by Beth McGuire | Oct 31, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Recent changes that went into effect following the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) proposed settlement* have impacted how agents work with buyers. While some things have changed, many core principles of buyer representation haven’t. What’s changed: Mandatory...
by Beth McGuire | Oct 30, 2024 | Consumer, Latest News, National, News |
Remember the days of 3% mortgage rates? As a relieved nation emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, along with it came those historically low average mortgage rates below 5.00%, 4.00% or even sub-3.00%. But as inflation began to increase so too did mortgage...
by Beth McGuire | Oct 30, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Luxury, National, News |
Yesterday, RISMedia unveiled its groundbreaking 2024 Contract & Commission Study, providing the first comprehensive analysis of how real estate commissions have changed in the wake of recent policy mandates—including who was most affected, how companies are...
by Beth McGuire | Oct 30, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Luxury, National, News, Premier |
A significant portion of high-end properties are seeing rising median sale prices this year, with several areas achieving record highs. Explore the most expensive zip codes for 2024, according to a report from PropertyShark, and learn key trends, standout locations...
by Beth McGuire | Oct 30, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Mortgage applications were essentially flat this week, decreasing only slightly, yet still reflecting buyer reservations, economists say, with rates hitting a four-month high and market volatility related to the election and the upcomingFed meeting. According to the...