Report: Homeownership Still a Stretch in 2025
OTA Staff
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US Homeownership Remains Financial Stretch as Affordability Struggles Persist in 2025 Homeownership remains a financial stretch for many across the U.S., as prices stay near record highs, and wages lag behind rising expenses.... Read more ->
FHA to Exclude Non-Permanent Residents After May 25, 2025
OTA Staff
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FHA Announces Deadline: Non-Permanent Residents No Longer Eligible for FHA Loans Starting May 25, 2025 A significant change is coming to the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) loan eligibility policies. Beginning May 25, 2025,... Read more ->
Can 3D-Printed Homes Solve Our Inventory Challenges?
OTA Staff
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3D Printing to Hempcrete, Could Help Tackle U.S. Housing Crisis A Innovative Building Methods As Americans face soaring rental prices and a dire housing shortage, innovative building methods are emerging as potential solutions.... Read more ->
NAR Keeps Clear Cooperation, Adds New ‘Exempt’ Listing Option
OTA Staff
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NAR Introduces New 'Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings' Option, But Keeps Clear Cooperation Policy Intact The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced that it will not alter its existing Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP),... Read more ->
New Alabama Law: No Buyer’s Agreement Needed to Tour Homes
Alabama Governor Signs Law Allowing Homebuyers to Tour Properties Without Signing Broker Agreement Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed a new bill into law that gives homebuyers more flexibility in their dealings with... Read more ->
Report: Home Flipping Declines Again in 2024, Profits Remain Low
US Home Flipping Activity Declines Again in 2024, Profits Stay Low Despite Slight ROI Increase, ATTOM Report Finds If working with investors and flippers is your niche, you may be interested in this... Read more ->
Fed Holds Rates, Cites Tariffs as Inflation Risk, Cuts Growth Forecast
OTA Staff
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady, Cites Tariffs as Inflation Risk, Downgrades Economic Growth Forecast In our top story, the Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged but still... Read more ->
Federal Reserve to Announce Key Interest Rate Decision Today
OTA Staff
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US Mortgage Rates Rise for First Time in Nine Weeks, Impacting Refinancing and Homebuying Activity US mortgage rates have risen for the first time in nine weeks, marking a shift in the housing... Read more ->
The Fed Meets Today, Housing Market Gains Momentum
OTA Staff
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Zillow Reports: Lower Mortgage Rates and Increased Housing Inventory Set to Boost Market Activity In a promising development for the housing market, lower mortgage rates are expected to spark renewed activity from both... Read more ->
Sharp Drop in Consumer Confidence Raises Concerns for Housing Market
Consumer Confidence Raises Concerns for Housing Market A troubling new report reveals a sharp drop in consumer confidence, and experts warn it could spell trouble for the housing market. The University of Michigan’s... Read more ->
HomeServices CEO Denies Compass Acquisition Talks
OTA Staff
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HomeServices of America CEO Denies Acquisition Talks with Compass HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari is denying rumors that the company is in talks to be acquired by Compass. In a statement to... Read more ->
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin Criticizes MLS ‘Monopoly’
Compass CEO Criticizes MLS 'Monopoly' Amid Clear Cooperation Debate Compass CEO Robert Reffkin made waves on Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville, sharply criticizing the MLS’s Clear Cooperation policy. He... Read more ->
