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Lawmakers, economists worry home price growth will ‘choke off’ buyers

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Economists told Politico the yearslong imbalance of demand and supply will come to a head this year as first-time buyers give up on homeownership. Continue reading →

NAR: ‘We haven’t seen a deluge’ of hate speech cases

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The trade group’s professional standards committee will vote on case interpretations in May to help evaluate complaints. Continue reading →

NAR CEO on racial injustice: ‘This is not a new issue’

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Bob Goldberg reminded attendees at Inman Connect Now that the current situation is a long-standing one, and equality and fairness in housing is the trade group’s mission. Continue reading →

CEO of realtor.com operator Move: ‘The game’s not over’

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David Doctorow says realtor.com can contribute to “helping consumers think about making great homes and, when needed, sell homes” in partnership with the industry. Continue reading →

Cash en route to small businesses after House approves new stimulus bill

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The new stimulus bill includes $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is supposed to help small firms through the pandemic. Continue reading →

32% of first-time buyers get financial help from a relative or friend: NAR

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Limited income was the most cited factor holding back non-homeowners from saving, according to a new survey by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

NAR: Buyers going under contract without seeing homes in person

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25 percent of surveyed Realtors said at least one buyer client had signed a deal without physically visiting the property. Continue reading →

Real estate giants’ COVID-19 motion fails to stop commission lawsuit

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Court rules that discovery will continue amid coronavirus outbreak in suit against NAR, Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America. Continue reading →

The Real Word: The 10 cities best prepared for a downturn

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, as coronavirus and its economic consequences make their way toward middle America, they’ll look at which cities are best positioned for re… Continue reading →

What’s going on with the chaotic small business loan program?

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The Paycheck Protection Program will potentially give real estate agents free money. But the program’s launch has had a rocky start. Continue reading →