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As the real estate industry steps into 2024, it faces a landscape shaped by several critical dynamics. A key focus is the trajectory of mortgage rates, which reached their highest level in over two decades by the end of 2023. While a decrease in these rates is projected for 2024, they are unlikely to revert to the historically low levels seen during the pandemic. This shift in mortgage rates remains a central factor impacting the housing market, influencing home prices, demand, and broader economic trends.
In addition to these market dynamics, the real estate industry is navigating the complexities introduced by ongoing agent commission lawsuits. These legal challenges add another layer of complications, affecting transaction processes and industry standards.
To stay on top of the latest real estate news, industry professionals turn to HousingWire’s real estate news coverage, where they can learn about policy that is impacting lender and consumer activity, macro economic and market trends, and best practices being incorporated by leading industry professionals and agencies.
Real Estate News
Lower mortgage rates attracting more homebuyers
Sep 16, 2024An often misguided premise I see on social media is that lower mortgage rates are doing nothing for housing demand. That’s ok — very few people are looking at the data without an agenda. However, the point of this tracker is to show you evidence that lower rates have already changed housing data. So, let’s […]
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Show up, don’t show off: Laura O’Connor is redefining success in real estate
Sep 05, 2024 11:22 am -
Commission lawsuit plaintiff Sitzer launches flat fee real estate startup
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Housing inventory falls as mortgage rates drop
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Eight states now have more unsold inventory than in 2019. Here’s why.
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2024 is not the year to cut corners on staging — here’s why
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NAR dismissed from pocket listing ban lawsuit
Jan 29, 2024 -
6 ways to avoid becoming real estate agent roadkill in 2024
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Housing demand rises as inventory falls
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Sparks fly during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate
Jan 26, 2024
Commission Lawsuits
NAR dismissed from pocket listing ban lawsuit
Jan 29, 2024The PLS.com filed a motion to dismiss NAR from its lawsuit over the trader groups pocket listing ban after settling with the MLS defendants.
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Sparks fly during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate
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Nevada plaintiff adds 15 brokerages to commission suit
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Mauricio Umansky and Jason Haber launch new real estate trade group
Jan 23, 2024 -
Second REBNY commission lawsuit dismissed
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California hit with yet another commission lawsuit
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California commission suit alleges collusion in the City of Angels
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New (and unusual) commission lawsuit alleges collusion in Sin City
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Opinion: Defendants have solid case for appeal in Sitzer
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Five additional brokerages named in California’s commission lawsuit
Jan 16, 2024