The Compensation Conversation: How to Avoid ‘Steering’ in a Post-Settlement World
“I don’t have to offer commission to a buyer agent—why should I?” This simple seller question—one that is likely to...
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Home Prices Hit Record High
Existing-home sales slightly declined in May as the median sales price climbed to a record high, according to the National...
Mortgage Mix: Legal Troubles Batter Mega-Lenders; CoStar Nabs Freddie Mac Exec
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon....
CFPB Proposes Fine Against Freedom Mortgage
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a proposed $3.95 million fine against Florida-based mortgage lender Freedom Mortgage. The...
Engel & Völkers Settles Commission Suits
Engel & Völkers has become the latest brokerage to settle class-action commission lawsuits by sellers, according to filings in federal...
Mortgage Rates Move Down for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped again for the third-straight week, averaging 6.87%, down from last week’s average of 6.95%, according...
Homebuilder Confidence Hits Lowest Reading Since December 2023
With mortgage rates remaining high, little change in inflation and the Fed still not making any decisions when it comes...
NAR-Independent MLS Dismissed From Copycat Lawsuit
In a potentially precedent-setting move, a federal judge recently dismissed an MLS that is not affiliated with the National Association...
Homes.com, Realtor.com CEOs Clash for 2nd Place Supremacy, With Both Eyeing Zillow
Above: Realtor.com's Damian Eales (left) and CoStar's Andy Florance The words from CoStar CEO Andy Florance were delivered almost as...
Lawsuit Claims eXp Aware of Sexual Assaults by ‘Alpha Agents’ for Years, Took No Action
A woman suing mega-brokerage eXp and several high-profile recruiters just added a cascade of new accusations and allegations to her...
Top 4 ‘Don’t Bother’ Projects to Flag for Your Home Sellers
There’s a big difference in value between making improvements when planning to stay in a home versus prepping it for the market. Read more.
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