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Buyer Fees for Real Estate Commissions: New Opportunities for Real Estate Realtors®

Tue Feb 27, 2024 on Blog & News

Buyer Fees for Real Estate Commissions: New Opportunities for Real Estate Realtors®

In the aftermath of the recent Federal Court ruling that held the National Association of Realtors and large residential brokerages liable for approximately $1.8 billion in damages after finding that they conspired to keep residential commissions artificially high, questions as to how, moving forward, commissions for buyer and seller Realtors will be structured remain. Currently, sellers pay their Realtor’s commission, […]

What does Ozempic Have to do With the Real Estate Market?

Mon Oct 23, 2023 on News

What does Ozempic Have to do With the Real Estate Market?

Weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic, are potential  disrupters to not only business in general but also the real estate market. Why? With the popularity of such weight loss drugs, people’s overall behaviors have influenced the food industry. Walmart reported that customers taking Ozempic buy less food and  which in turn, has an effect on retail space. Retail food stores and  food […]

Consumer Confidence, the Real Estate Market, and the Percolating Economy

Thu Sep 28, 2023 on Florida Real Estate & News

Consumer Confidence, the Real Estate Market, and the Percolating Economy

There are a number of factors currently influencing the real estate market and the economy in general. Interest rates, low housing inventory, potential government shut-downs, labor strikes, inflation, and higher real estate prices have all added to a four-month low in the consumer confidence level. Why? Many consumers are concerned that the economy is headed to a recession over the […]

When Will the Housing Market Pick Up Again?

Thu Jul 27, 2023 on News

When Will the Housing Market Pick Up Again?

Why Is the Housing Market So Sluggish? There is a critical shortage of homes causing a weak housing market. Sales of pre-owned homes dropped 3.3% in June from May, and 18.9% lower than from June of 2022. While a six-month supply is considered balanced between buyer and seller, the current sales represent only a 3.1-month supply. Pricing of homes has […]