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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ->
U.S. Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2.8% in February
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Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2.8% in February, But Economic Concerns Loom Amid Trade Policy and Recession Fears The U.S. annual inflation rate for February remains relatively stable at 2.8%. While down sharply... Read more ->
First-Ever MLS Broker Profit Sharing Program Tied to Listings Launches
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MARIS MLS Launches First-of-Its-Kind Broker Profit Sharing Program Tied to Listings Data In a groundbreaking move, the St. Louis-based MLS, Mid-America Regional Information Systems, or MARIS, is rolling out a profit-sharing program for... Read more ->
Consumer Housing Sentiment Falls Year Over Year for First Time Since 2023
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Rocket Companies to Acquire Redfin in $1.75 Billion All-Stock Deal Rocket Companies has announced it will acquire real estate platform Redfin in a $1.75 billion all-stock deal, aiming to expand its lending business.... Read more ->
National Flood Insurance Program Set to Expire
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NFIP to Expire NFIP or National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire in one week at midnight on March 14, 2025, and its future remains uncertain. As Congress works on a Continuing... Read more ->
