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Monday News you Can Use - 03.18.2024 Mar 18, 2024

BIG NEWS 

NAR settles commissions lawsuit?

Looks like we’re on our way.  

I don’t agree we’ll settle at 4.2% commission (30% off the 6% that they claim is standard). It will require Buyers Representation forms to be completed. The settlement looks like it...

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Monday News You Can Use - 03.11.2024 Mar 11, 2024

 

25 of the Happiest US Cities 

Freddie Mac’s Report on Housing Outlook - no real surprises but a good read (especially the Silver Tsunami part)

Something lighter - Bathroom trends. They were so serious I couldn’t stop laughing! 

Higher mortgage...

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Monday News You Can Use - 03.04.2024 Mar 04, 2024

 

Something to know, and I expect more of these articles- “How to Negotiate Real Estate Agent Commissions  Be prepared

Why regional banks have too much exposure! 

Surprise :) Fewer houses selling with higher interest rates 

Florida...

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Monday News You Can Use - 02.26.2024 Feb 26, 2024

More Sales this year
 
I could have headlined this Homeowners leaving San Fran and LA at 20% above pre-pandemic levels Look what Redfin Wrote 
 
Prices are rising

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Monday News You Can Use - 02.19.2024 Feb 19, 2024

 

We can do better - homes in Black neighborhoods sell for $46,000 less 

Mortgage rates bumped up!

Buyers timing the market may not want to wait

Forbes article on Buying a home and market stats - expect 3% increase in prices

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Monday News You Can Use - 02.12.2024 Feb 12, 2024

 

 

How sellers are acting VERY differently

Source: Zillow

There was a big shift at the end of last year in how mortgages affect whether or not a homeowner wants to sell, ...

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Monday News You Can Use - 01.29.2024 Jan 29, 2024

 

This would be good! Converting malls to housing. 
 
Lower rates = More Sales 
 
 

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They say, "We want to think about it.

You say, "Just out...

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Monday News You Can Use - 01.22.2024 Jan 22, 2024

 

Rent Versus Buy?? - places where each makes sense
 
 
Most young adults sticking close to home
 
Some good charts here -  

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Monday News You Can Use - 01.15.2024 Jan 15, 2024

 

31% of Gen Z live at home!

89% of people who own a home have a rate below 6% - does that lock them in?

For your clients - Terms to Know! 

Markets with high growth! 

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Monday News You Can Use - 01.08.2024 Jan 08, 2024

 

British banker says its not that hard to buy a house -backlash ensues 

Mortgage rates will tick down - maybe low sixes

Interesting Stats - Cheaper to buy today by $372 q month than in October 

Some market predictions - Don’t wait to buy a home...

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