Home values now rising faster in areas with lower climate risks
The reversal follows 14 years of larger gains for homes in high-risk areas, suggesting that buyers may be less willing to move to disaster-prone regions.
November 20, 2024
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- Corcoran gains 400+ agents with new DC-area affiliateThe luxury-focused firm announced its first franchise in the D.C. metro, which will boost its total agent count and number of offices by nearly 10% each.November 20, 2024
- Why NAHREP is speaking out in favor of Clear CooperationThe National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals says the much-debated policy “helps ensure all buyers have equal access to available properties.”November 19, 2024
- In the courts: Settlement objectors, Homie, and mandatory membershipJudge holds firm on rules for objectors to NAR settlement; Homie says defendants created a "weapon"; another broker challenges association membership.November 19, 2024
- Phoenix association offers MLS access without Realtor membershipThe new, lower-cost program also includes access to legal forms and training, and is being rolled out as NAR’s three-way agreement faces greater scrutiny.November 19, 2024
- Why FICO's fee increase has angered the mortgage industryThe credit-scoring company's near-monopoly has allowed it to set prices relatively unchecked, leaving mortgage lenders and borrowers at its mercy.November 19, 2024
- Builders more optimistic about home sales post-electionThe construction industry expects the new administration to loosen regulations, which could boost sales, though other challenges remain.November 18, 2024
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- 5 ways small firms can make a big impact without a big budgetAs a smaller brokerage or team, you may not have the backing of major brand or franchise, but you have some unique advantages. See how to make the most of them.November 16, 2024
- Brokerage Beat: Mergers for KW and United increase market shareNJ firm partners with KW; United gains ground in NOLA with second merger; Corcoran enters Mexico; C21 expands globally; Bay Area team chooses Side.November 16, 2024
- DOJ will ‘get their wings clipped,’ predicts brokerage leaderBroker and real estate influencer Anthony Lamacchia told agents at NAR NXT that it’s “ridiculous” what the DOJ has been “doing to our industry” in recent years.November 15, 2024
- People on the Move: Top leaders at Fathom take on expanded rolesFathom Holdings names its first chief revenue officer, promotes Realty COO to president; Inside Real Estate adds C-suite leaders.November 15, 2024
- Homebuying demand ticks up despite elevated ratesWith the election over and rates appearing to stabilize, more would-be buyers were looking at homes this past week.November 14, 2024
- Zillow president steps down, company names new COOPresident Susan Daimler is departing after 12 years at the company, while SVP Jun Choo moves into the C-suite.November 14, 2024
- Court refuses to pause eXp case citing 'questionable behavior'Judge Stephen Bough said discovery could continue into whether deals reached by eXp and Weichert with the Hooper plaintiffs constituted a "reverse auction."November 14, 2024
- NAR economists offer dire warnings about inventory, ratesIf home price growth continues at the current pace, “America will be completely divided,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. The solution? “More supply.”November 14, 2024
- Commissions relatively unchanged following NAR settlementAn analysis of more than 17,000 transactions initiated within 60 days of Aug. 17 showed only minor shifts in percentages, though transactions were down overall.November 14, 2024
