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As the FHFA signals an interest in loosening control of the GSEs, experts predict mortgage rates would rise as a result — but the increase might be temporary.

NAREB’s Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose tells Real Estate News independent brokers and consumers will “suffer” if efforts to bolster private listing channels persist.

New Zillow research explains which metrics can predict a listing’s length of time on the market — and what sellers can do to speed up the process.

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Brokerage leadership coordinated a private listings push in the region despite MLS rules restricting pre-marketing — and the risk of steep fines for agents.

Today’s jobs data was stronger than expected, and mortgage rates hit a 5-month low. That could boost home sales if economic anxiety doesn’t scare buyers away.

Though the number of office exclusives is rising, a new report from Bright MLS found no financial advantage to pre-marketing a home off the MLS.

Rates may drop in the short-term before inflation ramps up, but stock market volatility, higher prices and rising unemployment could stall home purchases.

A new Redfin survey found that many agents reported higher income in 2024 than in 2023, but concerns about the economy and industry changes persisted.

The number of households that can only afford homes under $300K far exceeds the supply at that price point, while there is a glut of homes valued at $2M and up.

Peerage, the No. 10 brokerage by sales volume, names Tara Brown as CEO. Texas’ largest MLS also gets a new leader, and Oralia Herrera begins her term at NAHREP.

With over $231 billion in sales volume last year, the firm — which has been on an acquisitions spree — ranked No. 1 in the Mega 1000 list of top brokerages.

With NAR opting to keep the CCP with a “delayed marketing” alternative, industry leaders say firms should prepare their “counter move” to stay competitive.

The $3.95 million settlement aligns with NAR math, but unlike NAR’s agreement, allows the Massachusetts MLS to continue displaying offers of compensation.

The judge in Georgia’s Hooper case said the Missouri home sellers can file objections but can’t intervene to stop the settlement process from moving forward.

Ward Morrison, who leads RE/MAX Holdings' mortgage divisions, was RE/MAX’s VP of regional operations prior to Motto's launch in 2016.

Members will make the final call, and if approved, the move will create “a unified voice” in North Texas ”at a time when our industry demands it.”

Most first-time sellers who bought during the pandemic report having regrets, and many are preparing to give up the home they thought they’d stay in for life.

Countering criticism from Compass’ Robert Reffkin, the CEO of the Washington-based MLS said private networks are designed to benefit brokerages, not consumers.

Rocket makes $9.4 billion move to buy Mr. Cooper and “bring together the homeownership experience at scale” — posing a bigger threat to Zillow’s “super app.”