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2024 NAR Settlement Falls Short on Reducing Real Estate Commission Fees
2024 NAR settlement fails to slash US real estate commissions, fees remain high at 5-6%.
Real estate agents gather at 2024 NAR conference, discussing commission fee reductions.
Why VNQ Should Be on Your Real Estate Investment Radar
Real estate poised for a turnaround after years of underperformance.
Real estate investment fund VNQ logo with global market map background.
Wealthy parents' guide to gifting real estate to heirs
Lawyers to the wealthy share strategies for passing down homes without sibling conflict and hefty tax liabilities.
Affluent parents gifting real estate to heirs, tax implications and strategies discussed.
Beyond the Surface: A Fresh Equine Insight
[SPONSORED] Navigating Proposition 19 and Its Impact on Your Tax Base and Home Sale.
Equine expert examines horse behavior, revealing new understanding of equine psychology and training.
Colorado's Top 10 Healthiest Real Estate Markets Revealed
Colorado's 2025 real estate market appears strong, with Longmont leading local spots and Boulder lagging due to high prices.
Colorado real estate market ranking with top 10 healthiest locations highlighted.
Navigating Bay Area Real Estate: A Homebuyer's Workshop
Pathway to Prosperity workshop: Education, brunch, and clarity for future homeowners.
Bay Area homebuyers attend workshop on navigating local real estate market.
Chilly Years Behind, Real Estate Market Gains Momentum
Mortgage rates may be thawing, cooling off home sales slowdown.
Real estate market gains momentum, reversing chilly years of stagnation nationwide.
Homebuyers React Positively to Improved Affordability: Redfin CEO Insights
Summer inventory surge makes housing more affordable, but market may not rebound before 2026.
Redfin CEO discusses improved home affordability, positive reactions from homebuyers nationwide.
Housing Market Recovery Gains Momentum
Existing home sales rise 2% in July, mortgage rates at 10-month lows.
Homes being sold, buyers and sellers interacting in a recovering housing market scene.
Don't Sell Yourself Short: Exiting Brokerage Ownership Strategically
FX Consulting Founder Fran Santangelo discusses the importance of accurate numbers and timing in selling a brokerage.
Financial advisor exiting brokerage ownership, strategic planning and exit strategies discussed.
Cities Where Homebuyers Hold the Upper Hand
Homebuying power is based on income and interest rates, determining how much a buyer can afford with mortgage funds.
Map highlighting cities where homebuyers have negotiating power and low housing supply.
National Association of Realtors Reports July Home Sales Rise 2.0%
Wage growth outpacing home price growth boosts housing affordability and sales.
National Association of Realtors logo with graph showing July home sales increase.
Las Vegas tourism decline mirrors slump in local real estate market
Residential and commercial real estate sales, construction decline locally.
Las Vegas Strip empty streets reflect declining tourism and real estate market slump.
Oklahoma Real Estate Reform: Lot Line Changes
This fall, a milestone is reached in higher education and the real estate industry.
Oklahoma real estate agents gather near city hall for lot line reform meeting.
Real estate fix-and-flip investors scale back operations
Flippers report 30% "good" sales in Q2, down from 38% last year.
Real estate investors scale back fix-and-flip operations amidst market fluctuations nationwide.
Market Shift: Jerome Powell's Missing Presence in a Buyer's Market
US real estate market faces high mortgage rates and stagnant sales, contrasting with sub-4% rates in other countries.
Jerome Powell absent from market, fueling speculation in buyer's market scenario.
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