Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

As localities across the country wrestle with housing shortages, one Massachusetts town will make its case to a panel of judges next week to argue against a plan that requires the construction... Read more »

Homeowner equity continues to rise despite housing-market challenges – ASHLEY FAHEY, The National Observer

U.S. homeowners with a mortgage pulled in $28,000 in equity gains on average year over year in the first quarter, the highest amount since late 2022, according to CoreLogic Inc. That average... Read more »
National Association of Realtors Provides Final Reminder of NAR Practice Change Implementation on August 17, 2024

National Association of Realtors Provides Final Reminder of NAR Practice Change Implementation on August 17, 2024

The National Association of REALTORS® The National Association of REALTORS® is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.4 million members, including NAR’s institutes, societies, and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential... Read more »
National Association of Realtors® Announces Partnership With SoFi

National Association of Realtors® Announces Partnership With SoFi

The National Association of REALTORS® The National Association of REALTORS® is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.4 million members, including NAR’s institutes, societies, and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential... Read more »

The Homeowners who Beat the National Association of Realtors – Debra Kamin

When Rhonda Burnett went to sell a home in 2016, she knew she would have to pay a commission to her real estate agent. The house was a second home – she... Read more »
Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

Longbridge Financial marks two years of national field sales

In March 2022, reverse mortgage lender and servicer Longbridge Financial announced the launch of its national field sales (NFS) division, appointing reverse mortgage industry veteran Melanie Parks to lead the channel as... Read more »
Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

HUD to bring back Innovative Housing Showcase to National Mall in June

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday announced that it would be bringing its Innovative Housing Showcase back to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., this June. The... Read more »
National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Sellers

National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Sellers

CHICAGO, IL—The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. The agreement would resolve claims... Read more »
FirstFunding hires Matt Coles for national sales manager role

FirstFunding hires Matt Coles for national sales manager role

FirstFunding appointed Matt Coles to the position of national sales manager, the company announced on Tuesday. In his new role, Coles will lead the company’s sales strategy and operations.  “Matt’s deep experience... Read more »
Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

DataDigest: National rent price growth normalizes, while Austin rents lose steam

The pandemic-era boom in single-family rental prices is over, according to CoreLogic‘s Single-Family Rent Index. The index, which analyzes single-family rent price changes nationally and across major metropolitan areas, tracked 13-15% annual... Read more »