New Home Sales Increase in February After January Decline
A slight decline in mortgage rates, coupled with limited existing inventory, helped new home sales inch higher in February, in...
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Consumer Confidence Continues to Tumble; Expectations Hit 12-Year Low
Consumer confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month, registering below the threshold for recession indicators for the second straight month—reflecting...
Home Prices Continue Inching Up in the New Year
In January 2025, home prices across the U.S. rose by 4.1% year-over-year, per the latest findings of the S&P Global...
NAR Will Not Alter Clear Cooperation, But Adds New ‘Exempt’ Designation
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today officially announced what appears to be its final decision related to the controversial...
Zillow Report Finds Private Listing Networks Result in Lower Sale Prices
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system is an integral part of the home-selling process as it exists today. In fact,...
COURT REPORT: NAR Slams REALTOR® Membership Lawsuit; eXp Trial Faces Delay
The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate....
Rhode Island’s State-Wide MLS Open to Non-REALTORS® Starting May 1
Starting May 1, non-REALTORS® in Rhode Island will be able to access the State-Wide Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Philip Tedesco—CEO...
‘Live Controversy:’ Judge Says NAR Settlement Doesn’t Nullify Buyer Claims
Judge Wendy Beetlestone of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has become the second federal judge to affirm the legal foundation...
Alabama Passes Law Contradicting NAR Settlement
Back in November, as a judge considered final approval of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) landmark settlement agreement, NAR...
Freddie Mac CEO Fired by Pulte as GSE Boards See Changes
Several of Freddie Mac’s top officials, including CEO Diana Reid, were fired yesterday by new FHFA Director Bill Pulte. President...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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