Industry professionals are putting the last pieces of the puzzle together as they prepare for new rules to take effect as part of the National Association of Realtors’ $418 million settlement. Writer Nicole Murray spoke with Brian Schneider, partner with ArentFox Schiff Law Firm, to discuss the pending changes, what agents should do to prepare,…
By NICOLE MURRAY The $418 million settlement that has rocked the real estate industry since the National Association of Realtors announced it will remain a hot topic as the impact of the agreement plays out. NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun even went so far as to predict the effects of the settlement will continue to…
The $418 million settlement that has rocked the real estate industry since it was announced by the National Association of Realtors continues to be a hot topic, and as the dust begins to settle, industry professionals are creating a strategy for what to do once the changes go into effect. Writer Nicole Murray sat down…
By NICOLE MURRAY With Americans analyzing every dollar they spend to make it in today’s economy, some people are wondering what they should do when it comes to housing. Home prices and interest rates are high, but so are rents. At the same time, many people have been conditioned to believe homeownership is economically better…
By NICOLE MURRAY The National Association of Realtors agreed to a settlement in March that is expected to permanently shift the real estate industry. Buyers will be expected to enter into written compensation agreements with their real estate agents and it will be optional for sellers to pay for the buyer’s agent commission. In addition,…
Photo Credit: University of New Haven As the spring selling season continues, there are growing concerns about the state of the housing market. Mortgage rates remain high, inventory is low, and a new Gallup poll shows 76% of Americans they surveyed think it’s a bad time to buy a home. Writer Nicole Murray spoke with…
By NICOLE MURRAY People who make their living helping homebuyers and sellers have spent the last two weeks figuring out what the $418 million settlement deal announced by the National Association of Realtors means for them and their clients. If approved by a judge, under the settlement buyers will be expected to enter into written…
Spring is here and the home selling season is getting underway. Writer Nicole Murray spoke with real estate professionals and recent buyers to see what they think about the current market for our latest podcast. If you would like to participate in future episodes, please email us at [email protected]. Read articles featuring the guests: To…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS This Valentine’s Day, if you are ready to get off the sidelines and into the housing market, you are likely not alone in your quest to find a place you love. Potential buyers are coming out of the woodwork and touring homes, according to Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index, which measures requests for…
By NICOLE MURRAY As more people consider jumping into the housing market this year, what do they need to know? The Mortgage Note set out to answer this question, talking to industry leaders and three people who recently purchased a home to get their opinions. Kevin Wu, who bought his first home in 2020, started…
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