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Agents are still being compensated, but how they are is evolving
A year after the NAR settlement business practice changes went into effect many brokers have said goodbye to cooperative compensation
John Burns: Home prices are down in 35% of US markets
The U.S. housing market is showing signs of a broad slowdown, according to a report from John Burns Research & Consulting.
NAR: Realtors show resilience amid affordability challenges
The annual report analyzes member demographics, business activity, firm affiliation, technology use and income based on data from 2024.
VA plans end to VASP foreclosure assistance program, MBA comes to its defense
The VA has announced that the VASP program will stop accepting new applicants. The MBA is aiming to illustrate why it has value.
Judge rules in favor of Ginnie Mae in lawsuit brought by Texas Capital Bank
The case brought by TCB against Ginnie Mae has been ended via summary judgment in favor of the government. The bank has vowed to appeal.
FOA enlists new marketing agency in renewed push
Finance of America has enlisted creative agency David&Goliath for a new marketing strategy, which will start in Q2.
NAR to vote on Clear Cooperation Policy as legal threat looms
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is poised to decide the fate of its controversial Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) in the coming weeks. And the decision comes under the shadow of a potential legal challenge.
Sharran Srivatsaa will transition to new role at The Real Brokerage
The move was announced via email to Real’s 26,000-plus agents and comes at a time when the brokerage continues to experience explosive growth in its agent count and revenue.
United Real Estate expands in South Florida with another merger
United Real Estate expands its Florida presence as Charles Rutenberg Realty Fort Lauderdale merges with Real Estate Authority LLC.
