Home prices continued to climb in most US metro areas in Q4: NAR
Home prices have continued their upward trend in Q4 2024, with 89% of US metro areas seeing an increase in single-family existing-home prices, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 6
Climate change reshapes real estate, putting $1.5T in value at risk
Climate change has shaken up the US real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 4
Compass rolls out second-home-focused network for agents
Compass Resort aims to provide referrals, collaboration and other resources to agents who work with clients focused on vacation properties and secondary homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
US home prices rose in 90% of metro areas in Q3, NAR says
The median price for single-family existing homes increased by 3.1% year over year to $418,700, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranging between 6.08% and 6.95%
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 7
Real Brokerage adds 400 agents with Amerivest Realty partnership
Amerivest Realty owner Joe Ballarino has brought a slew of agents based out of Florida, Colorado, Minnesota and Wisconsin to the cloud-based brokerage, according to an announcement Monday
7 ways to keep agents engaged in Q4 and beyond
Love your agents, and have fun. It's Wisconsin broker Dawn Christiansen's secret to building a cohesive and engaged real estate team or brokerage
by Dawn Christiansen Oct 30
Kris Lindahl Real Estate featured in 'Call of Duty' ad campaign
Twin Cities broker-owner Kris Lindahl made headlines with a collaboration for Call of Duty's latest game. Here's how solid branding — and intellectual property protections — made the deal happen
by Marian McPherson Oct 29
Redlining settlement wouldn't resolve 1st Amendment questions
The CFPB claimed statements made by hosts of Townstone Financial's AM radio call-in show and podcasts discouraged Black Chicago residents from applying for a mortgage
by Matt Carter Oct 25
Mortgage rates bounce back to July levels on inflation worries
Another worry for bond market investors is quantitative tightening, the Fed's program to trim its massive holdings of government debt and mortgage-backed securities
by Matt Carter Oct 21
Fairway blasts federal regulators in $10M redlining settlement
Nation's third biggest lender casts itself as a victim of politics, noting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched its investigation the day after Biden Administration took office
by Matt Carter Oct 16
New Hampshire metro prevails as hottest US market for 29th time
August marked the 8th consecutive month in which Manchester, New Hampshire, was ranked the hottest US market by Realtor.com. The top 20 markets were all in the Northeast and Midwest
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election
Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 17
Sitzer judge grants preliminary approval for NAR settlement
Judge Stephen R. Bough ruled that the sweeping changes NAR agreed to were 'fair, reasonable and adequate' and set a final approval hearing for November
by Taylor Anderson Apr 23
Big Florida real estate brokerage is selling its mortgage division
First Federal Bank continues expansion of its nationwide mortgage lending operations with deal to acquire Watson Mortgage Corp. and investments in digital solutions, personal service
by Matt Carter Apr 18
Better launches digital home insurance product with partners
Available in Arizona, Oregon and Illinois at launch, Better Insurance will expand into Oklahoma, Tennessee and Wisconsin in the next 4 weeks. The goal is to be in all 50 states in a year
by Matt Carter Nov 2