Home Price Growth Sees No Monthly Change for the First Time in a Decade
Home prices have continued to slow their annual appreciation, however their monthly appreciation appears to have come to a halt, according to the latest data from CoreLogic. CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index found that July’s home price data was the 150th consecutive month of annual growth, however the rate continues to cool as it has…
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Legal Scholar Provides DOJ With Contracts Expertise as It Moves Forward in NAR Decision
University at Buffalo School of Law professor Tanya Monestier, in an exclusive, lengthy and wide-ranging interview with RISMedia, explained that she has had some contact with the Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning potential workarounds to the NAR settlement, though she stressed she has no idea whether or not what she provided was helpful. The DOJ…
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Rental Markets Cool—but Not to Pre-Pandemic Levels
“The rent is too damn high,” famously proclaimed New York City perennial candidate Jimmy McMillan. The latest analysis from Harvard University’s State of the Nation’s Housing 2024 report suggests those who share McMillan’s views are unlikely to change their tune. The report, tracking data up to Q2 2024, includes three major takeaways when it comes…
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Homebuilder Confidence Breaks Streak, Sees Increase
The decline of mortgage rates to their lowest level in 19 months has instilled new confidence in homebuilders in September, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) data. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for September registered at 41, up two points from its August reading, which was the lowest level…
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Ruling on Future of Clear Cooperation Punted to October
As the real estate industry works to implement rule changes triggered by the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Aug. 17 mandate, further disruption potentially lies ahead as the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) hangs in the balance. Last week, the MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on…
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From Doldrums to Deals: Keeping Your Prospecting Spirits High
Staying motivated in the real estate business can be a challenge, especially when it comes to prospecting. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or uninspired, but staying on track is crucial for your success. Whether you’re a seasoned agent or just starting out, there are strategies you can adopt to keep yourself motivated, even when you…
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Burnett Attorneys Request $226M From Settlements
With just shy of $1 billion in a still-growing settlement fund, lawyers who worked on the Burnett case are renewing their bid to have a judge approve one-third of the amount paid by HomeServices of America and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) as their fee, with an additional $16 million to cover out-of-pocket expenses.…
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Trainer Skills Boost Realty ONE Group Brokerage Leader in Buffalo
Left to right: Erika Leonard, Fiona Byrne, Scott Perkins, Tyler Szumada, Alexis Bandera and Kim Vaccaro. As a partner at Realty ONE Group Empower, in Buffalo, New York, Scott Perkins stands as a cornerstone of expertise and integrity within the local real estate market. With an impressive tenure in the industry, Perkins has consistently upheld…
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Canopy REALTOR® Association Promotes Michele L. McCaskill to General Counsel and COO
Canopy REALTOR® Association has announced the promotion of Michele L. McCaskill, Esq. to General Counsel and Association COO. She previously served as VP of Risk Management and Assistant General Counsel. As General Counsel, Canopy stated that McCaskill will serve as the chief legal officer to all Canopy entities including Canopy Realtor® Association, Canopy MLS and…
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Being a REALTOR® Breeds High Job Satisfaction
Job satisfaction, depending on your career, is not always easy to come by. It’s something many people seek out when deciding their life path. In fact, Pew Research found that 39% of workers say their job or career is very important to their overall identity. Being a REALTOR®, as (hopefully) most agents can tell you,…
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