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Industry gets some clarity on mortgage commission rules

Apr 17, 2024

Fannie, Freddie and FHA say sellers can continue to pay the buyer's agent's commission. But it remains to be seen if buyers will be allowed to finance their agent's commission into their mortgage.

Homebuyers rush to lock as mortgage rates hit new 2024 highs

Apr 17, 2024

Rates for conforming loans pushed through 7 percent last week and continue to rise, as latest inflation data dims prospects that Fed will ease in June.

Coastal cities lead as single-family rent growth soars to 10-month high

Apr 17, 2024

Rental price growth for single-family apartments surged 3.4 percent in February, with Boston, Seattle and New York City rising fastest among U.S. cities, according to CoreLogic data released Tuesday.

Reliance helps South Dakota’s oldest brokerage embrace the new

Apr 17, 2024

Real estate software and marketing services firm Reliance built a new website for Hegg Realtors, South Dakota’s most tenured brokerage.

Floridians grapple with insurance changes as hurricane season nears

Apr 17, 2024

Seventy percent of Florida homeowners — or the area in which they live — have been impacted by changes to cost or coverage of home insurance in the last year, according to a report issued Wednesday by Redfin.

Bye bye bye: Leave your team — without losing your connections

Apr 17, 2024

Co-founder of The Agency's BZP Group and regular cast member on "Buying Beverly Hills" Joey Ben-Zvi writes that professionalism and respect are essential to leaving the right way.

Pulte objects to Sitzer | Burnett settlements: What’s in it for me?

Apr 17, 2024

U.S. homebuilder PulteGroup said it should have been provided with a plan to distribute claims so that it can estimate its recovery amount. But that document doesn't appear to exist.

Jordan Cohen is as ‘blue collar’ as they come, but beloved by LA’s elite

Apr 17, 2024

The six-time No. 1 RE/MAX agent worldwide may deal with some of the loftiest stars, but he stays grounded in his work ethic and rarely deviates from a uniform of jeans and tennis shoes.

Homebuyers emboldened in wake of $418M NAR settlement: Intel poll

Apr 17, 2024

Clients think their agents bring a ton of value, and they're willing to pay for it, according to a survey of 3,000 employed U.S. residents conducted by Intel and Dig Insights. But many consumers embrace the idea of negotiating a lower commission — and perhaps exploring new models.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve heard about commissions? Pulse

Apr 17, 2024

As commission lawsuits and subsequent settlements have unfolded, they've set the stage for misunderstanding, misinformation and many, many mistakes.

How accessible is your business for people with disabilities?

Apr 17, 2024

Don't let your office, your team or your website be a barrier to someone with disabilities, Rachael Hite writes. Accessible design benefits everyone.

10 things to do to stay relevant as a real estate agent in 2024

Apr 17, 2024

No matter what's going on in the industry at large, everyone has the opportunity to get better, faster and stronger at what they do every day, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here are 10 easy things to focus on now.