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  • Anywhere encourages offers of comp, asks ‘big question’ of MLSs

    Anywhere encourages offers of comp, asks ‘big question’ of MLSs

    While the execs noted that it's too early to say how the practice changes will play out, Schneider said he was "happy with the weekend from an Anywhere Real Estate perspective" but added that there's "a lot of confusion and misinformation out there in the industry."


    Move accused of selling ‘fake leads’ in class action lawsuit

    Move accused of selling ‘fake leads’ in class action lawsuit

    Who the lawsuit affects: The plaintiffs allege that the "unlawful conduct" is "so widespread that it has caused harm to the goodwill of each prospective class member and the residential real estate agency (and brokerage) business as a whole."


    ‘Unfiltered’: Betting on Zillow — and a mass exodus of agents?

    ‘Unfiltered’: Betting on Zillow — and a mass exodus of agents?

    But Dwiggins doesn't just answer questions, he asks them of guests on Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, his podcast with Keith Robinson, NextHome's chief strategic officer.


    How do the presidential candidates’ housing policies stack up?

    How do the presidential candidates’ housing policies stack up?

    Addressing housing supply:Harris recently unveiled a plan that includes building 3 million new for-sale and rental homes by removing some of the red tape, which would enable quicker and less expensive construction.


    Housing Market Decoded: Is prime shopping season about to hit?

    Housing Market Decoded: Is prime shopping season about to hit?

    Since the August 2 jobs report, the stock market has regained its footing and mortgage rates have stabilized, as investors balance that data point with other, less dire indicators, like low initial jobless claims.


    The story behind the ‘hard line’ of MLS fines

    The story behind the ‘hard line’ of MLS fines

    Stellar had to rewrite policies and procedures, change bylaws, remove content that mentioned shared compensation.


    Go (Mid)West — and East — for the hottest housing markets

    Go (Mid)West — and East — for the hottest housing markets

    The report pointed out that every ZIP code in the top 10 offered a lower median list price — overall, or per square foot — compared to its surrounding metropolitan area or the rest of the nation's housing market (or both) in June.


    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

    Facilities financial investments likewise stand to take advantage of lower prices. They are “bond-like” in that they’re thought about to be defensive due to the fact that they are less sensitive to financial growth and can provide secure returns. Bonds profit most straight from dropping interest rates due to the fact that their prices increase...


    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.