by Beth McGuire | Jun 26, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
As mortgage rates remained elevated, tipping over the 7% mark last month, sales of new homes fell significantly in May, down 11.3% below the revised April rate of 698,000 and 16.5% below the same activity a year ago, according to the latest data released Wednesday by...
by Beth McGuire | Jun 21, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Luxury, National, News |
Above, Anita Blue I love working in real estate! I love the people in it! And, as we celebrate Pride Month, even after the recent attacks on the LGBTQ+ community on NAR’s Facebook and Instagram posts, I can honestly say your outpouring of support for me and the LGBTQ+...
by Beth McGuire | Jun 21, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, Luxury, Marketing, National, News, Premier, Teams |
“I don’t have to offer commission to a buyer agent—why should I?” This simple seller question—one that is likely to become more common every day—is a potential minefield. In the aftermath of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement agreement, which...
by Beth McGuire | Jun 21, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Existing-home sales slightly declined in May as the median sales price climbed to a record high, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The median existing-home price for all housing types in May was $419,300, the highest price ever recorded and an...
by Beth McGuire | Jun 20, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped again for the third-straight week, averaging 6.87%, down from last week’s average of 6.95%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac, released Thursday. This week’s numbers: The 30-year...