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The Real Brokerage snags top Phoenix team

Housing Wire

Newman and his team serve clients in Phoenix, Scottsdale , Paradise Valley and Southeast Valley. David’s dedication to maximizing marketing and optimizing value for sellers aligns with the Real platform and our mission to give our agents the tools they need to succeed by providing the best consumer experience possible.”

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Northpointe Bank to shutter its correspondent lending business

Housing Wire

Northpointe Bank appreciates its valued client relationships and remains committed to providing superior financing solutions to its retail lending consumers and warehouse financing clients,” Williams said. Northpointe became an approved seller and servicer for Freddie Mac in 2013, Fannie Mae in 2014 and Ginnie Mae in 2016.

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Judge denies HomeServices’ motion for mistrial in commission lawsuit

Housing Wire

He told the jury that sellers also benefit because it brings more foot traffic and attention to their listings. On Friday, Schulman stated that home sellers have no reason to pay buyers’ agents, whom he claimed do not provide much value. He also noted that buyers’ agents provide valuable services for sellers and buyers.

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Opinion: Real estate is already changing, despite commission lawsuit’s outcome

Housing Wire

The rule change will prohibit listing brokers from paying buyer’s agents and will instead require sellers to pay them directly if they choose to pay them at all. It seems we are headed toward a future where each agent will be paid by their own client. It’s doubtful that amount will be what it is today, though.

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Opinion: Here’s the latest data on what Realtors are witnessing in the housing market

Housing Wire

Another measure the housing market, is whether a Realtor had a client who had a distressed sale in the last month. In 2008, 49% of Realtors had a client with a distressed sale, today it is only 1%. The last high among all-cash buyers was seen at 35% in 2014. All cash buyers now stand at 24%.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for April 2024

Lamacchia Realty

Her reason for becoming a real estate agent is to continue her desire to work with people and have clients be as happy with their lifestyle as she is providing it to them. Her desire to help her clients earned Shauna the title of Rising Star in the September 2021 issue of the South Shore Real Producers Magazine !

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for January 2024

Lamacchia Realty

To round out the year, Eileen took home the award for Most Acquired Clients companywide. Now servicing buyers and sellers in Worcester County, Colin’s clients describe him as helpful, energetic, and goal-oriented. He strives to be consistently learning and becoming a better professional for his clients.