Mortgage Rates Remain Steady
Mortgage rates continued to see little movement again this week, a recent pattern that economists say is a positive for...
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Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Existing-Home Sales Slightly Despite Shutdown
Despite a prolonged government shutdown that lasted throughout the month, October still saw a slight increase in existing-home sales, according...
Zillow Study Alleges Private Listings in Chicago Disproportionately Show Up in White Neighborhoods
New analysis by Zillow claims major disparities in how homes are marketed through Chicago’s private listing network, with homes in...
Brokers Suing NAR Say MLS Policy Changes Are ‘Admission’ of Illegality
After the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) made comprehensive updates to MLS policies—saying that most are meant to “modernize” and...
Upbeat Jobs Report for September; Unemployment Edges Higher
In a delayed report on job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Nov. 20, U.S. employers added...
Lawsuit Targeting Zillow Cites ‘Confidential Witnesses’ with New Allegations
In a class-action lawsuit focused on Zillow’s mortgage referral and fee structures, plaintiffs just added a bevy of new accusations,...
At Hearing, Zillow CEO Questioned About Redfin Relationship
NEW YORK CITY—As day two of four in the Compass-Zillow preliminary injunction hearing got underway on Nov. 19, Errol Samuelson,...
Fed Minutes Show Board Divided Over December Rate Cut
At a recent public appearance at Oxford University, Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller confirmed that he plans to vote...
Joining United Yields MORE® for Oregon Brokerage
Above, Denise and Paul Knighton Paul and Denise Knighton Founders MORE® Realty Portland, Oregon https://www.MORErealty.com Region served: Oregon, Washington, Nevada,...
Mortgage Applications Take a Break as Rates Hit 4-Week High
After a period of relatively steady activity, home purchase applications fell back this week as mortgage rates reached recent multi-week...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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