Consumer Sentiment Evens Out in May, Despite Long-Term Uncertainty
Consumer sentiment appears to have evened out in May as economic issues like inflation and trade wars are so far...
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Texas Bill That Would Have Impacted REALTOR® Speech Code Dies in Committee
In November 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) updated its code of ethics and standard practices for members with...
Most Potential Buyers or Sellers Waiting for Mortgage Rates Below 5%
At its latest meeting earlier in May, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, citing overall economic uncertainty due to...
Inflation Numbers Mild in April; Tariffs Not Impactful Yet
Inflation was mild in April as President Trump’s tariffs policy, which has generally been put on hold for the time...
DOJ Drops Objections to MLS PIN Settlement After Commission-Sharing Ban
MLS PIN, after being the first entity to strike a settlement deal in the commission lawsuits, has now changed its...
As Industry Brawls Over Private Listings, Consumer Concerns Matter More
While this likely won’t come as a shock, outside the real estate industry, the debate over private listing policy isn’t...
Pending Home Sales Plummet 6.3% in April, Despite Higher Inventory
Drop it like it’s hot? Flip it and reverse it? Pending home sales are beginning to sound like hip-hop hits...
Spring Has Sprung Forward; Have Your Home Sales Followed Suit?
Spring is to homebuying what winter is to skiing. Sure, they’re both doable during other times of the year, but...
Trump ‘Working On’ GSE Privatization, Will ‘Keep Its Implicit Guarantee’
Though President Donald Trump has made it clear that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will exit conservatorship, he announced that...
Insurance Data From California Wildfires Could Be ‘Bellwether’
Following the Eaton and Palisades fires, California’s Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan—which writes policies for the state’s residual...
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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