The election is over — what does it mean for interest rates?
In the short term, expect "rising and more unpredictable mortgage rates." But the Fed will likely stay the course and issue a modest rate cut this week.
November 6, 2024
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- Search by beds, baths — and who your neighbors voted forHome listings on the Flyhomes search portal now show the breakdown of recent presidential and congressional voting trends in any given community.November 6, 2024
- Federal housing leaders want to see 'bold action'HUD and FHFA executives spoke recently about ways the federal government should get more involved in issues like zoning, mortgages, insurance and appraisals.November 6, 2024
- 4 more brokerages file preliminary settlementsThe combined deals, which total nearly $5 million, are the next step in resolving litigation for the four firms with regional and national footprints.November 5, 2024
- ‘Unfiltered’: Buyers are ‘DIYing themselves down the funnel’Watch the conversation with Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman as he explains why savvy shoppers are better for agents, and why private listing networks are “just bad.”November 5, 2024
- Fathom Holdings acquires major brokerage player in ArizonaThe quickly growing company said the acquisition of My Home Group will help bolster brokerage transactions as well as mortgage and title services.November 4, 2024
- Judge largely dismissive of objections to settlementsIn a lengthy filing, Judge Bough outlined his reasons for approving nine brokerage settlements last week, which he said got plaintiffs “the best deal possible.”November 4, 2024
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- Howard Hanna expands its presence in Ohio, South CarolinaThe major independent firm announced a pair of deals this week that support its strategy of steady growth across the eastern U.S.October 31, 2024
- The fall housing rally may have come and goneSeptember’s low rates gave pending sales a boost, but as mortgage rates climb for a fifth straight week, enthusiasm is expected to wane.October 31, 2024
- Judge approves brokerage settlements totaling $110 millionDefendants including Compass, Redfin and seven other large firms can now move on from litigation in the sell-side commissions cases.October 31, 2024
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- Rise in transactions, agents drives strong Q3 for CompassRevenue was also up, and CEO Robert Reffkin said top agents have been able to increase commissions “since they are now able to negotiate for themselves again.”October 30, 2024
