Real Estate News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A law professor filed a lengthy objection calling it “the worst of all possible worlds,” raising concerns about “chaos and frustration” as well as legal fees.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

After previously taking issue with some of the forms generated as a result of the terms of the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement , University of Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier is now objecting to NAR’s settlement. In a document filed on Monday in U.S. District Court in Kansas City — less than a month before the NAR settlement is slated for its final approval hearing — Monestier took issue with the business practice changes, sayi

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2024

No one likes making mistakes, especially when they happen in what’s likely the biggest transaction of your life – buying a home.

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Inman

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Tanya Monestier says the settlement "reinforces the existing system of seller-paid inflated compensation while pretending to eliminate it" as attorneys walk away with $333 million in cash.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The latest numbers suggest that, for the third consecutive fall season, rates will crest that dreaded threshold.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Over the last decade, real estate transactions have increasingly become a prime target for cybercrime. Far from slowing down, the scams are becoming more prevalent, sophisticated, and difficult to recognize as fraudulent. With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it is important that the real estate industry and consumers speak up and spread the word about how to prevent these real estate cybercrimes.

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Inman

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Judge Stephen Bough granted approval for settlements involving Compass, Douglas Elliman, @properties and other companies. Collectively, the companies will pay $110 million to resolve the litigation.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

With less than a month until the deals are finalized, objectors are making claims of insufficient damages, harm to minorities, lack of accountability and more.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In the latest episode of the RealTrending podcast , Amy Stockberger — broker-owner of Amy Stockberger Real Estate — joins Tracey Velt for a tantalizing conversation that covers her teamerage’s unique “Lifetime Home Support” model and other ways that agents can provide value to home buyers and sellers. This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Feeling a bit unsure, or even afraid, to move with everything going on right now?

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Inman

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Commissions have been slowly declining over the last decade, but since the NAR settlement terms went into effect this summer, buyer's agent commissions have seen little impact.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

September’s low rates gave pending sales a boost, but as mortgage rates climb for a fifth straight week, enthusiasm is expected to wane.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Is home-price growth finally cooling? That’s a question raised by the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index for August, which showed deceleration on a year-over-year basis and a slight dip relative to July. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the national home price index posted a 4.2% gain year over year, less than the 4.8% gain from July. The monthly index fell by 0.1%.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from.

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Inman

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Rory Golod, Compass' president of growth and communications, spoke to Inman about Clear Cooperation, commission settlements, franchising and much more.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Scott Durkin, who led Douglas Elliman Realty, was terminated just days after the CEO of its parent company stepped down.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The real estate industry is racing to find ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can improve business practices. ClearValue Consulting thinks it’s found a way. The firm has partnered with Restb.ai to bring computer vision to its valuation review platform called Certainty. The companies hope Restb.ai’s technology can help ClearValue’s appraisal review clients improve efficiency and quality control while also reducing costs.

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Even if you’re not looking to move right away, you may have questions about how the election will impact the housing market.

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Inman

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Appraisal waiver programs that rely on automated valuation models will be expanded next year to allow participation by homebuyers putting less than 20 percent down.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The major independent firm announced a pair of deals this week that support its strategy of steady growth across the eastern U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It’s been one year since the Sitzer/Burnett verdict was rendered in Missouri. What has changed for real estate brokerages since then? (Image generated by AI in Midjourney) Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of articles that will explore the effects of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett case, which was decided on Oct. 31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

OCTOBER 31, 2024

According to a recent CNBC article , 33% of homeowners are willing to hire a “questionable” contractor in order to save money, defining it as “someone who isn’t exactly honest with the price, may be overestimating their skills, doesn’t do high quality work, or simply doesn’t show up for the project.” As you can imagine, doing so comes with the risk of “getting what you pay for” in the form of shoddy work… if the project gets done at all.

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Inman

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Real estate agent Suzanne Simpson has been missing since Oct. 7. Olmos Park authorities have arrested her husband, Brad, for obstructing a search of the couple's home last week.

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

10 questions every listing agent had better be able to answer, from whether to list on the MLS or offer buy-side compensation to what goes into pricing a home.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Today’s jobs report showed the lowest job-growth data for the year at 12,000. You would think this would cause the 10-year yield and mortgage rates to go lower. At first, this did happen, but after more digestion of the data, not only did the bond market give up all the early morning gains, but it headed higher for the day, which confused many. So, I will give you my best explanation, but I need to show all the data that came out this week.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 28, 2024

You may be thinking of selling your home but are still deciding whether you’re in a good position to make a move. Yes, there’s a lot to consider, but there are some simple financial, market, and life meters that can act as a litmus test to help set your course. In this brief post, we’ll provide nine initial “Am I ready?” questions to ask first if you’re thinking of selling your home.

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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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Inman

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In a recent webinar, Spencer Rascoff, James Dwiggins and Jack Miller discussed the future of commissions and why agents and brokers should pay attention to their legal risk.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 26, 2024

There's more than $110 million at stake in a nine-brokerage commissions settlement hearing next week, while eXp has come under fire for its recent deal.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Lower mortgage rates in September had a measurable impact on home sales. According to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales in September jumped 7.4% compared to August and 2.6% year over year. NAR’s index reading of 75.8 is the highest number since March. An index reading of 100 equates to sales activity in 2001.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Recent changes that went into effect following the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) proposed settlement* have impacted how agents work with buyers. While some things have changed, many core principles of buyer representation haven’t. What’s changed: Mandatory written buyer agreements. One of the most significant changes is the requirement for written buyer agreements to be… The post Buyer Representation: What’s Changed, and What Hasn’t appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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