New, Novel Lawsuits Arise as Others Develop
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New-Home Sales Pop, but Experts See Deeper Shifts
New-home sales, which have been up and down this year after experiencing historic surges post-pandemic, saw another major jump in...
DOJ Sues Property Management Software Giant for Price-Fixing
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and eight state attorneys general on Aug. 23 charged real estate software company RealPage with...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Points to Almost Certain Rate Cut in September
Above, Jerome Powell The possibility of a September interest rate cut just became a much more imminent promise, according to...
HomeServices and Douglas Elliman Seek Dismissal of Commission Lawsuit
On Monday, August 19, HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman—the two brokerage defendants in the ongoing Lutz v. HomeServices of...
Canopy CEO Guiding in the Carolinas as Industry Moves Forward
During these times of residential real estate practice changes and new legal logistics, Canopy REALTOR® Association/Canopy MLS has an ace...
Existing-Home Sales Up for the First Time in Months
Sales of existing housing inventory in the U.S. reversed course in July, posting an increase after four months of decline....
Mortgage Rates Remain Low; Expert Sees Little Change
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) remains at the low level seen recently, from last week’s average of 6.49% to a...
Laying Out the Roadmap to Success in Real Estate’s New Era: ‘Get Comfortable Operating in the Gray’
Above, Ryan Schneider and Sue Yannaccone With Aug. 17 in the rearview mirror, real estate professionals are now navigating a...
Buyer Agent Playbook: What Clients Insist on Knowing Right Now About the Market Climate
To reverse an informal idiom, it’s probably true that all agents can walk the walk, but can they all talk...
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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