by | Dec 19, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Existing-home sales continue to rise year-over-year for the second month as economists say buyers are feeling more positive about their market prospects. Total existing-home sales improved 4.8% in November, rising from October’s rate of 3.96 million to 4.15 million....
by | Dec 18, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
In the wake of Burnett v. NAR, much uncertainty has gripped the industry. Both agents and those charged with training them haven’t been entirely sure how to adapt to the changes, but luckily, the process has already begun. And according to some, it’s possible to...
by Beth McGuire | Dec 18, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
After five straight weeks of steady increases, mortgage applications decreased this week, along with refinance activity following a surge last week, after the first increase in mortgage rates in several weeks as well. Here’s what the Mortgage Bankers Association...
by | Dec 18, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Housing starts decreased from October to November, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest monthly report on new construction. Within that overall decline, though, the number of single-family home starts increased month-over-month. In November, privately owned...
by | Dec 17, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Motions to dismiss and motions to strike in Gibson v. NAR by several defendants were denied by Judge Stephen R. Bough yesterday, ensuring the high-profile commission lawsuit will continue (at least for now) against several large brokerages—and one $25 billion-dollar...
by | Dec 17, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
December saw homebuilder confidence hold firm from last month’s reading, as detailed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Index (HMI), even as a key measure of future expectations reached new heights. The index, which is graded on a...