by | Aug 27, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Consumer, Economy, Industry News, National, News, Premier |
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months, rose in August to 103.3, from an upwardly revised 101.9 in July, while the Present Situation Index—based on...
by | Aug 27, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Home prices again appreciated year-over-year, although the rate continues to slow monthly, pointing again toward a normalization of the market through the coming months and in 2025. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index for June 2024 saw a 5.4% annual...
by | Aug 27, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
While the pace of home-price growth has slowed, homeowners with a mortgage saw their tappable equity soar to an all-new record high through the second quarter of 2024, according to the August 2024 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report. Tappable equity, the amount homeowners can...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 26, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
A group of eight REALTORS® from various states, all represented by the same California attorney, filed a lawsuit on Aug. 23 in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing Move, Inc., the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Move parent company News Corp subsidiaries...
by | Aug 26, 2024 | Best Practices, Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Probate in real estate refers to the legal process of transferring property after a homeowner’s death. This process involves validating the deceased’s will, settling debts and distributing assets to heirs. Understanding probate is crucial for buyers,...
by | Aug 26, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Education, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier, Teams |
As of August 17, 2024, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has officially implemented major rule changes. These changes, crafted as part of a settlement package by NAR, which continues to face numerous class-action lawsuits from homesellers, are centered...