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2024


Mortgage rates still not low enough to spark buyer interest

Mortgage rates still not low enough to spark buyer interest

"Even with moderately lower mortgage rates, affordability remains close to historic lows due to the high level of home prices relative to incomes," said Mark Palim, Fannie Mae's deputy chief economist.


Gibson attorneys seek one-third of the settlement pot

Gibson attorneys seek one-third of the settlement pot

The case was also national in scope (while Sitzer/Burnett applied specifically to Missouri homeowners), and was later combined with Umpa, another lawsuit filed in the same court.


Where to invest as interest rates fall

Where to invest as interest rates fall

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Upstart association ready to collect dues, lays out road map

Upstart association ready to collect dues, lays out road map

Additionally, the founding member level includes a shout-out on the association website and invitations to exclusive events.


Should more MLSs join forces, share data — or go it alone?

Should more MLSs join forces, share data — or go it alone?

"A number of respondents point out that geography and distance play a strong role in deciding against consolidation, since their members do not want other Realtors participating in their MLS who do not understand the local market," NAR noted in the 2017 post.


Redfin touts ‘very competitive’ buyer agent fees

Redfin touts ‘very competitive’ buyer agent fees

The NAR settlement specifies that buyer agreements must include "a conspicuous statement that broker fees and commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable."


‘We need to be debating from within,’ NAR CEO says

‘We need to be debating from within,’ NAR CEO says

Wright, who began her career in the financial services industry, joined the Chicago Sun-Times in 2017 as chief operating officer, was promoted to CEO the next year, then departed in 2023.


Will a fall rate cut kick-start home sales?

Will a fall rate cut kick-start home sales?

Those questions could lead some buyers to wait, said Mark Fleming, chief economist at First American, but "while fear of missing out on lower rates in the future may prevent a rush into the market," he said, "lifestyle decisions driving the desire to become a homeowner will overcome any FOMO."


Agents Decoded: Finding opportunities in change

Agents Decoded: Finding opportunities in change

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Mortgage rates tumble; time for buyers to ‘get serious’

Mortgage rates tumble; time for buyers to ‘get serious’

The steady decline hasn't done much to increase demand to buy homes, a trend that's not uncommon, said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist.


Foreign purchases of U.S. homes falls to the lowest level on record

Foreign purchases of U.S. homes falls to the lowest level on record

"Historically low housing inventory and escalating prices remain significant factors in constraining home sales for American and international buyers alike," NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said in the report.


Brokerage Beat: News from Lamacchia, Real, RE/MAX, C21, eXp, more

Brokerage Beat: News from Lamacchia, Real, RE/MAX, C21, eXp, more

Patti White, president of Realty Quest, said the partnership was a good culture fit, stating that the "collaboration with the AllPoints Leadership team aligns perfectly with our core values and commitment to outstanding service."