Survey: Down payment concerns delay homeownership for many
Among those who are postponing or not planning to purchase, one-third cite insufficient income as the primary obstacle.
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How many listings have been impacted by Zillow’s new policy?
Zillow’s listing access standards went into full effect on Monday. The company says only a “small” number of listings have been impacted.
NAR: Homebuyers still have down payment misconceptions
One of the most persistent misconceptions among aspiring homeowners is that a 20% down payment is required to buy a home.
Mayors back Realtor.com’s campaign to address the housing crisis
The resolution acknowledges the mounting housing affordability crisis and calls for policy reforms at all levels of government.
15 commission lawsuit settlements gain final approval
Some big names in real estate — including Side, Keyes Co. and JPAR — have reason to celebrate after the final approval of their settlements.
Inventory is rising, but existing home sales remain in a major slump
Last month was the slowest May for existing home sales since 2009. They were down 0.7% year-over-year to 4.03 million, and sales in the West were down significantly.
15 commission lawsuit settlements are up for final approval next week
Judge Stephen R. Bough will consider settlements reached by several big-name brokerages, including Side, NextHome and JPAR.
Are settlement rules pushing down agent commissions? New survey says the opposite
There’s little evidence to suggest that commission rates are coming down to a substantial degree, and a new survey shows the opposite.
‘No legitimate justification’: California broker sues NAR over ‘anticompetitive’ dues
A California real estate broker is suing NAR over a policy that forces brokers to pay dues for agents who aren’t members.
Goby Homes launches property transaction platform, founder honored by NAR
The platform was developed to reduce transaction failures and cybersecurity risks that continue to plague the real estate industry.