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Opinion: Navigating buyer agent compensation

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) proposed settlement of litigation, recently given preliminary approval by the Court, has raised questions about whether buyers with limited resources, especially first-time home buyers , can afford closing costs. Here is an example of how that might work.

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Benefits Of Using a Realtor to Buy Land In 2023

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

This week, I welcome back guest blogger, Ashley Rodriguez with bins4less , who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. If you decide to use a realtor it can make the experience much smoother, much easier and ultimately far better for you as a buyer. I hope you enjoy it! However, you don’t have to.

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

Housing Wire

The monthly Realtors Confidence Index helps to dispel many of the myths and cut through the noise of what is currently happening in the market. The National Association of Realtors Research Group has produced the index since 2008, at a time of turmoil in the real estate market. All cash buyers now stand at 24%. Historically 2.5

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Overblown rumors of demise? NAR has lost only 45K members since December

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that it had 1,509,195 members at the end of April, a decline of 2.96% from the 1,554,604 members it had at the end of 2023 but higher than its numbers in February and March. You can find more information in our recent update in Realtor Magazine.“ How many is unclear.

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How the Buyer Commission Lawsuit Will Affect Consumers: New Boston Globe Article Quotes Anthony Lamacchia

Lamacchia Realty

March 20, 2024 – The buyer commission lawsuit affecting the National Association of REALTORS® has been making headlines for months, especially since NAR announced their proposed settlement on March 15th. In their new article, The Boston Globe dives into how this will affect consumers, particularly first-time home buyers.

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Anthony Lamacchia Featured in Bloomberg Government Regarding the National Association of REALTORS® Buyer Commission Lawsuit

Lamacchia Realty

March 20, 2024 – Anthony Lamacchia was recently featured in Bloomberg Government regarding the National Association of REALTORS® Buyer Commission lawsuit. Anthony continues to advocate for REALTORS® and home buyers and sellers alike by speaking out.

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Three trends to watch in 2023

Housing Wire

This article is part of our Housing 2022-23 forecast series. In the first few months of 2022, primary-residence buyers and second-home buyers (investors and vacation buyers) flocked to the market at a frenzied pace under the correct assumption that mortgage rates would rise.

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