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As the real estate industry steps into 2024, it faces a landscape shaped by several critical dynamics. A key focus is the trajectory of mortgage rates, which reached their highest level in over two decades by the end of 2023. While a decrease in these rates is projected for 2024, they are unlikely to revert to the historically low levels seen during the pandemic. This shift in mortgage rates remains a central factor impacting the housing market, influencing home prices, demand, and broader economic trends.
In addition to these market dynamics, the real estate industry is navigating the complexities introduced by ongoing agent commission lawsuits. These legal challenges add another layer of complications, affecting transaction processes and industry standards.
To stay on top of the latest real estate news, industry professionals turn to HousingWire’s real estate news coverage, where they can learn about policy that is impacting lender and consumer activity, macro economic and market trends, and best practices being incorporated by leading industry professionals and agencies.
Real Estate News
Ahead of Biden speech, White House officials preview housing priorities
Mar 19, 2024President Joe Biden is expected to speak more about his housing agenda for 2024 in a speech in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
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How this week’s Fed meeting could impact inventory
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FHA increases manufactured home loan limits in affordable housing push
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Panic! at the brokerage: Industry leaders plan next steps after NAR settlement
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HUD to bring back Innovative Housing Showcase to National Mall in June
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Video marketing platform Roomvu launches in the U.S.
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Homebuilder confidence improves for the fourth straight month
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Real estate agents continue to change brokerages: Relitix
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Opinion: Aren’t real estate agents entrepreneurs?
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Opinion: Real estate agents must embrace a non-traditional housing market
Mar 18, 2024
Commission Lawsuits
Panic! at the brokerage: Industry leaders plan next steps after NAR settlement
Mar 18, 2024From more negotiations to the setting of list prices and an increased possibility of fair housing violations, industry leaders say agents will face many changes if the settlement is approved
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Opinion: Aren’t real estate agents entrepreneurs?
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Chaos, consolidation and opportunity: Experts weigh in on what NAR’s settlement means for the industry
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NAR settles commission lawsuits for $418 million
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Fed publication discusses possible changes to agent commission structure
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Judge grants response for MLS PIN, Nosalek plaintiffs
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Opinion: In a digital world, do real estate agents serve a purpose?
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Redfin’s relaunched homebuyer refund program now available nationwide
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“Greetings from Missouri!” Millions are finding commission lawsuit postcards in the mail. Agents say it’s an opportunity
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New Orleans litigator files commission lawsuit against Latter & Blum
Mar 08, 2024