Inman
MAY 8, 2024
The plaintiffs in a suit known as Batton 1 have filed for a temporary restraining order preventing the final approval of the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements.
Housing Wire
MAY 8, 2024
Housing credit channels directly impact housing inventory channels. What does that mean? Home prices escalated out of control after 2020 and when we look at why that happened, we can see that housing credit mattered more to inventory data than most people realize. Let’s see how this has played out in different stages of the economy. On March 18, 2020, purchase application data broke out to pre-cycle highs in demand.
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Real Estate News
MAY 9, 2024
Despite a last-minute motion to delay the hearing, the proceedings went on as scheduled, ending buyer agent commissions litigation for the three brokerages.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 7, 2024
If you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home?
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Inman
MAY 8, 2024
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings earlier this week, MLS executives were told they would be responsible for making sure real estate agents and brokers follow the new commission rules.
Housing Wire
MAY 8, 2024
Home prices trended up in almost all U.S. metro areas during the first quarter of 2024. Out of 221 metro markets analyzed, 205 (93%) posted yearly home price gains in Q1 2024, while 30% experienced double-digit price gains during the same period — up from 15% in the fourth quarter of 2023 — according to the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) newest quarterly report.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 9, 2024
When you’re planning a move, it’s normal to wonder where you’ll end up and what your future home is going to look like.
Inman
MAY 9, 2024
The ruling by Judge Stephen R. Bough on Thursday resolves antitrust claims in the Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek commission cases. However, it won't quash other existing suits from buyers.
Housing Wire
MAY 6, 2024
Legendary investor Warren Buffett and Greg Abel, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy , addressed the commission lawsuits and HomeServices of America’s recently announced settlement of the suits, during Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting on Saturday. “There is no question that the industry will go through some transitions because of the settlements — ours and every other major player in the industry settled, the National Association of Realtors settled for more than $400 million ,”
Real Estate News
MAY 7, 2024
The company remains on a rapid-growth trajectory, but net losses also increased this quarter, largely due to a recent commissions lawsuit settlement.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
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Inman
MAY 7, 2024
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales took to the podium on Monday at the MLS Forum of the Realtors Legislative Meetings to refute rival CoStar's earlier claims about Homes.com's growing traffic.
Housing Wire
MAY 4, 2024
My model for inventory growth with higher mortgage rates came crashing down last week. After two weeks of significant increases , inventory growth slowed dramatically and is far from my 11,000-17,000 growth model with mortgage rates over 7.25%. Did the recent dip in mortgage rates play a role here or is this the average choppy weekly data we have seen in past years?
Real Estate News
MAY 6, 2024
The Berkshire Hathaway CEO, along with Vice Chair Greg Abel, spoke about the HomeServices settlement and more during the company's annual shareholder meeting.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 8, 2024
If you're thinking of buying or selling a house, it's important to know it doesn't just impact you—it helps out the local economy and your community, too.
Inman
MAY 7, 2024
Questions of agency, agreements and compensation are on the line. Do you have the information you need to move forward now?
Housing Wire
MAY 6, 2024
U.S. home prices continued to climb in March as a persistent shortage of homes for sale helped to buoy the housing market, according to the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Home Price Index. And while prospective homebuyers cope with the challenges of rising housing unaffordability, existing homeowners are reaping the benefits of historically strong price gains.
Real Estate News
MAY 8, 2024
Anywhere, RE/MAX and KW deals at risk after new documents reveal a plan to include immunity from buy-side lawsuits, plaintiffs in the Batton case allege.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 10, 2024
If your needs have changed, now’s a great time to sell and get the features you want most.
Inman
MAY 6, 2024
These three market trend predictions will assist real estate agents in capitalizing on the abundant home selling opportunities available this spring.
Housing Wire
MAY 6, 2024
Redfin has joined the growing list of real estate brokerages that have settled the commission lawsuits. In a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, the brokerage announced that it had reached a nationwide settlement agreement on Friday with the plaintiffs in the consolidated Gibson and Umpa commission lawsuits. As part of the settlement agreement, Redfin has agreed to pay $9.25 million into a qualified settlement fund within 30 days of the court’s preliminary
Real Estate News
MAY 9, 2024
After five weeks of increases, rates pulled back slightly, but rising home prices and record-high mortgage payments continue to hamper affordability.
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RIS Media
MAY 6, 2024
Real estate remains a solid investment choice. It offers both rental income and the possibility of appreciation. However, deciding between investing in a condominium or a house depends on market trends, personal investment goals and the economic climate. I will provide a detailed comparison between buying condos and homes and evaluate their respective merits as… The post Investment Potential of a Condo vs. a House: A Comprehensive Comparison appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 7, 2024
Real estate’s new era is upon us. At Inman Connect Las Vegas in July, we’re bringing together real estate’s most trusted voices to cut through the noise and give our community the information and tools it needs to succeed moving forward.
Housing Wire
MAY 7, 2024
Recent data from Inside Mortgage Finance shows a significant leap in broker market share, jumping to 24.3% in Q4 2023, the highest number we’ve seen since 2009. This is a true testament to the care, commitment and passion brokers across the country have for their borrowers. The big question is, what caused this increase? First and foremost, there has been a noticeable shift in consumer behavior.
Real Estate News
MAY 7, 2024
In a recent survey by the New York Fed, consumers said they expect rates to hit 8.7% in a year and 9.7% in three years.
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.
RIS Media
MAY 9, 2024
Buying a property together is a significant step for unmarried couples. This decision involves unique legal considerations and requires careful planning. I will provide critical property laws for unmarried couples, including title considerations, mortgage qualifications and protective measures for individual investments. As someone who has been selling real estate for a very long time, it… The post Legal Considerations for Unmarried Couples Buying Property appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
MAY 8, 2024
Some borrwers were quick to spring into action, with applications for purchase loans rising by a seasonally adjusted 2 percent and requests to refinance up 5 percent week over week.
Housing Wire
MAY 7, 2024
Las Vegas -based housing technology startup BOXABL on Tuesday announced that it has received approval to begin selling a factory-built accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in California , which could provide more options in a state strapped for affordable housing options. The company’s “Casita” product is a 361-square-foot home with a full kitchen, bathroom, living area and sleeping area.
Real Estate News
MAY 6, 2024
The company is the 10th brokerage to agree to pay into a settlement fund, which is approaching $1 billion.
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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