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Jul 15, 2019,
Sue Johnson, Strategic Alliance Consultant
Summary:
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) regulatory environment has changed significantly since the former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director Richard Cordray left the CFPB in November 2017. New leadership promised to end the era of "regulation by enforcement."
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Jul 12, 2019,
Real Trends
Summary:
The U.S. as a whole reports slightly lower buyer traffic, but more stable showing activity.
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Jul 11, 2019,
Larry Kendall, Chairman Emeritus of The Group, Inc.
Summary:
Despite the constant buzz surrounding technology and its impact on the industry, it is unlikely it will replace the role of a trusted real estate advisor...
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Jul 09, 2019,
RE Magazine
Summary:
From Survival to Thriving: How one Broker beat the odds & another gave her a chance to succeed. When Maggie McQueen walked into John L. Scott Real Estate four years ago, she had no idea how taking that step would change her entire life...
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Jul 09, 2019,
Steve Murray, Real Trends President
Summary:
Over the past few months, numerous lawsuits have been filed against the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and some of the large national franchisers alleging that they are engaged in a massive conspiracy against housing consumers to maintain a certain commission level and sharing arrangement. Some commentators have said that they believe this is the beginning of the end of the cooperation and compensation structure of the North American brokerage market.
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Jul 08, 2019,
Steve Murray, Real Trends President
Summary:
We reviewed a new dashboard from one of the largest transaction management firms in North America a few weeks back. The current data on the performance of agents and the brokerage was incredible. Even more, it had a forecasting toolset that allowed brokerage firms...
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Jun 12, 2019,
Real Trends
Summary:
Based on homes advertised on realtor.com's website, the U.S. median home listing price crossed into uncharted territory in March, increasing 7 percent year-over-year and hitting $300,000 for the first time.