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Fed Chair's Hint of a Rate Cut in September
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole Economic Symposium on Friday hinted at an impending interest rate cut.
Federal Reserve Chairman hints at potential interest rate reduction in September meeting.
Mortgage rates remain steady at 6.5% mark
Should potential home buyers wait for borrowing costs to drop further or take advantage of current rates?
Mortgage rates stabilize at 6.5%, impacting homebuyers nationwide in US market.
Redfin downsizes, provides new opportunities for select employees
Redfin streamlines operations: Reduces support and managerial staff as more agents transition to Redfin Next, affecting less than 100 roles.
Redfin executive downsizing, offering career advancement opportunities to select employees nationwide.
Mortgage Rates Remain High: Buyers Still Uninterested
Fed's Interest Rate Cut: A Potential Catalyst for Sales Rebound
Homes on sale with high mortgage rates, uninterested buyers in suburban neighborhood.
Kamala's $25K Homeownership Plan: Unintended Consequences?
Economic Experts Warn: Kamala Harris' Plan Could Spark Demand in Overheated Housing Market, Driving Prices Even Higher
US Senator Kamala Harris announces homeownership plan with potential unintended consequences.
Increase in Home Sales: A Surge of New Listings on the Market
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Real estate market surge: new home listings increase with rising demand nationwide.
Elon Musk takes legal action against Gene Wilder's former LA home
Jordan Walker-Pearlman, nephew of Gene Wilder, is in a financial pickle over a piece of Hollywood history.
Elon Musk sues over Gene Wilder's former Los Angeles estate property dispute.
Housing Costs: A Key Factor in Presidential Race
Kamala Harris's plan to provide down payment assistance and incentivize local construction is a significant step towards affordable housing for all.
Housing costs impact presidential election, with Americans struggling financially nationwide.
Clients Appreciate Agents' Focus on Value
Real Estate Experts Share Insights on Post-Implementation Practices: A Deep Dive into the New Realities of Real Estate Transactions
Real estate agents serving clients with focus on property value appreciation.
Trillion-Dollar Housing Markets: Orange County, Chicago, Phoenix, and Washington DC
...eight U.S. markets. Orange County, Chicago, Phoenix, and Washington D.C. have recently joined Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Boston in this exclusive group. This...
Housing markets in Orange County, Chicago, Phoenix, and Washington D.C. reach trillion-dollar value.
Practice Transformation: Key Factors to Consider Before Implementation
Navigating Business Decisions: Preparing for Practice Changes as Implementation Date Approaches
Business professionals considering practice transformation strategies in a modern office setting.
Residential Real Estate Market Remains Highly Competitive
Buyers vie for homes while agents compete for clients, according to NAR data.
Real estate agents in busy city streets with multiple 'For Sale' signs.
Unlocking Success: How the REALTOR® Organization's Structure Benefits Members
Unlocking the Power of Collective Voices: How Local, State, and National REALTOR® Associations Collaborate to Support Your Business and Uphold the Mission of Preserving, Protecting, and Advancing Real Estate Rights
REALTOR organization structure benefits members with streamlined access to resources nationwide.
Las Vegas Home Sales Surge; Condo Sales Decline
New data from Las Vegas Realtors reveals a near-record high in local home prices in August 2024, although a slight decrease was observed due to an increase in available homes on the market.
Las Vegas real estate market update: home sales surge, condo sales decline locally.
Mid-August Sees U.S. Mortgage Rates Reach Lowest Levels in Over a Year
According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, as of August 15, 2024, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) was 6.49 percent.
U.S. mortgage rates decline to lowest levels in over 12 months nationwide.
Las Vegas Home Sales and Prices Soar in July
New data from Las Vegas Realtors reveals a surge in local home prices in July, as more properties hit the market for sale.
Las Vegas real estate market surges with home sales and prices increasing sharply.
U.S. Foreclosure Rate Soars in July: A 15% Monthly Increase
According to ATTOM's July 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there was a total of 31,929 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings - default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions -- up 15 percent from a month ago (June 2024), and...
U.S. foreclosure rate surges by 15% in July nationwide.
June Sees a Surge in Pending Home Sales: A 5% Increase After a 3-Month Slump
U.S. Transaction Trends: A Regional Analysis" "Exploring Transaction Patterns Across America's Four Regions
Real estate graph shows pending home sales surge by 5% nationwide.

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