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HousingWireHousingWire Although the industry is barely than a week into the “new normal,” some real estate agents and brokers are already seeing smaller buy-side commissions. “It kind of started before the [National Association of Realtors] settlement went into effect, but commission compression is a real thing,” Brian Huskey, the broker-owner…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire When interest rates began skyrocketing more than two years ago, mortgage companies faced a pivotal decision regarding a crucial part of their business: the servicing portfolio. This period was a windfall for servicers. Rising rates typically slow down borrower prepayments, increase the fair value of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs),…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. With technology changing faster than new agents answer phone calls, choosing the right real estate brokerage software can sometimes feel like a full-time job. The looming…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. While they may not be as trendy as they once were, a well-crafted real estate agent Facebook page is still the best way to generate leads…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire It’s been one week since the NAR settlement changes went into effect. Did the changes affect any of the housing data we track every week? Since the buyer’s commission payout isn’t as transparent as before, I have been anticipating delays in the home-buying process as people adapted to the…
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