The real estate landscape in the United States is poised for significant changes, particularly when it comes to how buyer-side commissions are managed within the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Because of a settlement agreement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), there are new rules that will take effect

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently agreed to settle a series of class action lawsuits raised in several states, and this settlement has changes set to take effect mid-July 2024. Buyer-side commissions and how they’re managed within the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) will be heavily affected by these

Last week, industry leaders raised the alarm after finding unlicensed data in a section similar to a portal on Microsoft’s search engine. After industry leaders raised their concerns on social media this week, the dispute over Bing’s home listings appears to be settling down. Microsoft’s Bing.com/homes looks very much like a portal. It displays homes

As the U.S. economy slows down, inflation falls and the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, mortgage rates will likely decline in the second half of this year. Interest rates will remain high until the Fed can see evidence of a slowing in economic growth. By the end 2024, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage is likely