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The health of this housing market: Comparing 2024 data to 2011

Housing Wire

Let’s look specifically at the current market data compared to 2011. Why choose 2011? The housing bubble crash years of 2008-2011 saw a surge in foreclosures due to the lack of selling equity and this also profoundly impacted housing demand. Last week in 2011, 396,955 homes hit the market without a contract.

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Keller Williams named to yet another profit-sharing lawsuit

Housing Wire

Jana Caudill was a sales associate with Keller Williams from February 1, 2001 to December 14, 2011, and Dennis Caudill was a sales associate with Keller Williams from February 1, 2001, to December 14, 2011. In February 2020 , KW introduced a more restrictive policy to its profit-sharing program.

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Keller Williams faces three lawsuits tied to its profit-sharing program 

Housing Wire

On March 22, Moulder, who worked with Keller Williams from 2002 to 2011, filed a complaint aiming for class-action status in the U.S. Allegations include breach of contract and unjust enrichment, with damages sought at $250 million. The following day, Bueker, a former KW agent from 2003 to 2011, filed a similar complaint in the U.S.

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It hasn’t been this hard to get a mortgage in six years

Housing Wire

The index plunged from record highs seen in late 2019 after the COVID-19 pandemic caused the worst economic contraction since the Great Depression. to the lowest in the data series that goes back to 2011, the report said. The group’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index fell 4.7%

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CFPB ‘quietly’ affirms support for HUD counselors partnering with mortgage originators

Housing Wire

Specifically, mortgage companies and banks who contract with housing counseling agencies for pre- and post-purchase housing counseling services have clear authority under RESPA to use a fee for service.” This list is provided for ease of reference.

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David Stevens, former FHA Commissioner and MBA President, has died

Housing Wire

Dave and his wife Mary were instrumental in the 2011 creation of the MBA Opens Doors Foundation, which has helped more than 16,000 families with crucially ill or injured children stay in their homes while their child is in treatment.”

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As mortgage rates hit a two-decade high, mortgage applications tick down

Housing Wire

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 7.41%, the highest rate since December 2000, and the 30-year fixed jumbo mortgage rate increased to 7.34%, the highest rate in the history of the jumbo rate series dating back to 2011,” said Joel Kan, MBA ’s vice president and deputy chief economist. from 11% the week prior. Lastly, the U.S.

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