America’s Housing Affordability Crisis: Perspectives From the New York Fed Event
Housing affordability remains a main concern—not just for individuals looking to buy their first home, but for the broader economy,...
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‘Expect the Unexpected’: Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant on the 2025 Housing Market
When it comes to the housing market, in 2025, the only thing we should expect is the unexpected. At least...
Brokers in Three States Suing NAR or Local Associations With Discrimination and Antitrust Claims
A recent lawsuit filed in Louisiana is taking direct aim at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Louisiana REALTORS®...
NAHB, 15 State Attorneys General Sue HUD, USDA Over Energy Codes
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and 15 state attorneys general are suing the U.S. Department of Housing and...
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Seeks Arbitration, Plans to Appeal to Eighth Circuit
Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) filed a motion in the largest Burnett copycat case seeking arbitration based on what it is...
Pending Home Sales Up 2.2% in November as Consumers Adjust Mortgage Rate Expectations
Pending home sales rose 2.2% in November, marking the fourth consecutive month of increases and the highest level since February...
Key Inflation Rate Hits 2.4% in November, Near 2% Fed Target
Inflation rose slightly in November, according to a U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report released December 20, as a recent...
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter-Point, Third Cut This Year
As widely expected, Federal Reserve (Fed) officials lowered interest rates again, marking the third cut this year—although markets wobbled based...
CoreLogic Housing Forecast Predicts a Peak Increase in Home Prices Next Spring
After a summer of stagnant home price growth, experts say home prices are expected to rise at a muted pace,...
Pandemic Homebuyers May Be Largest Group of Sellers in 2025, Furthering the Wealth Gap in Young Adults
With a new year around the corner, the real estate industry is preparing for an influx of new homes entering...
7 Potential Under-the-Radar Issues That Could Derail a Deal
Key issues include the property’s history, potential environmental hazards and neighborhood dynamics that aren’t immediately obvious. Read more.
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