The number of down payment assistance (DPA) programs for homebuyers has reached an all-time high. That’s according to the second-quarter 2024 Homeownership Program Index report from Down Payment Resource, which tracks homebuyer assistance programs. In Q2 2024, the number of down payment assistance options rose 2% relative to the previous…
Continue reading →Keller Williams market centers have shared more than $2 billion in profits with affiliated agents though the firm’s profit-sharing program, according to an announcement on Monday. “We are thrilled to celebrate that over $2 billion in lifetime profit share has been distributed to our franchisee-affiliated agents, a milestone that underscores…
Continue reading →Sinking sales, rapidly rising inventory and prices at all-time highs — this is the state of the market for existing homes. That’s according to June’s existing-home sales data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which reflect the problems that have hampered housing markets since mortgage rates began to rise…
Continue reading →The second of two lawsuits dealing with pocket listings has been allowed to proceed after a U.S. District Court judge in California granted the plaintiff’s motion for reconsideration on Monday. Originally filed in 2020 by Top Agent Network (TAN), the suit takes aim at the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR)…
Continue reading →In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, it is crucial to understand and effectively manage cybersecurity risks in order to safeguard your title insurance or real estate business. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. This fifth installment of the Reducing…
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