Number 1 ranked Brokerage in Sales Volume Acquires 8th Largest Brokerage
OTA Staff
- 4 min.
Number 1 ranked Brokerage in Sales Compass is making another bold move in the real estate world with a $444 million acquisition of @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate. Chicagoland-based @properties, the eighth-largest... Read more ->
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Loan Limits Increased Again for 2025
OTA Staff
- 3 min.
FHFA Loan Limits Increased Again for 2025 The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has confirmed an increase in loan limits for 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year of adjustments. Effective January 1, 2025, the... Read more ->
Pending home sales surged 2.0% in October
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
Pending Home Sales surged 2.0% in October, marking the third consecutive month of gains, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major U.S. regions experienced month-over-month increases, with the Northeast leading... Read more ->
October New Home Sales Drop 17.3% Amid Rising Mortgage Rates and Affordability Challenges
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
New Home Sales Drop 17.3% October saw a significant drop in New Home Sales, as higher mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges kept many buyers on the sidelines. According to new data from... Read more ->
Judge Grants Final Approval for NAR Commission Lawsuit Settlement
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
Commission Lawsuit Settlement The landmark Commission Lawsuit settlement involving the N.A.R. has officially received final approval, marking a major shift in how real estate commissions will be handled across the country. On Tuesday,... Read more ->
Nonprofit News Organization Exposes IHA’s Mismanagement of Section 8 Program
Section 8 Program A six-month investigation by Mirror Indy, a non-profit news organization, reveals a troubling pattern of mismanagement at the Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA), which has failed the very renters it was... Read more ->
DOJ Opposes NAR Commission Settlement Just Ahead of Tomorrow’s Deadline
DOJ Opposes NAR Commission Settlement In a last-minute move, the DOJ has filed a statement of interest opposing the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement, just days before its final approval.... Read more ->
Fannie Mae Reports Mortgage Rates Stall 2025 Home Sales Forecast
Fannie Mae Reports Mortgage Existing home sales in the U.S. are expected to remain near historic lows through 2025, according to the latest forecast from Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group. The... Read more ->
Rock Your Cashflow – Top Money Hacks: Master Your Finances with Lisa Brumm
Are you ready to take control of your money and start building the financial future you deserve? Whether you're a business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone simply looking to improve your personal... Read more ->
U.S. Mortgage Lending Up in Q3 2024, Fueled by Refinancing and Home-Equity Loans
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
Refinancing and Home-Equity Loans U.S. mortgage lending has shown a modest rise in the third quarter of 2024, with 1.67 million mortgages issued, marking a 1.9% increase from the previous quarter. This growth... Read more ->
Safety and Climate Risks Drive 18% of Homebuyers to Move, Survey Finds
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
A new survey reveals that concerns about safety and climate risks are major factors driving Homebuyers to move. Nearly 18% of Homebuyers say crime and safety fears are prompting them to relocate, while... Read more ->
NAR’s $2.6 Million CEO Salary and Lavish Perks Spark Tax Law Concerns
OTA Staff
- 5 min.
Bob Goldberg Former CEO The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is once again facing controversy, this time over extravagant executive compensation. A recent exposé published by The New York Times has shed light... Read more ->
