by Joe Proppe | Sep 20, 2023 | Mortgage, Real Estate News
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone in life. Figuring out what kind of house you want and how much you can afford for a mortgage are two of the first steps to homeownership. It’s new territory for many first-time homebuyers, so don’t let any questions hold...
by Robert Smith | Aug 29, 2023 | Lawsuit, National Association of REALTORS, Real Estate News
More bad news for National Association of REALTORS (NAR). In a recent landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco has overturned a lower court ruling, thereby reigniting Top Agent Network’s (TAN) lawsuit against the...
by Robert Smith | Aug 29, 2023 | National Association of REALTORS, Real Estate News
Resignation of NAR President Kenny Parcell after NYT Exposé on Sexual Harassment The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is currently grappling with a major crisis as its president, Kenny Parcell, steps down in the wake of a damning exposé conducted by The New York...
by Robert Smith | Aug 25, 2023 | Class Action Lawsuits, HomeServices of America, National Association of REALTORS, Real Estate News
With HomeServices of America losing it’s appeal earlier this month and now NAR’s recent filing it appears that the Sitzer/Burnett commission Lawsuit is headed to trial starting October 16th. The National Association of Realtors (NAR), the leading...
by Robert Smith | Aug 24, 2023 | Housing Market, Housing Statistics, Mortgage, Mortgage Bankers Association, Real Estate News
Understanding the August 23, 2023 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Weekly Survey As real estate agents, it is crucial to stay informed about the latest trends and insights in the mortgage industry. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is a trusted source of...
by Robert Smith | Aug 23, 2023 | Housing Market, Real Estate News
In a market with historically high housing prices, one would expect sellers to be flocking to the housing market. However, several factors are keeping sellers on the sidelines, mirroring the frustrations experienced by homebuyers. As real estate agents, it is...