How low will the Fed go?
As of today, I believe it is important to start the rate cutting process at our next meeting," Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said in a Sept. 6 speech at the University of Notre Dame.
‘Financial strain’ forcing landlords out of buy-to-let sector, industry warns
Allison Thompson, its national lettings managing director, said: “This poorly conceived policy, aimed at boosting homeownership by reducing buy-to-let competition, has instead driven up rents and forced many landlords to cut back on costs and investment in their properties.
MLSs want to stop rule violations before they happen
And while MLSs are charged with ensuring that offers of compensation don't make their way onto their systems, the point is to educate brokers and agents, not to immediately punish members by imposing a fine, Rene Galicia, EVP of Customer Advocacy for Bright MLS, told Real Estate News.
MoxiWorks rolls out settlement-friendly agent products
One tech firm to lean into real estate's new era is Seattle-based MoxiWorks, which announced a major update this week to its software suite and new web products to help agents conduct business in compliance with the rule changes.
Ginger Wilcox: Leading through change
As she looks to the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, those solutions will continue to include investments in technology, training and tools to support brokers and agents through the changing industry landscape.
NAR to consumers: Agents must put client interests first
In its latest guide, NAR doesn't address the new rules directly but explains what it means for agents to act in the best interest of buyers and sellers.
More Realtors expect an uptick in buyers this fall
The August poll found that 16% of respondents expect a year-over-year increase in buyer traffic in the next three months — that's up from 13%, which was the percentage reported in both June and a year prior in July 2023.
What is the Freedom to Buy scheme? UK Labour Party’s mortgage plans explained
After moving to NationalWorld.com - a national news site run by the publisher of The Scotsman and Yorkshire Post - Henry began reporting on the cost of living crisis, becoming the title’s money editor in early 2023.
What comes next for NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy?
"NAR is absolutely not involved," Lund responded when asked about any collaboration or input from the powerful trade association, though he concedes for full disclosure that several current and past clients are on the Emerging Issues Advisory Board.
Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in 15 months
Inventory is higher heading into fall compared to recent years, so if the Federal Reserve chooses to make deeper rate cuts in September, that could lead to a late-year uptick in sales.
When should sellers play the concessions card?
It's a topic that was discussed this week during a webinar called "Winning strategies in a post-settlement world," hosted by T3 Sixty's CEO Jack Miller and Paul Hagey, editor-in-chief for the company's publications.
Key player in Sitzer/Burnett launches real estate startup
On Landian's home page, Sitzer states that "our hard-won settlement paved the way for a new era of fairness and transparency," and the company's flat-fee approach is "liberating homebuyers from the excessive commissions they were previously forced to pay."