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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...
Atlanta Fed Chief Bostic to Retire in February
Raphael W. Bostic announced he will retire as president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta when his current term concludes on Feb. 28, 2026. Bostic is the 15th person to lead the Atlanta Fed and is the first Black and openly gay president of a regional...
New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
A new bipartisan bill is seeking to retroactively restore coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that was lost during the government shutdown. Reps. Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Mike Ezell (R-MS) introduced H.R. 5848, the NFIP Retroactive Renewal...
Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Realtor.com is now offering Spotlight Listings, a new solution designed to increase listings visibility on its platform. According to the company, Spotlight Listings gives properties premium placement that can double the visibility with Realtor.com’s audience, with...
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Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.17% as of Oct. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
DeSantis Continues Blasting Florida GOP on Multiple Property Tax Proposals
“There’s not one proposal that would get people excited about,” said DeSantis. Continue Reading DeSantis Continues Blasting Florida GOP on Multiple Property Tax Proposals
National Vacancy and Zombie Foreclosure Rates Decline
The number of zombie properties rose quarter-over-quarter in 21 states and the District of Columbia. Continue Reading National Vacancy and Zombie Foreclosure Rates Decline
Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
Redfin attributed the lower payment level to declining mortgage rates. Continue Reading Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
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Permit for New Cleveland Browns Stadium Rejected Due to Airport Proximity
The Browns planned to begin construction on the new stadium early next year. Continue Reading Permit for New Cleveland Browns Stadium Rejected Due to Airport Proximity
Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings
The government has begun using an electronic listing verification system designed to affirm the identity and authorization of listing owners. Continue Reading Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 11-15
The Treasury Secretary makes and rescinds demands, Playboy moves its headquarters out of Los Angeles, and New York City’s worst hotel closes. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 11-15
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Expert opinions are divided on the issue. Continue Reading Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Detroit City FC Will Pay Property Taxes on New Soccer Stadium
“It’s a true civic endeavor that puts our values into action in the most sizable way to date so far,” said CEO Sean Mann. Continue Reading Detroit City FC Will Pay Property Taxes on New Soccer Stadium
Connecticut Cities Increase Fines Against Landlords with Blighted Properties
New Haven and Waterbury are fighting blight in their neighborhoods. Continue Reading Connecticut Cities Increase Fines Against Landlords with Blighted Properties
Essay Contest Offers Unique Grand Prize: A Luxury Home in Virginia
Submissions are due by Sept. 29 and must be accompanied by a $200 entry fee. Continue Reading Essay Contest Offers Unique Grand Prize: A Luxury Home in Virginia
Canadian Home Sales and Prices Up During July
The non-seasonally adjusted national average home price was $672,784 in July Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales and Prices Up During July
Opendoor Technologies Seeks New Leader After CEO Steps Down
Shrisha Radhakrishna, Opendoor’s chief technology and product officer, was named president and interim CEO. Continue Reading Opendoor Technologies Seeks New Leader After CEO Steps Down
Rocket Companies Taps Viral Nation for Social Media Marketing
The new contract follows the success of Rocket’s “Own the Dream” campaign that debuted earlier this year as an advertisement seen during the Super Bowl. Continue Reading Rocket Companies Taps Viral Nation for Social Media Marketing
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