The rational case for repealing MLS Clear Cooperation rules. Does cc work? Do I benefit from it? Would I like it to stay in place? Yes. Is it best for consumers, (who anti-trust laws are designed to protect?) It depends. Are we comparing it to Compass’ gamesmanship ushering in a worst-case scenario where buyers need…
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Key observations from October • Continued decline in agent movement: The seasonally adjusted AMI metric for October dropped to 86.2, marking another decrease in agent mobility and continuing the downward trend observed in recent months. • Factors influencing decline The Presidential election and the implementation of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement appear to have significantly impacted agents’…
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced this week that the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) limit for 2025 will be $1,209,750. But reverse mortgage industry analysts who regularly cover developments in the space are split on whether the increase will make a material difference in the trajectory of the business in the new year. The…
New-home construction in the U.S. has focused on single-family and multifamily inventory growth to boost supply and affordability. But StorageCafe found that in 2023, most states overlooked one key solution to the affordability crisis: more inventory of “middle housing.” That revelation comes from a company report released earlier this week. The report used U.S. Census…