Existing-Home Sales Flat, Down Just 0.2% in August
The National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) latest report released today revealed essentially unchanged sales activity, contributing to three consecutive years...
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The MLS Then and Now: Looking Back to Anticipate What’s to Come
Above: Craig Cheatham As much as the broker/MLS relationship is complex and critical when it comes to better serving all...
New Home Sales Clock Surprising 20% Surge for Summer’s End
After lackluster growth in the housing market throughout most of this past summer, the season ended in August with a...
Report: Douglas Elliman Investigated Over Failed Anywhere Takeover
Citing internal documents and letters from regulatory agencies, Reuters is reporting that Douglas Elliman is under scrutiny for potential insider...
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Says There Is ‘No Risk-Free Path’; Describes Rates as ‘Modestly Restrictive’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in a speech before the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce in Warwick, Rhode Island yesterday,...
Refinance Mortgages Make Up Over 60% of All Applications
After last week’s major uptick in mortgage loan applications, borrower activity remains high. Yet, despite a slowly falling 30-year fixed...
Bright MLS Chief Economist Analyzes Broader Implications of Federal Actions on Today’s Housing Market
Above: Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Photo by AJ Canaria. While all eyes might be on America’s favorite celebrity...
Details Trickle in on Compass/Anywhere Deal as Companies Say It’s ‘Business as Usual’
Following the groundbreaking announcement that Compass is acquiring Anywhere Real Estate, both companies are proclaiming “business as usual” while the...
D.C.-Area Broker Sues NAR, Local Associations; Calls Three-Way Agreement a ‘Cartel Structure’
William Whittman, a broker licensed in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia is suing the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Virginia Realtors®...
Fixer-Uppers Gain Notice in Midwest and South as Housing Starts Decline
Finding an affordable home is a delicate dance for buyers. With the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) falling in recent weeks...
3 Questions Every Agent Should Ask Hesitant Buyers
In today’s market, agents who move deals forward aren’t the most aggressive; they’re the most curious. The right questions don’t pressure buyers into action; they help buyers articulate what’s holding them back. Read more.
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