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A big change is likely coming to the way homebuyers and sellers pay real estate agents. That’s after the National Association of Realtors last week proposed making it more common for home buyers to pay their agent’s fees and doing away with the mandatory 6% commission that’s long been a standard. Historically, those fees have…
U.S. mortgage rates jumped beyond the 7% mark this week, according to Freddie Mac. Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.17% for the week ending April 25 — up from 7.10% last week. A year ago, mortgage rates averaged 6.43%. Mortgage rates factor into home sales and the refinance market and higher…
EXIT Realty Coannah has announced that Andria Tarter and Breanna Tabanico have joined its team real estate sales professionals. EXIT Realty Coannah, 610 N. Alma School Road. No. 18, in … Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism. Already have an account? Log in to…
National Association of REALTORS® leaders have been talking to reporters and members full-time over the past month to correct the record about the association’s decision to resolve nationwide claims brought by home sellers. You can help by challenging inaccurate information that you see appearing in social media posts, news articles or elsewhere.FACT: Nearly every real…
The crowd began gathering at 5 p.m., into the movie-perfect backyard of a 1920s Spanish-style Los Angeles estate once owned by Madonna. The air was so soft and eucalyptus-scented you could wrap yourself in it. Glasses clinked. The pool glinted in the slinking sun. In the Santa Monica Mountains above, the Hollywood sign gleamed like…
A local real estate agent can answer questions, give guidance, and schedule home tours.By proceeding, you consent to receive calls and texts at the number you provided, including marketing by autodialer and prerecorded and artificial voice, and email, from Realtor.com and othersPersons who may contact you include real estate professionals such as agents and brokers,…
A local real estate agent can answer questions, give guidance, and schedule home tours.By proceeding, you consent to receive calls and texts at the number you provided, including marketing by autodialer and prerecorded and artificial voice, and email, from Realtor.com and othersPersons who may contact you include real estate professionals such as agents and brokers,…
In the United States, nothing has been certain except death, taxes and the 6 percent real estate agent commission. But after a legal settlement this month, the list might be down to two again. The agreement, which could result in lower real-estate-agent fees — and, therefore, lower home prices — is much-needed relief at a…
Forget just lobster rolls, Portland, Maine is reeling in a different kind of catch: luxury homebuyers. According to the latest Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Housing Market Ranking, Portland has snagged the top spot for the third quarter in a row, making it the hottest destination in the US for high-end living. According to Hannah Jones, a senior…
Robert Kiyosaki, the renowned author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has been a significant influence in the world of financial education, particularly in real estate investing. His strategies have helped many to navigate the complex landscape of property investment, building wealth through smart and calculated decisions. As we find ourselves in 2024, it’s natural to…