The Buyer Agent Playbook: Ready, Willing and Able
Clockwise from top left: Howard Hanna agents Kim Crane, Jason Sekody, Kelly Huff and Ryan Shedlock Editor’s Note: The Buyer-Agent...
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Directionals Point North for Compass With Strong Q1 Earnings, Agent Gains
In a generally upbeat Q1 earnings report May 8, residential real estate company Compass showcased $1.05 billion revenue, a 10%...
Report: The Best Time to Sell is in the First Half of the Year
While the market is still unsettled—especially in regards to the currently pending NAR settlement and the changes that will bring...
More Than 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Home Price Increases in Q1 2024
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently released data showing that nearly every metro area it tracks—93%—posted year-over-year price increases...
President Biden Signs Law to Ban TikTok; App Parent Company Sues
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that’s been dubbed a “TikTok ban.” Specifically,...
Mortgage Applications Up After Three Weeks of Downs
Mortgage applications increased 2.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications...
Redfin Q1 Revenue Rises, but Net Losses Up as Well From 2023; CEO Notes New Normal
One day after deciding to settle commission lawsuits with a proposed $9.25 million-dollar payout, Redfin, in a May 7 Q1...
Settlements Face 11th Hour Delay in Dispute Over Buyer Immunity
Plaintiffs in Batton, the largest commission-focused case filed by homebuyers, are seeking to delay approval of settlements that brokerages agreed...
AREAA, Fair Housing Advocates File Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. and...
NAR Panel: Financing Buyer Commission Could Be Expensive and Dangerous
Bringing together ostensible outsiders with deep experience in the realm of housing policy and finance, the National Association of REALTORS®...
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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