COURT REPORT: NAR Settlement Approved, but DOJ Will Not Back Down
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. NAR settlement approved; DOJ still expressing interest At the long-awaited hearing November 26, Judge Stephen R. Bough granted final approval of NAR’s settlement for its commission lawsuits across the board. The organization and…
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The December Issue of Real Estate Magazine Is Now Live
The December issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at how compensation in real estate has evolved post NAR settlement in RISMedia’s third annual Contract & Commission Study. In addition, we take a look at RISMedia’s 2024 Real Estate Rookie…
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Inflation Numbers Rise Slightly in October; Rate Hike Up in the Air
Inflation rose slightly in October as the Federal Reserve tries to decide how much it should lower interest rates, the Commerce Department reported November 27. The PCE price index increased 0.2% in October. Excluding food and energy (so-called “core inflation”), the PCE price index increased 0.3%. The price of goods increased less than 0.1% and…
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Pending Home Sales Up 2% in October; All 4 U.S. Regions Record Gains
Pending home sales ascended in October, the third consecutive month of increases, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). All four major U.S. regions experienced month-over-month gains in transactions, with the Northeast leading the way. Year-over-year, contract signings increased in all four U.S. regions, led by the West. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI),…
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Beyond the Numbers: How ‘Settlement Shock’ Is Evolving to Reveal New Opportunities
In the days and weeks after the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced that offers of compensation would be removed from the MLS and that all buyer agents would be required to sign agreements with clients, a lot of people both in and outside the industry had more questions than answers. Will commissions drop? Will…
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FHFA, FHA Increase 2025 Loan Limits, Boosting Homebuyers’ Borrowing Power
Homebuyers just got an extra boost in borrowing power after the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) increased conforming loan limits to $806,500 for single-unit properties, the federal regulator said Tuesday. The FHFA said the new conforming loan limits for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac represent a $39,950 increase from 2024, reflecting continued…
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Building Meaningful Relationships and Driving Success
Dane Ramsden knew early on that he wanted a career that could both provide for his family and make a meaningful impact on others. At just 18, he took his Michigan Real Estate Salesperson pre-licensure class, igniting a passion for real estate that has only grown stronger over nearly two decades. Now the CEO of…
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NAR Settlement Finalized, but at Hearing DOJ Warns Industry That More Change May Be Coming
KANSAS CITY, MO—Last-minute drama sparked by an 11th-hour intervention from the Department of Justice (DOJ) was not enough to derail final court approval of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) landmark class-action antitrust settlement—though a DOJ lawyer at the hearing signaled federal law enforcement is preparing to put further pressure on the industry. After filing…
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Global Spotlight: An Authentic Wilderness Oasis in the Cotswolds
Destinations by LeadingRE, the new development marketing program powered by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, recently welcomed The Lakes by YOO to its curated collection of prime new developments around the world. Here, learn more about this award-winning development in the Cotswolds, England. John Hitchcox Founder The Lakes by YOO Please describe the…
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Real Estate Success With Docusign Transactions
Docusign recently launched a new platform for real estate brokerages, Docusign Transactions, to simplify and streamline the transaction journey for both agents and their clients. Designed for brokerages and agents, Docusign Transactions provides real estate professionals with a convenient and easy-to-navigate workspace to organize the forms and envelopes needed throughout the life of a real…
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