by | Dec 12, 2024 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
With mortgage rates continuing their descent in recent weeks, borrowers who faced rates topping out at over 8% last year, drove a surge in refinance applications this past week; we may also see further refi activity ahead, as rates continued their decline this week. ...
by | Dec 12, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division appears committed to pushing forward with a long-running investigation into National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) policies, despite the looming transition to a new presidential administration, continuing to defend...
by | Dec 12, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
When it comes to pets, there’s pleasure and then there’s business. The pleasure is 24/7…until you as an agent either represent a seller with pets or a buyer who’d prefer not to see, smell or hear them in a house they’re considering. “I’m an animal lover, and...
by | Dec 12, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
A recent Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) analysis found that insurance costs are heavily weighing on housing affordability, having risen 74% since the Great Recession, with more homeowners forced to buy government-backed plans. As a result of market...
by | Dec 11, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Amid the growing landscape of litigation in the industry, a real estate broker is claiming his livelihood has been put at risk, alleging that he is being retaliated against for suing the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). In his latest legal volley against the...
by | Dec 11, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Realty ONE Group International has announced it is creating a program for real estate professionals in Phoenix who do not want to be affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). In a recent press release, the brokerage stated it has established a new...