by | Feb 29, 2024 | Best Practices, Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
In real estate transactions, buyers and sellers often negotiate various aspects of the deal. Negotiations can include the purchase price, closing costs and contingencies. One element that frequently arises during these negotiations is referred to as seller concessions...
by Beth McGuire | Feb 27, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, News, Premier |
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. In the wake of a revealing and foreboding intervention by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in a commission...
by | Feb 26, 2024 | Agents, Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Divorce is not just an emotional upheaval but also a time of significant financial and legal decisions. It’s especially true when it comes to shared housing. The marital home is often more than just an asset. It’s a repository of memories and dreams....
by | Feb 20, 2024 | Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Mortgage servicer Guaranteed Rate is expanding its Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-backed mortgage products. The company cites this move as demonstrating its “proven commitment to supporting housing affordability.” The HomeReady (offered by Fannie Mae) and Home Possible...
by | Feb 16, 2024 | Consumer, Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Consumers’ feelings continue to thaw toward the economy this winter, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. Consumer sentiment grew an astounding 0.8% in February, following a 13.1% leap in January and a sharp increase in December. “The...
by | Feb 15, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
The adage “location, location, location” continues regarding real estate. The location remains paramount despite the myriad factors contributing to a property’s market value—including size, condition and features. We will examine how the geographical...