Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional?
On March 1, 2024, Judge Liles C. Burke of the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama issued a 53-page opinion declaring the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) as….
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News in the real estate industry and markets
ARMs causing more home sales in 2025?
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs) and Potential Market Impact: Key Points: The Rise and Potential Fall of ARMs: Potential Consequences: Recommendations: Additional Information: Overall, the potential impact of ARMs on the real….
Keller Williams Settles Commission Lawsuit for $70 Million
Key points: Background: Impact:
Most agents sell very few homes, if any
That’s information that came from a study by the CFA (Consumer Federation of America). Summary of the study: Key takeaways: Additional thoughts: For more about the study, go to: The….
Dancing with the Devil
It’s only ironic that, once again, the average mortgage rate for a 30-year loan is 6.66%. Interest rates have been pretty stable in the last few weeks, despite a very….
Median Days On The Market in the US Housing Market + Prediction
According to the St. Louis Fed, the median days on the market for housing in the US was 61 days in December 2023 (MEDDAYONMARUS), which is an increase from 52 days in….
21% think it’s a good time to buy a home (only!)
Soaring housing costs could affect the presidential election, especially among young liberals priced out of the housing market. Progressives urge action on the key issue to woo back key voters…..
Market Hopes for Fed Rate Cuts
Recent market speculation has been centered around the possibility of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. This anticipation stems from concerns about slowing economic growth and the potential impact of….
NAR membership dwindles for the 1st time since 2012
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) (“The largest trade association in America”) is facing a potential membership crisis, with nearly 6,000 members leaving in November alone. While the overall number….