Seattle-area brokerage quits NAR, on ‘right side of the story’
Coldwell Banker Danforth broker/owner says he’s not against NAR, but that he wants agents to be able to decide for themselves if they join or not.
December 4, 2023
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- The Golden State’s housing market could be a sure bet in 2024A new ranking of the top 10 cities for growth includes five Southern California metros that could see double-digit sales growth next year.December 4, 2023
- Trends 2024: NAR is at a crossroads and must take bold stepsThe National Association of Realtors is at risk of becoming irrelevant — or worse. T3 Sixty industry consultants offer their take on how it must reshape itself.December 4, 2023
- A guide to the real estate commissions casesTrying to keep up with all of the recent lawsuits? Here’s a cheat sheet.December 2, 2023
- Redfin settles class action case over wagesMore than 2,700 Redfin agents are eligible for compensation from the $3 million settlement payout.December 1, 2023
- DOJ asks Court of Appeals to reopen case against NARThe DOJ wants to revisit an antitrust case originally settled in 2020, and if successful, could demand even more changes to commission practices.December 1, 2023
- Meet The Ten who defined 2023Real Estate News has selected the top newsmakers in a year shaped by trials — of all kinds — and resilience in the face of epic challenges and opportunities.December 1, 2023
Commissions on trial
Lawsuits that could reshape the real estate compensation landscape are moving toward resolution, with the industry considering what it all means.
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- Despite economic volatility, most people can still pay their mortgagesThe latest CoreLogic report shows delinquencies at record low levels, although there are some warning signs.November 30, 2023
- Falling rates and rising inventory a good combo for buyersRates edged closer to the 7% mark this week, improving affordability. Coupled with a small bump in listings, that could mean more year-end sales.November 30, 2023
- Pending home sales drop to lowest level on recordNationally, pending sales slid 1.5% in October as mortgage rates spiked and buyers retreated.November 30, 2023
- Housing Market Decoded: Why 2023 mortgage rate predictions missed the markA year ago, many economists forecast that rates would fall within the 5-6% range by the end of 2023, but the economy didn’t behave as expected.November 30, 2023
- Zillow facing a ‘battle of the titans’ in 2024With Homes.com in investment mode, Realtor.com and Redfin are reshaping themselves in pursuit of the top spot among home search portals, T3 Sixty experts say.November 29, 2023
- Music City hitting the right note for those looking to moveNashville, which offers a mix of relatively affordable home prices and a low cost of living, made it back onto Redfin’s latest migration destination list.November 29, 2023
- 2024 will be a better year for buyers — but how much better?Forecasts from Realtor.com and Bright MLS offer varying degrees of optimism, with a split on inventory and an eye on wild cards like inflation and the election.November 29, 2023
- Brokerage Beat: 'Bachelor' alum, 'agent to the stars' make moves, and more"Bachelor" star takes team to Real; Compass celeb agent expands reach; Christie's nabs Bay Area team; Corcoran Pacific adds owners; The Agency enters Marbella.November 29, 2023
- Closings inch forward as agents navigate title company hackFidelity National Financial, the nation’s largest title company, coming back “office by office” as real estate agents and loan officers find low-tech solutions.Updated November 30, 2023
- Rising home prices push up Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac loan limitsThe 5.5% increase for 2024 “seems like a pretty good indication,” that the Federal Housing Finance Agency expects home prices to keep increasing.November 28, 2023
