Buyer Agent Playbook: 3 Reasons Clients Must Buy Now Instead of Waiting
As Tom Petty sang, “The waiting is the hardest part.” Was he referring to homebuyer hopefuls? Not sure, but either...
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Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut, Mortgage Applications Increase for Third Straight Week
Home purchase applications edged up for the third straight week, increasing 1.4% from last week’s increase of 1.6%, as mortgage...
NextHome Settles Seller Lawsuits in Ketchmark Copycat
NextHome has become the latest brokerage to strike a settlement agreement with seller plaintiffs in ongoing commission lawsuits, joining more...
Inflation Continues Decline in Latest Consumer Price Index
In a seemingly positive sign for consumers, inflation has now posted the lowest recent annual increase two months in a...
Seller Dwellers: As Mortgage Rates Decline, Will They Finally Plant ‘For Sale’ Signs?
They’re the yangs to the high-mortgage-rate yins. The homeowners who have the 3% - 4% 30-year mortgage rates and have,...
Housing Inventory Hits Highest Level Since May 2020
With fall approaching, home shoppers will see a plethora of options this buying season as housing inventory hits the highest...
Waning Trust in Data, News Sources Has Brokers Looking Inward
The maelstrom of change and upheaval sparked by a commission-lawsuit pile-on, subsequent practice changes to compensation structure and a media...
How Brokerages, Agents Can Avoid ‘Legal Landmines’ Post-Settlement
Above: (left to right) Mike McDonagh, Kendall Bonner, Ed Zorn, Marilyn Wilson WASHINGTON, D.C.—What happens when you get a bunch...
Court Report: Batton Case Gets New Judge After Recusal; Trial Dates Set for Pocket Listing Case
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
Pocket Listing Lawsuit Sets Trial Date, with Clear Cooperation in the Spotlight
Top Agent Network, Inc. vs. the National Association of REALTORS® has officially set a trial schedule and date for 2025....
Condo or House? Helping Clients Decide Which Makes More Sense
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
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