exec.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

An environment where the fed funds rate is being cut instead of raised has historically been better for the real estate industry. Now is the time for agents to become the resource for information and professionalism.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Have we seen the bottom in mortgage rates for 2024 after a crazy roller coaster ride so far this year? My 2024 forecast had a mortgage rate range of 7.25%-5.75%. To get to the lower end of this range, we needed to see two things: the labor market getting softer and the mortgage spreads improving. This is the double-whammy impact, and that’s what has happened.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A U.S. District Court judge has denied Move’s request for a preliminary injunction and questioned claims of “irreparable harm” to Realtor.com.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The majority of homebuyers are still expecting sellers to cover their agent’s compensation, according to The Real Brokerage ’s August 2024 agent survey. This comes even as the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement have been implemented across the country. Real conducted its survey between Aug. 30 and Sept. 15, recording the responses of roughly 300 agents across North America.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The new law, which takes effect Jan. 1, allows agreements to be extended — but not automatically. It was created in response to the NAR settlement.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

With this week's half-percent rate cut from the Federal Reserve, agents are hoping sellers will finally get off the fence and loosen up some inventory to get the market moving.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Seller repurchases of Freddie Mac mortgages rose by $430 million in the second quarter of 2024, a 29.1% increase from the first quarter, according to an analysis of public filings by Inside Mortgage Finance. By contrast, sellers of loans through fellow government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Fannie Mae repurchased $268.5 million in noncompliant loans during the same period, a 27.7% decline from Q1 2024.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Watch the conversation with Steve Brobeck — whose work has influenced commissions cases and DOJ investigations — as he shares concerns about industry practices.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The American Real Estate Association's call to end NAR's pocket rule has drawn more than 2,000 signatures since Friday, according to group co-founder Jason Haber, a Compass agent.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When it’s time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The question from the housing industry after the Federal Reserve ’s half-point interest rate cut is simple — will this bring buyers back to the stalled housing market? A new report from Redfin suggests that it is already happening. The company analyzed mortgage rate-lock data from Optimal Blue and found that locks have risen 68% this week compared to one month earlier.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Florida, North Carolina and Texas dominate a new report sizing up the top 10 markets for real estate investment.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Most homebuyers will continue to use an agent and most homesellers will continue to cover buyer agent commissions, writes broker-owner Eric Bramlett of Austin-based Bramlett Residential.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In the real estate industry, referral fees have become a golden goose that stifles innovation, inflates the value chain, and ultimately harms both consumers and agents. Despite their prevalence, the current system is ripe for reexamination. The referral fee conundrum Referral fees are a familiar practice in real estate. Suppose someone with a real estate license identifies a potential homebuyer or seller.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

While touring is up, mortgage purchase applications and pending sales are subdued. Inventory shows some promise but “extra stale” listings have increased.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Sydney-based News Corp subsidiary REA Group has made a third bid for UK portal Rightmove. The company offered $8.1 billion for Rightmove on Monday — a 10 percent increase from its first offer.

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Bigger Pockets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Tenant turnover is a huge issue. That's why it's just as important as anything else to get right. Here's how.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Elevated mortgage rates have strained housing affordability for more than two years. With rates now falling — and more downward movement expected after the Federal Reserve ‘s recent interest rate cut — two new reports suggest that affordability is getting better too. The third-quarter 2024 housing affordability report from Attom says that falling mortgage rates, rising wages and slower home-price growth has made the expenses of buying and owning a home slightly more affordable.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The brokerage platform also asked a judge to dismiss a copycat commissions lawsuit, saying it fails to prove Side conspired with anyone over agent compensation.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Ready to improve your knowledge and take on some new ideas? Marketing tech expert Stacie Kimberlain offers a list of essential books just right for the current market.

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

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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