Inman
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier's sample form makes clear the buyer is on the hook for buyer broker compensation so long as they successfully close a deal.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Housing demand is very seasonal, so the fact that our pending contract data is firming up lately just shows that lower mortgage rates have stabilized and firmed up demand recently. It will likely take mortgage rates to go under 6% and stay there for an extended period to get real sustained demand growth from record-low sales levels. However, considering the affordability challenges with the housing market , it’s good to see a flip in the housing data without rates getting under 6%.
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Real Estate News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
University at Buffalo School of Law professor Tanya Monestier’s draft agreement gets most agents “90% of the way there,” she told Real Estate News.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 1, 2024
After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move.
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Inman
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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Real Estate News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Johnson oversaw historic — and very public — legal cases for the organization, including the buyer agent commission lawsuits and sexual harassment litigation.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Ahead of Inman Connect Austin, Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale talks mortgage rates, affordability, and when agents and consumers might reach the light at the end of the tunnel.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Katie Johnson is stepping down from her role as chief legal officer for the National Association of Realtors. CEO Nykia Wright informed NAR members of the news in an email sent Tuesday and obtained by HousingWire. Johnson, who has spent 17 years at the trade association, has also been serving as NAR’s chief membership experience officer. Her last day will be Oct. 4.
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Real Estate News
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In its latest consumer guide, the association offers general education about MLSs while alluding to the ongoing debate over its Clear Cooperation Policy.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent payments.
Inman
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2024
A stronger than expected September jobs report is not great news for the Federal Reserve or the housing industry, which was hoping for a swift decline in interest rates. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday shows that 254,000 non-farm payroll jobs were added in September. This is higher than the average monthly gain of 203,000 jobs over the past 12 months.
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Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Home Price Index went up 4.1%, while starter homes are more affordable than they’ve been in four years — in part due to a shift in perspective.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration.
Inman
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The Agency Panama's Victoria Levitam offers insight into the investment potential of Panama, a hidden gem offering exceptional opportunity and quality of life.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Plaintiffs in the Sitzer/Burnett commissions case are seeking preliminary approval for deals with 15 non-Realtor MLSs and 13 real estate brokerages.
Brownstoner
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Another beloved Brooklyn business is biting the dust, and more changes are coming to its busy thoroughfare. Desert Island comic store announced on Instagram yesterday that it would be closing its doors come the end of the year due to the landlord almost doubling the rent. Desert Island opened at 540… Read More > The post Beloved Williamsburg Comic Store Desert Island to Close Due to Rent Hike appeared first on Brownstoner.
Inman
OCTOBER 4, 2024
With a soft landing seen as more likely, analysts say Fed policymakers can now afford to be more cautious about the pace of future rate cuts, and mortgage rates aren't likely to fall below 6 percent anytime soon.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Three Texas-based multiple listings services (MLSs) are teaming up. The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) , San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR) and Austin-based Unlock MLS are entering into a data sharing agreement that will give Realtors access to each other’s listings, with the deal set to be finalized by the end of the year. “Comparative market intelligence empowers agents to think differently about their own marketplace and deliver more robust and tailored market expertise to their cli
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Real Estate News
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A total of nine brokerages have settled in the Gibson/Umpa case, but objectors balk at damage amounts and cite concerns over the impact on homebuyer claims.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Homeowners are showing a willingness to put their homes on the market at increasing rates, marking a continuous shift away from the “lock-in effect,” as detailed in Realtor.com®’s September Housing Trends Report. Active listings were up 34% year-over-year, though that number was still down 23.2% within a five-year timespan. The average median home listing price… The post New Listings Increase as Mortgage Rates Decline, Slowly Eroding ‘Lock-in Effect’ appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Homes in Cotino will start at $1 million, with more lavish properties exceeding $2 million, reflecting premium features and signature Disney touches. Built by award-winning developers -- Shea Homes, Woodbridge Pacific Group and Davidson Communities -- these homes will cater to a wide range of buyers, including those 55 and older.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Starter homes are more affordable to the average American than they were a year ago, but they have become significantly less affordable over the past decade. That’s the conclusion Redfin reached in a data report released Monday. The national real estate brokerage analyzed household income levels and monthly housing payments to calculate its affordability metric.
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Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Agents are slowly warming up to the new reality in real estate sales, though most still believe the NAR settlement will have a negative effect on the industry.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Ryan Rodenbeck Owner Spyglass Realty, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Austin, Texas [link] Region served: Greater Austin Years in real estate: 20 Number of offices: 2 Number of agents: 145 How do you ensure open and honest communication with your agents, especially when it comes to their performance and growth?… The post Harnessing Transparency and Technology for Success appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
It seems everyone's talking about Clear Cooperation these days. Is the policy a power grab from NAR and the MLSs or a sincere effort to level the playing field for buyers?
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