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Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules
The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...
Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules
The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...
Tenants’ Rights Group Organization Seeks Rent Freeze in Quebec
An organization representing more than 60 tenants’ rights groups in Quebec has presented a 15,000-signature petition to provincial leaders calling for an immediate rent freeze. The petition presented to the Quebec’s National Assembly by Regroupement des comités...
Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025
Nearly one in three homes sold in the first half of this year were purchased in all-cash transactions, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. Nationwide, 32.8% of home sales in the first year’s first six months were all-cash transactions, down slightly from...
California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike
The California FAIR Plan, the state-run fire insurance program for property owners who cannot secure private market insurance, has proposed hiking home insurance rates by an average of 35.8% starting next spring. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that if the request...
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Report: Bill Pulte’s Father and Stepmother Claimed Primary Residence on 2 Different Homes
Tax officials in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, said the Pultes’ exemption was being immediately revoked. Continue Reading Report: Bill Pulte’s Father and Stepmother Claimed Primary Residence on 2 Different Homes
California Construction Firm CEO Arrested on Loan Fraud Charges
If convicted, Joey Wayne Mackey faces a maximum statutory penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Continue Reading California Construction Firm CEO Arrested on Loan Fraud Charges
National Average for Apartment Rents Down Slightly in August
This marks the second consecutive month of flat or negative monthly rent change. Continue Reading National Average for Apartment Rents Down Slightly in August
TVA in Collaboration to Build 6 Nuclear Plants for 6 GW of Power Across 7 States
The new collaboration is designed to provide enough energy to power the equivalent of approximately 4.5 million homes or 60 new data centers. Continue Reading TVA in Collaboration to Build 6 Nuclear Plants for 6 GW of Power Across 7 States
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Four Real Estate Scammers Indicted for NYC Deed Theft Schemes
The victims included an 82-year-old woman and a 76-year-old woman. Continue Reading Four Real Estate Scammers Indicted for NYC Deed Theft Schemes
Q4 Renter Population Up by Less Than 1%
Home prices are more than 40% above pre-pandemic levels and rent prices are roughly 20% above pre-pandemic levels. Continue Reading Q4 Renter Population Up by Less Than 1%
Mortgage Applications Down, Homeowner Equity Up
“Overall, purchase application volume is up 6% compared to last year at this time,” said MBA’s Mike Fratantoni. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Down, Homeowner Equity Up
Report: Las Vegas Has Greatest Shortage of Affordable Housing for Extremely Low-Income Renters
Dallas, Austin, San Diego and Houston also have shortages of affordable housing. Continue Reading Report: Las Vegas Has Greatest Shortage of Affordable Housing for Extremely Low-Income Renters
Hawaiian Legislators Consider Redefining ‘Historic Property’
The state’s current definition of “historic property” is entirely age-focused. Continue Reading Hawaiian Legislators Consider Redefining ‘Historic Property’
California Records Highest Home Sales in Over 2 Years
The statewide median home price of $829,060 represented a 1.2% drop from January’s $838,850 price. Continue Reading California Records Highest Home Sales in Over 2 Years
14,500-Seat NWSL Stadium Announced for Denver
The venue is scheduled to open in the spring of 2028. Continue Reading 14,500-Seat NWSL Stadium Announced for Denver
HUD Secretary Turner Would Like to Move Agency from HQ Building
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. Continue Reading HUD Secretary Turner Would Like to Move Agency from HQ Building
Sotheby’s International Realty Opens First Philippines Office
The new Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty is headquartered in Makati, the nation’s financial and commercial hub. Continue Reading Sotheby’s International Realty Opens First Philippines Office
Ryan Serhant Opens Arizona Office, His First Outside of East Coast
Serhant, whose company operates in nine East Coast states, Continue Reading Ryan Serhant Opens Arizona Office, His First Outside of East Coast
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