Key Inflation Rate Hits 2.1% in September, Closing in on Fed Target
Inflation rose slightly in September, according to a U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report released October 31. The Personal Consumption...
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DOJ Misses NAR Settlement Objection Deadline as Other Parties Weigh In
This week—specifically this past Tuesday—was the deadline for anyone to enter a formal objection to the National Association of REALTORS®’...
‘Haunted’ Homes a Target for Lowball Offers, WIth Sellers Unlikely to Disclose
Is a real estate negotiation on a haunted home doomed from the start? Not necessarily, but concessions may be part...
Judge Approves Copycat Settlements for Nine Brokerages
A federal judge today gave a final stamp of approval to settlement agreements struck by nine large brokerages, confirming immunity...
Judge Dismisses Two Claims Against CoStar in Realtor.com ‘Data-Theft’ Case
In a court ruling October 28, California District Judge George H. Wu partially granted CoStar Group’s motion to dismiss claims...
Thoughts on Leadership: Lessons From the Dinosaurs
As a lifelong fan of dinosaurs, especially the mighty T-Rex, I thought it would be fun to share some fascinating...
4 Key Strategies to Get Homes Sold Faster and for Top Dollar
As a real estate professional, it is known that there are different strategies for different market conditions. Homesellers these days...
Mortgage Rates Increase for the Fifth Consecutive Week, Reaching 3-Month High
Reaching a three-month high and their fifth-consecutive week of increases, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage climbed to 6.72%, up...
Buyer Agent Playbook: Succeeding the United Way by Focusing on Training, Consultations and More
Above, John and Liz Torres When a company is recognized for being one of the largest and fastest-growing franchise organizations...
Lender Data Shows Refinance Offers Have Increased 42% Nationwide Over the Last Year
Remember the days of 3% mortgage rates? As a relieved nation emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, along with...
How to Have the Property Tax Conversation With Buyers
Homebuyers often ask questions about rising property taxes, but you must walk the line of being a resource and protecting your liability. Read more.
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