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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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Bracing against a rising tide of real estate fraud
Jan 22, 2024 -
Mortgage rates, inventory and demand rise as price cuts fall
Jan 20, 2024 -
Existing home sales are working from a historic low bar
Jan 19, 2024 -
California hit with yet another commission lawsuit
Jan 19, 2024 -
Just 4.09 million existing homes were sold in 2023
Jan 19, 2024 -
The U.S. rental market to gain in importance as the for-sale market remains challenging
Jan 19, 2024 -
Japanese builder Sekisui House to acquire MDC for $4.9B
Jan 18, 2024 -
California commission suit alleges collusion in the City of Angels
Jan 18, 2024 -
Stavvy’s CTO on moving a whole industry to digital
Jan 18, 2024 -
Housing starts dropped 9.0% in 2023
Jan 18, 2024
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A commission lawsuit is filed in Arizona. But NAR isn’t the target
Jan 09, 2024 -
Illinois homebuyer files commission lawsuit against @properties
Jan 09, 2024 -
Sitzer/Burnett filing deadline results in a squall of post-trial motions
Jan 08, 2024 -
Nine commission lawsuits look to consolidate in Missouri under Sitzer/Burnett judge
Jan 08, 2024 -
HousingWire to host commission lawsuit debate between Ketchmark and Lamacchia
Jan 05, 2024 -
Final approval hearing date set for RE/MAX, Anywhere commission lawsuit settlements
Jan 05, 2024 -
Where the NAR is losing members
Jan 05, 2024 -
Q1 2024 BrokerPulse: Leaders predict flat home prices, lower interest rates
Jan 04, 2024 -
Q1 AgentPulse survey: Agents aren’t yet fielding commission lawsuit questions
Jan 03, 2024 -
Maryland home seller files commission lawsuit in Missouri
Jan 02, 2024