Bright MLS Urges Transparency in AVMs as Regulators Consider New Rules
The appraisal, either from the buyer or seller’s standpoint, is a point in a real estate transaction full of pitfalls....
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Consumer Sentiment Takes Large Tumble in October
Consumer sentiment dropped 6% in October, according to data from the University of Michigan. “Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-month reading,...
Mortgage Mix: Rates Rise as Challenges Persist
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....
COURT UPDATE: Economist Disputes Evidence of Conspiracy, Price Fixing in Data
KANSAS CITY—As plaintiffs in the Burnett trial attempt to prove that rules propagated by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)...
Future Fine-Tuning: How to Ensure That Your Agents Will Thrive Going Forward
Top row from left: Sherri Johnson, Donnie Samson, Jackie Louh, Robyn Erlenbush and Dava Davin. Bottom row, from left: Mike...
Gino Blefari Takes the Stand in Defense of HomeServices, Industry at Large
Wednesday's most consequential courtroom moments during the ongoing commissions trial took place without the jury present when Judge Stephen R....
U.S. Economic Growth Defies Expectations in Third Quarter
Real gross domestic product (GDP), the most accurate measure of a country’s broad economic growth, defied expectations in the third...
Mortgage Rates Continue Historic Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) increased from last week’s average of 7.63% to an average of 7.79% this week, according...
Pending Home Sales Rise in September
Pending home sales grew 1.1% in September, according to the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). This...
Judge Denies Petition for Mistrial; NAR Loses Bid For Immediate Judgment
Judge Stephen R. Bough, presiding over the landmark Burnett class-action lawsuit, denied a petition by defendant HomeServices of America for...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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