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Republican senator takes aim at Biden’s housing policies

Housing Wire

Rubio claims that the new rule can raise costs by as much as $31,000 per home, adding that “it could take a buyer as many as 90 years to break even on that through energy savings,” he said. Rubio was referring to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which sponsors government home lending programs.

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Drama mounts in Sitzer trial as HomeServices files a motion for mistrial

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It has been an eventful and drama-filled 24 hours in Kansas City, Missouri, for the Sitzer/Burnett class-action antitrust buyer broker commission lawsuit. On Tuesday afternoon, after the National Association of Realtors finished its defense, HomeServices of America took the floor.

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29 Cutting-Edge Real Estate Marketing Ideas for 2024

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New findings from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show a fresh picture of who’s buying and selling homes, with more first-time buyers entering the market and families looking for homes that fit multiple generations. The designs aren’t exclusive to you and there’s no automation for posting.

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Chuck E. Cheese, MLS listing books and the correct pronunciation of ‘Realtor’ were on the table during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate

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It devolved into a battle about historic facts, old-school MLS listing books, pronunciation corrections and even references to the kid-friendly restaurant chain Chuck E. The plaintiffs’ attorney also addressed claims he made during the Sitzer-Burnett trial that, in the age of Zillow, there is no need to have a buyer’s agent.

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Zillow or CoStar? NAR settlement terms could determine a winner

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Zillow is mostly known for its practice of selling buyer agent leads through its Premier Agent program, while Homes.com has touted its “your listing, your lead” model, which focuses on seller agents. In prior notes, KBW had also referred to CoStar as the “top beneficiary” of a change to the buyer agent landscape.

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UBS agrees to pay $1.4B to settle RMBS fraud case

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Department of Justice (DOJ), which refers to a civil action filed in November 2018, does not bring the determination of liabilities, the DOJ said. Swiss bank UBS AG announced Monday it has agreed to pay $1.43 The settlement with the U.S. The settlement has been fully provisioned in prior periods,” UBS said in a statement.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

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It is often the first point of contact between you and potential clients, or it’s how clients confirm if you’re the right fit after you’ve been referred to them. Both buyers and sellers value the combined benefits of his individual talents along with membership in one of the most respected real estate firms in New York City.