by | Aug 2, 2024 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
The U.S. added 114,000 jobs in July, below the average monthly gain of 215,000 over the prior 12 months, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Markets reacted negatively to the news, with all three domestic indices down over 2% at around...
by | Aug 1, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
eXp is seeking to position itself as a safe haven for agents worried about navigating the upcoming changes created by the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement, set to go into effect on Aug. 17, speculating that transitioning will be difficult for...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 1, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
While there’s no direct correlation between interest rate cuts and mortgage rate dips, per se, both segments saw some positive news this week, with the Fed signaling Wednesday that there will likely be one more rate cut this year, and the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage...
by | Aug 1, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Compass held its Q2 earnings call on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. During the investor Q&A portion, CEO and Founder Robert Reffkin claimed that NAR’s “clear cooperation” rule is on borrowed time. Clear cooperation requires that REALTORS® list a property on an MLS...
by | Aug 1, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
ATTOM Data Solutions has published its U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, tracking changes in nationwide home equity levels during Q2 2024. The latest report comes with good news: Almost half (49.2%) of mortgaged residential properties in the U.S. were...
by | Aug 1, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Unsurprisingly, Federal Reserve (Fed) officials made the decision not to cut interest rates yesterday afternoon, despite indicators that the economy is slowing. Rates currently remain at an unchanged figure between 5.25% and 5.5%, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell...