Sat.Oct 19, 2024

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Why housing demand is now showing year-over-year growth

Housing Wire

We have had three weeks of positive year-over-year growth in both purchase application data and weekly pending contract data, with last week showing a noticeable jump from last year. Now the dose of reality: last year at this time mortgage rates were heading toward 8% , and even though 2023 showed record low sales levels, it got worse with 8% rates.

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Industry Decoded: It’s time to do away with NAR’s arbitrary rules

Real Estate News

The Clear Cooperation Policy — a misguided attempt to level the playing field — doesn't meet the needs of consumers or support principles of free enterprise.

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This is Not Your Grandparents’ URAR

Walitt Solutions

The 2025/ 2026 rollout of the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) will be here before we know it, and Walitt Solutions is ensuring you, your colleagues, and partners are up-to-speed on this “report revolution.” We want to be sure everyone — no matter their role — in the valuation space understands how it will impact appraisal reports, quality control, ordering platforms, and other operational and technical concerns.

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Why teams emerged as a top ‘danger’ to the old status quo

Real Estate News

The DANGER Report spelled out risks for agents and brokers a decade ago. Many of its projections have come to pass — but they haven’t all been negative.

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Brokerage Beat: Notable moves at Compass, Corcoran + global expansions

Real Estate News

Top NYC agent moves to Compass; 20-year vet joins Corcoran Centric; Florida indie gains new leader; The Agency opens in Saskatoon; C21 adds Vegas firm; more.

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