Appeals of NAR settlement approval continue to pile up

Appeals of NAR settlement approval continue to pile up

Appeals of the final approval of the  National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement  continue to pile up. On Monday, copycat suit plaintiff and settlement objector Hao Zhe Wang filed an appeal,... Read more »
NAR settlement appeals continue as professor Monestier weighs in

NAR settlement appeals continue as professor Monestier weighs in

After filing several different motions, including a motion to intervene, University of Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier has filed an appeal of several rulings made by Judge Stephen R. Bough — including... Read more »
Foreclosure filings are rising. Could the trend continue in 2025?

Foreclosure filings are rising. Could the trend continue in 2025?

With fluctuating mortgage rates and economic pressure in the housing market, foreclosure activity ramped up in October 2024. According to real estate data provider Attom, homebuyers may face more challenges heading into... Read more »
USC Casden Forecast Calls for SoCal Rent Increases to Continue

USC Casden Forecast Calls for SoCal Rent Increases to Continue

This year’s University of Southern California Casden Real Estate Economics Forecast predicts rent increases for the next two years throughout the region.  However, the annual report also noted that the economy’s surprising resilience... Read more »
Rents Continue to Rise in the United States

Rents Continue to Rise in the United States

The rental market trends reflect the dynamic nature of the economy and the housing sector. Rents have witnessed a mix of fluctuations, with some regions experiencing a rise in rental prices while... Read more »
Borrowers continue to be resilient as mortgage delinquencies recede 

Borrowers continue to be resilient as mortgage delinquencies recede 

Mortgage delinquencies improved again in February as prepayment activity increased moderately. The national delinquency rate eased to 3.34% in February, down from 3.38% in January, according to an Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) mortgage... Read more »
Mortgage rates continue a downward trend in the twilight of 2023

Mortgage rates continue a downward trend in the twilight of 2023

As we prepare to bid adieu to 2023, mortgage rates this week again stayed below seven percent. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.61% as of Dec. 28, a slight decrease from the... Read more »
Why Investors Should Continue Buying Real Estate in 2024?

Why Investors Should Continue Buying Real Estate in 2024?

Real estate investing has long been a popular way for individuals to increase their wealth and secure their financial future. Despite current high mortgage interest rates, many investors are still thinking about... Read more »
Mortgage rates continue trending down before Christmas

Mortgage rates continue trending down before Christmas

Mortgage rates stayed below 7% for the second week in a row, a welcome relief after a 17-week streak of above-7% rates. This week’s dip is the largest weekly drop since November... Read more »
NAR president vows to continue to fight commission lawsuits

NAR president vows to continue to fight commission lawsuits

In her first national interview since a Missouri jury found the real estate industry liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions, National Association of Realtors (NAR) president Tracy Kasper... Read more »