Home Sales Outlook: Affordability, Mortgage Rates, and Fed Impact
Home sales face affordability pressures. Fannie Mae projects a 7.3% rise in 2026, but mortgage rates and Fed decisions remain key. Price growth slowdown and construction are expected.
NAR’s New Strategy: Brokerage Feedback & Future Solutions
NAR is implementing changes based on brokerage feedback to improve member value and address evolving market conditions. Focus on communication, training, and the broker website. Aims for a new level of accountability.
REX vs. NAR & Zillow: Antitrust Fight and eXp Case
REX's antitrust case against NAR & Zillow reaches the High Court. Meanwhile, a sex-related transgression legal action includes eXp executives and a Las Vegas Police Department investigation. Court intervention requested.
Local MLS Rules: Realtor Reform & Open Access
NAR shifts MLS rule-making to local levels, enabling reforms & open access. Local MLSs can create modern Codes of Participation, exceeding national standards for transparency & expert conduct. State laws also secure the public.
Real Estate Commission: Negotiation & DOJ Scrutiny
Real estate faces negotiation challenges & DOJ scrutiny. Fixed-percentage commissions persist, despite legal risks. Consumer education is crucial for a more competitive market.
NAR’s New Strategic Plan: Modernizing & Member Experience
NAR unveils a 3-year strategic plan focusing on modernizing the organization, enhancing member experience through zero-based budgeting, actionable research, advanced tech, and addressing legal risks. Commitment to consumers and industry is also prioritized.
Equity Release: Over 50s Debt & Retirement Plans
SunLife reports many over 50s struggle with debt, impacting retirement. Equity release, like lifetime mortgages, is used to clear debts, boost income, and improve finances. Equity release is on the rise.
Kevin Sears’ Legacy: NAR Celebrates Outgoing President
Outgoing NAR President Kevin Sears celebrated for leadership & contributions. Wright shares Sears' impact. RPAC fundraising success. Membership dues steady. Sears receives standing ovations.
Housing Market Trends: Older Buyers, Cash Purchases, and 2026 Rebound
Housing market shifts include older first-time buyers, rising cash purchases & down payments. Experts predict a sales rebound in 2026 if mortgage rates fall, driven by changing buyer motivations.
Real Estate Market: Uncertainty and Opportunity
Real estate sees uncertainty but potential opportunities due to rate declines and inventory. Mortgage applications increase despite economic concerns. Experts see a double-edged sword in the market.
Riverside Homes: Fishing Rights & Mill Houses
Discover charming properties with fishing rights: mills, farmhouses, and Georgian homes along rivers like the Derwent and Kennet. Features include Aga kitchens, beamed ceilings & waterfront gardens.
Investor Activity: US Housing Market Q2 Analysis
Analysis of US housing market data for Q2 reveals investor activity, with Memphis leading at 25.2%. While overall sales dipped, investor purchases remained significant. Investors overpay in some areas, underpay in others.
Batton 1 Case: Class Certification Dispute & NAR’s Role
Batton 1 case faces class certification challenges due to overlapping buyer/seller roles. NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, and RE/MAX are accused of inflating buyer-broker commissions in an antitrust conspiracy.
Elliman Adds Attorney Weitz to Board Amid Q3 Results
Elliman appoints Perry Weitz to its board during Q3 profits call. Despite slight revenue dip to $262.8M, net income improves to $24.7M. Strong balance sheet and international expansion fuel optimism. Attorney Weitz will build high-performing companies.
eXp Realty: AI, Agent Growth, and Market Consolidation
eXp Realty focuses on agent growth, AI-driven improvements, and navigating market consolidation (Compass-Anywhere). They see agents as key and are automating systems for efficiency. eXp is now a scaled venture.
UK Real Estate: Affordability & Future Growth
UK real estate shows improved accessibility due to lower rates. Affordability drives growth in the North & Scotland. Land Registry aims for easy access by 2030, impacting the housing market with AI.
Compass Q3: AI, Agent Growth, and Record Revenue
Compass reports record Q3 profits driven by AI, agent growth, and strategic acquisitions. Focus on 'Compass AI 2.0' and Anywhere deal. Revenue jumps 23.6% to $1.85B.