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Real estate industry is in flux after shocking guilty verdict in commission lawsuit trial

Housing Wire

It found the National Association of Realtors , HomeServices of America and Keller Williams guilty of collusion to maintain high commission rates. billion in damages, many questions still remain about what this means for the real estate industry, as the defendants still await Judge Stephen Bough’s final judgment.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Many Massachusetts real estate schools offer online courses. After completing an approved course of study, you’ll be able to sit the state real estate exam. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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Santa Monica: An unexpected haven for first-time buyers

Housing Wire

But local real estate professionals would beg to differ. In March, first-time buyers were responsible for 32% of sales, up from 26% in February and 28% a year prior, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. With a 90-day average median list price of $4.3 So what was already a tight market is now even tighter.”

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Here’s how to find property owners ready to sell

Housing Wire

As 2021 unfolds, the real estate industry is still dealing with ongoing concerns introduced and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, leaving agents and brokers facing multiple challenges with their work. That’s going to be an issue for a long time, and that’s why housing prices are still climbing.”.

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This Best Kept Secret Helps New Real Estate Agents Find Clients

McKissock

New real estate agents may find it difficult to establish themselves as a local expert in real estate—especially when they’re competing against seasoned professionals. One often-overlooked way to gain experience and insight into a local real estate market is to help renters seeking new apartments.

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Buyers Face Extreme Risks When Sellers Extend Their Stay

Will Springer Realtor

In a sellers’ market where new listings are scarce, owners are requesting time – days or weeks – to find their next residence and move. Once the home is sold, roles are reversed … with a twist: Buyer becomes owner and landlord while seller turns tenant, highly protected by state and local occupancy laws. Minefield, indeed!

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Expectations for 2024 in Seattle/King County Real Estate

Will Springer Realtor

The region’s real estate scene in 2023 will be remembered for rising home prices and scant new listings. Buyers and sellers tiptoed through caution. Welcome to our sixth annual look back at the year that was and to predictions and projections for the coming 12 months in real estate for Seattle/King County and beyond.