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As the real estate industry steps into 2024, it faces a landscape shaped by several critical dynamics. A key focus is the trajectory of mortgage rates, which reached their highest level in over two decades by the end of 2023. While a decrease in these rates is projected for 2024, they are unlikely to revert to the historically low levels seen during the pandemic. This shift in mortgage rates remains a central factor impacting the housing market, influencing home prices, demand, and broader economic trends.
In addition to these market dynamics, the real estate industry is navigating the complexities introduced by ongoing agent commission lawsuits. These legal challenges add another layer of complications, affecting transaction processes and industry standards.
To stay on top of the latest real estate news, industry professionals turn to HousingWire’s real estate news coverage, where they can learn about policy that is impacting lender and consumer activity, macro economic and market trends, and best practices being incorporated by leading industry professionals and agencies.
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Florida theme parks creating more housing for employees
Jan 23, 2024Owners of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando are making plans to construct more affordable housing for employees.
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Mauricio Umansky and Jason Haber launch new real estate trade group
Jan 23, 2024 -
eXp Realty named in third sexual harassment suit
Jan 23, 2024 -
Buyers are being picky — here’s how you can navigate it as a real estate agent
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Affordability boosts Indianapolis housing market
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Real estate momentum slows as interest rates rise again: Altos
Jan 22, 2024 -
MV Realty banned from North Carolina
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Second REBNY commission lawsuit dismissed
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Top mega team joins The Real Brokerage
Jan 22, 2024
Commission Lawsuits
Mauricio Umansky and Jason Haber launch new real estate trade group
Jan 23, 2024Mauricio Umansky and Jason Haber have launched a new real estate trade group to rival the National Association of Realtors.
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Second REBNY commission lawsuit dismissed
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California hit with yet another commission lawsuit
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California commission suit alleges collusion in the City of Angels
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New (and unusual) commission lawsuit alleges collusion in Sin City
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Opinion: Defendants have solid case for appeal in Sitzer
Jan 16, 2024 -
Five additional brokerages named in California’s commission lawsuit
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Second copycat commission lawsuit filed against REBNY
Jan 11, 2024 -
Jason Haber contemplates a NAR alternative
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NAR asks for new trial in latest Sitzer/Burnett commission suit filings
Jan 10, 2024