New York City Proposes Shifting Broker’s Fees From Renters to Landlords
Is the United States becoming a nation of renters? While the number of people renting, not owning their homes, is...
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Leading Economic Indicators Fall Again
The Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell 0.7% in August to 104.6, marking a year and a half of consistent declines,...
COURT UPDATE: ‘Expert Witness’ and NAR Clash on Alleged Collusion
KANSAS CITY—Tempers flared among legal teams yesterday as plaintiffs’ lead attorney Mike Ketchmark sought to drive home claims of economic...
‘Distortions of the Law:’ HomeServices Slams Burnett Plaintiffs’ Courtroom Strategy
Editor's Note: This story was originally published on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. With the bombshell Burnett class-action lawsuit trial in...
COURT UPDATE: Plaintiffs Take Stand as Burnett Trial Heats Up
KANSAS CITY-Even at this very early stage in the trial, with only two days of testimony (and the majority of...
Mortgage Rates Continue to Approach 8%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) increased from last week’s average of 7.57% to an average of 7.63% this week, according...
Which Cities Are Most Ready for the Future?
Technology is ever-changing and ever-growing, giving us pretty exciting ideas about where our future may lead us. However, while the...
Home-Seller Profits Continue Rising as Home Values Hit New Highs
Typical profit margins on home sales increased to 59% in Q3 2023—up from 56.6% last quarter and the second straight...
Mortgage Applications Hit 28-Year Low
After a brief bump last week thanks to ARM rates decreasing, home purchase applications decreased 6.9% from one week earlier,...
Housing Starts Turn Course, See Gain in September
Despite high mortgage rates and other economic challenges, housing starts saw a significant gain in September, according to a new...
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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