The real estate agent’s ultimate guide to fair housing

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Real estate agents play a vital role in creating a fair and inclusive housing market, writes Julia Lashay Israel. By understanding and adhering to fair housing laws, agents contribute to eliminating discrimination and promoting equal opportunities for … Continue reading →

Rent falls for 3rd straight month, thanks to new inventory

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The median asking rent fell 0.8 percent year over year during the last month of 2023, according to a new report by Redfin, which attributes the fall to an increase in supply. Continue reading →

Rates will continue to fall in 2024, consumers say in record numbers

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A record number of consumers surveyed by Fannie Mae expect mortgage rates to keep falling, a “significant shift” in expectations that could free homeowners from the so-called “lock-in effect.” Continue reading →

James Dwiggins: NAR needs a top-down overhaul

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Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, the NextHome CEO said NAR serves an important function, but needs a major fix to deal with challenges related to leadership and commission suits. Continue reading →

3 top agents from Realogics Sotheby’s move to The Agency

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As agents continue to reevaluate their brokerage affiliations heading into the new year, Seattle-based Sandra Hines, Blake Waggoner and Dave Janssens have all left Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty for The Agency. Continue reading →

LoanDepot is latest real estate company to be targeted by hackers

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Mortgage lender says an unauthorized party accessed its systems and encrypted some of its data, a tactic employed by ransomware groups to target more than 1,000 companies and organizations. Continue reading →

NAR President Tracy Kasper resigns, alleges blackmail

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The National Association of Realtors’ leader said she recently received a “threat to disclose a past personal, non-financial matter unless she compromised her position at NAR.” Continue reading →

Clever acquires renter assistance, rewards app Gravy

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Gravy, an application built to support renters in their homebuying process, has been acquired by Clever Real Estate, a company that specializes in educating consumers about agent choice and the overall transaction process. Continue reading →

Professor who predicted urban ‘doom loop’ sees NYC exception

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Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, whose 2022 paper inspired debate about the future of big cities, says things now seem to be looking up for New York City. Continue reading →