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Home prices are dropping like it’s 2009

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Home prices are now posting the biggest monthly declines since January 2009, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor report from Black Knight. The post Home prices are dropping like it’s 2009 appeared first on HousingWire. Las Vegas, Austin, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C.,

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Opinion: Is the industry positioned for a mass exodus of real estate agents?

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In the wake of the recent NAR settlement , coupled with persistently sluggish home sales and high interest rates , real estate agents find themselves at a crossroads marked by uncertainty and unease. In the trials of 2024, real estate firms have a unique opportunity to lead with value when courting prospective agents.

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Real estate broker Oren Alexander and brother accused of rape in New York

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Oren Alexander, a top real estate broker and co-founder of the Side-brokered firm Official Partners , along with his twin brother, Alon Alexander, have been accused of raping at least two women in New York. The two lawsuits were filed in March 2024 and were first reported by The Real Deal. The team left Douglas Elliman in 2022.

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Loan mod scheme from 2009 finally gets settled at $4.6M

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According to the DOJ, from 2009 through 2015, Lindeman and his wife targeted Hispanic homeowners through Spanish-language advertising that promised to cut mortgage payments in half. The post Loan mod scheme from 2009 finally gets settled at $4.6M The DOJ said some of the homeowners targeted had limited English proficiency.

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Opinion: The ripple effect on the U.S. housing market from China’s real estate crisis

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The real estate market in China, both commercial and residential, have been unwinding over the last few years. in 2008 and 2009. Lax lending standards and cheap credit, plus a popular belief that real estate values never decline, created a massive bubble. As the Chinese real estate market declines, the U.S.

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Opinion: Why real estate agents shouldn’t worry about commission changes

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These are all untrue and offensive words that come up when searching “Realtors” or “Real estate agents.” And before getting my real estate license in 2009, I had the same opinion, too. Next, the discussion of real estate agent commissions has been longstanding.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

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Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? We’ve reviewed all the key information to determine the best Arizona real estate schools to help you get licensed quickly and efficiently with a state-approved, online program at an Arizona real estate school. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5