by | Jun 14, 2024 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
This week we reported on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureauâs (CFPB) inquiry into mortgage âjunk feesâ that are typically added onto closing costs. Launching a formal inquiry into the issue, CFPB filed a Request for Information notice that was published June 6...
by | Jun 13, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Politics, Premier |
Above, sides rally in front of NYC City Hall Wednesday. Photo by Jack Walsh. NEW YORK CITYâHundreds descended on City Hall in Manhattan Wednesday morning to protest or support a rental fee change currently being considered by the New York City Council that would shift...
by | Jun 13, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Douglas Elliman is the latest big brokerage, joining Howard Hanna and HomeServices of America, in being voluntarily dismissed without prejudice from the Illinois-based Batton homebuyer commission lawsuits. Homebuyers claimed to have suffered antitrust injury due to a...
by | Jun 13, 2024 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
On the heels of the Fed standing firm on keeping its benchmark rate unchanged, mortgage rates trickled down again this week, with the 30-year-fixed rate mortgage averaging 6.95%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market SurveyÂŽ (PMMSÂŽ) from Freddie Mac released...
by | Jun 13, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Most have heard the adage that âtime is money,â but how often are agents asked how much their time is worth? That may be a question that buyer agents are forced to ponder and answer in real time, given the scrutiny that the value of buyer agency has been under in...
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...