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As the real estate industry steps into 2024, it faces a landscape shaped by several critical dynamics. A key focus is the trajectory of mortgage rates, which reached their highest level in over two decades by the end of 2023. While a decrease in these rates is projected for 2024, they are unlikely to revert to the historically low levels seen during the pandemic. This shift in mortgage rates remains a central factor impacting the housing market, influencing home prices, demand, and broader economic trends.
In addition to these market dynamics, the real estate industry is navigating the complexities introduced by ongoing agent commission lawsuits. These legal challenges add another layer of complications, affecting transaction processes and industry standards.
To stay on top of the latest real estate news, industry professionals turn to HousingWire’s real estate news coverage, where they can learn about policy that is impacting lender and consumer activity, macro economic and market trends, and best practices being incorporated by leading industry professionals and agencies.
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While the Austin housing market isn’t sizzling, agents say it is still warm
Jun 06, 2024Despite an uptick in inventory, Austin metro area home prices are holding steady and giving agents confidence in the strength of the market
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Opinion: No benefit to home sellers is worth sacrificing first-time homebuyers
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CMLS looks to weigh in on the DOJ’s statement of interest
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Proptech startup Courted grows its roster of brokerage partnerships
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Newest commission lawsuit doesn’t seek class-action status
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5 activities real estate agents should do every morning
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Moehrl trial not likely until January 2025
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Northwest MLS takes aim at the DOJ’s commission views
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NAR, MBA ask for clarification on underwriting rules
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Judge denies HomeServices’ motion to decertify the class in Sitzer/Burnett suit
Mar 27, 2024
Commission Lawsuits
Opinion: No benefit to home sellers is worth sacrificing first-time homebuyers
Apr 01, 2024Policymakers must work with the real estate industry to develop a model that prioritizes first-time homebuyers.
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CMLS looks to weigh in on the DOJ’s statement of interest
Mar 29, 2024 -
Newest commission lawsuit doesn’t seek class-action status
Mar 29, 2024 -
Moehrl trial not likely until January 2025
Mar 28, 2024 -
Northwest MLS takes aim at the DOJ’s commission views
Mar 28, 2024 -
NAR, MBA ask for clarification on underwriting rules
Mar 28, 2024 -
Judge denies HomeServices’ motion to decertify the class in Sitzer/Burnett suit
Mar 27, 2024 -
Opinion: Why real estate agents shouldn’t worry about commission changes
Mar 27, 2024 -
VA should expedite regulatory changes for agent commissions: CHLA
Mar 25, 2024 -
‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement
Mar 25, 2024