In a transformative week for housing, new policies promise easier appraisals and increased affordability, while legal experts question recent industry settlements.
Antitrust lawsuits and settlements are fundamentally challenging traditional commission structures and business models creating unintended consequences with agents, lenders, buyers and sellers.
Modern non-QM lending offers loan officers a responsible way to serve qualified borrowers who fall outside traditional lending criteria.
A 40-year decline in wage growth has left Americans earning 40% less than needed for homeownership, yet policy makers continue to blame lenders rather than addressing the root causes of income inequality.
While sellers may resist “lower” prices in today’s cooling housing market, the same market conditions mean better deals on their next home purchase—often resulting in long-term savings.
Banking sector’s trillion-dollar hit ripples through mortgage markets, impacting rates and reshaping homebuying opportunities nationwide.
NAR faces scrutiny as industry practices evolve, amid rising rates and market challenges in real estate.
Despite widespread challenges, resilient loan officers and real estate professionals who adapt and persist are likely to experience success in the upcoming fall season and see growth as they enter 2025.
The proposed 42% insurance rate hike reflects a nationwide trend of rising premiums due to natural disasters and inflation, posing new challenges for homeowners and real estate professionals alike.
Ongoing litigation: Several other similar cases are pending in various states, indicating a broader challenge to the traditional real estate commission model.
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