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Zillow: Black homeownership has risen, but not to 2004 level

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The homeownership rate among Black Americans has risen at a faster-than-average rate since 2019, but it remains well below the high point reached in 2004, according to Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data compiled by Zillow. Since the Black homeownership rate peaked in 2004, U.S. prior to the housing crisis and Great Recession.

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Are U.S. real estate commissions illegal?

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This is Part Two of Three in HousingWire’s dive into all matters residential real estate commissions. Wearing a rolled up checkered-shirt, gesticulating wildly with one arm, 61-year-old Jack Ryan is an unlikely torchbearer to storm the gates of the residential real estate establishment, and its 5% average real commission on home sales.

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

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If you’re looking for the best real estate schools in Illinois to complete the required 75 hours of class time you’ll need to get a broker’s license, we’re here to help. In Illinois, real estate agents are called brokers. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. out of 5.

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RE/MAX Proper acquires indie brokerage All Nations

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We want to provide real estate agents in our area the best brand, tools and network available today,” said RE/MAX Proper CEO Paul Natividad. “We All Nations Realty opened in 2004 by founding partners Richard and Nova Dahler, who will stay on for the transition. The acquisition of All Nations was finalized on Aug.

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The Carrington Companies names Andrew Taffet as CEO

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He has been with Carrington for nearly 20 years after joining as associate director and head of analytics in 2004. Taffet, meanwhile, will be in charge of day-to-day operations and oversight of the company, a task he’s been handling for some time now.

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Williston Financial Group’s MyHome acquires Volly

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“As the digital transformation of our industry accelerates, we’re committed to acquiring and building solutions that help us further expand our reach and achieve the next stage of our mission to transform and streamline the real estate experience for all constituents.” Launched in 2004, 10 of the nation’s top 30 banks work with Volly.

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eXp acquires 500-agent independent brokerage in Florida

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Originally from Colombia, Serna founded Broker’s LLC in 2004 and grew her independent brokerage to more than 500 agents throughout South Florida. “This union not only reaffirms our commitment to our agents’ success, but also opens the door to unprecedented opportunities.”

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