by Beth McGuire | Jun 12, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News |
The Federal Reserve stood firm again, leaving its benchmark rate unchanged at its current 23-year high after the Fed’s two-day meeting concluded Wednesday. Meanwhile, the central bank signaled a more tepid approach to rate cuts this year than investors had hoped for....
by | Jun 12, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
In a move designed to help military service members, veterans and eligible spouses stay competitive in the current housing market, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Tuesday that it will temporarily allow VA borrowers to pay their own buyer agent fees...
by | Jun 11, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Tech, Technology |
Client loyalty is the cornerstone of a successful business, especially in the real estate industry. It’s the key to retaining clients over several years between transactions, and it presents the greatest opportunity for long-term growth. Moreover, the right...
by | Jun 11, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
MLS PIN, the Massachusetts-based listing service that has become a focal point of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) interest in real estate commission practices, yesterday filed its long-awaited response to antitrust regulators as it urged a federal judge to reject...
by | Jun 10, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Between the critics who have promulgated accusations of real estate price-fixing and conspiracy, and the brokers who have long championed industry ethics and practices, there has been little room for agreement. But at least one thing appears to unite these two groups,...
by | Jun 10, 2024 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Rising closing costs are adding to homebuyers’ affordability woes, putting their dream of homeownership even further out of reach. In an attempt to combat this, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking aim at so-called mortgage “junk fees” that are...