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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
Renters gain financial edge over homebuyers in key U.S. markets: Realtor.com
Mar 27, 2024Realtor.com highlights a significant disparity in costs between buying and renting a starter home across the 50 largest U.S. metro areas.
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Judge denies HomeServices’ motion to decertify the class in Sitzer/Burnett suit
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The Real Brokerage looks to build on 2023’s explosive growth
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Kelly Davids named president of The Appraisal Foundation
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Opinion: Why real estate agents shouldn’t worry about commission changes
Mar 27, 2024 -
Corcoran launches first franchise in Oregon
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Special report: The brokerage competition in Jacksonville
Mar 27, 2024 -
Keller Williams faces four lawsuits tied to its profit-sharing program
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Opinion: How did homeowners get into home equity prison?
Mar 26, 2024 -
SFR and fix-and-flip investors expect a better market in 2024
Mar 26, 2024
Commission Lawsuits
Judge denies HomeServices’ motion to decertify the class in Sitzer/Burnett suit
Mar 27, 2024Judge Stephen Bough denied HomeServices of America’s motion to decertify the class in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit.
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Opinion: Why real estate agents shouldn’t worry about commission changes
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VA should expedite regulatory changes for agent commissions: CHLA
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‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement
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Washington state could provide guidance for others on buyer broker agreements
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Compass settles commission lawsuits for $57.5 million
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MLSs, local associations help members navigate changes tied to NAR settlement
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NAR addresses ‘incorrect claims’ in Biden’s housing proposal speech
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Opinion: Debunking the NAR settlement myths
Mar 20, 2024 -
Which brokerages will thrive in a post-NAR settlement world?
Mar 20, 2024