Housing Wire
AUGUST 10, 2024
Have lower mortgage rates positively impacted the housing demand data yet? Some people have been very disappointed with the data so far, so I wanted to take an in-depth look with this week’s tracker to see what lower rates have done to these key data lines. Let’s look at two of those data lines today to see if we can spot a positive trend.
Inman
AUGUST 12, 2024
The plaintiffs protest "compulsory" Realtor membership to access the MLS after the removal of "the guaranteed broker commission" from the MLS.
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Real Estate News
AUGUST 15, 2024
In a webinar for agents, Real’s president discussed rule changes and best practices, noting that more than a third of agents don’t even know about the lawsuits.
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.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 16, 2024
One key data line that is flagging a path to recession is the loss of residential construction workers. The number of workers who build single-family and multifamily homes and do remodeling work tend to decline before every recession as higher interest rates dispositionally impact the economy through housing. While the unemployment rate has increased recently , jobless claims have yet to rise to a level that warrants a job-loss recession.
Inman
AUGUST 10, 2024
The Consumer Federation of America raised eyebrows and hackles with its advice to pay only the equivalent of a 2 percent commission for both real estate purchases and sales.
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 15, 2024
When you're thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 12, 2024
There are just five days to go until the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement , but the trade association is not out of the lawsuit woods just yet. In a lawsuit filed on Monday by Douglas Hardy, Glenn Champion and Dylan Tent in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan , the plaintiffs claim the requirement that all Realtors and brokers in Michigan be member of NAR, their state Realtor
Inman
AUGUST 13, 2024
With all the commission confusion as we near the Aug. 17 implementation deadline, compliance expert Summer Goralik is here to answer your burning questions, starting with concessions.
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.
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 16, 2024
The housing market is in a transition. And that gives you 3 key opportunities going into the fall.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 14, 2024
Mortgage rates continued to recede during the past week, with the market anticipating a Federal Reserve rate cut next month and the U.S. economy showing signs of weakening. At HousingWire ‘s Mortgage Rates Center , the 30-year conforming loan rate averaged 6.66% on Wednesday. That was 11 basis points (bps) lower than a week ago and 35 bps lower than two weeks ago.
Inman
AUGUST 13, 2024
Veteran Century 21 agent Yuk-Ying Mui, 56, vanished Aug. 9. Rescue teams have narrowed their search to a property outside Toronto she was due to visit on the morning of her disappearance.
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.
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 14, 2024
In recent years, there’s been a significant shift in how wealth is distributed among generations.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 16, 2024
In my work, I talk with many seniors. Many are reluctant to leave their homes even when those homes are no longer suitable for their needs. Sometimes, the concern is emotional, but more often than not, it’s financial. What happens if they sell their current home but can’t cover the costs of a new place, especially in a market characterized by record-high home prices?
Inman
AUGUST 15, 2024
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles isn't sitting back and relaxing after a successful run at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Now that the gymnast is back in Texas, she is returning to the ongoing construction of her dream mansion.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 14, 2024
Ryan Schneider tells Real Estate News that being the “first mover and the fastest learner” helped the brokerage prepare its agents for the changes ahead.
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 13, 2024
Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 12, 2024
More evidence is emerging that the recent decline in mortgage rates is prompting more borrowers to refinance. In its July 2024 Market Advantage report released on Monday, mortgage technology firm Optimal Blue reported that refinance demand, measured by the level of locked loans, grew to its highest point since September 2022. Data from HousingWire ‘s Mortgage Rates Center shows that rates were in the midst of an upswing in September 2022, with the average rate for 30-year conventional loan
Inman
AUGUST 16, 2024
A record 8.5 percent of all U.S. homes are worth $1 million or more, up from 7.6 percent last year and 4 percent before the pandemic, according to a new Redfin analysis. California is adding them faster than other states.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 16, 2024
Consolidation has slowed, and data sharing is on the rise. Some members fear more competition for listings, but for MLSs, it’s “an expansion-based opportunity.
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.
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.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 13, 2024
As more brokerages and agents contemplate moving away from a cooperative compensation model , many are grappling with some tough questions, the most vexing probably being: What do I do if a seller is only willing to contribute part of the buyer broker’s fees, or none at all? According to Anthony Lamacchia , the broker-owner of Lamacchia Realty , he and his agents have seen disputes over buyer broker fees for years, highlighting the importance of having a signed buyer representation agreement , w
Inman
AUGUST 16, 2024
A number of unique software products have emerged in 2024, which is proving to be a pivotal year for the industry. From AI search to AI sales coaching, a number of innovators have the chance to make waves before the year is out.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 15, 2024
Mortgage rates were relatively flat this week, remaining just under 6.5%, but buyers appear to be biding their time and waiting to see if rates fall further.
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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.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 13, 2024
Refinance activity last week hit its highest level since August 2022, when mortgage rates were closer to 5%. But it’s far too early to celebrate. Refinance activity received a major boost last week as mortgage rates declined on the back of expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates and a possible recession looms. The dollar volume of refinance applications increased 32.8% for the week ending Aug. 9 from the previous week, according to Fannie Mae ’s Refinance Application-
Inman
AUGUST 14, 2024
On the first day of Keller Williams' annual Mega Agent Camp in Austin, franchise Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks commissions and how leaders must help agents thrive — and not just survive — through upcoming changes.
Real Estate News
AUGUST 16, 2024
This week’s Mega Agent Camp was part pep rally, part confidence booster during a time of change. “I don’t fear for real estate agents…the good ones will adapt.
Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
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