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Donald R. Horton, founder of nation’s largest homebuilder, dies at 74

Horton served as chairman of D.R. Horton Inc. since it was formed in July 1991.

Mortgage rates dip below 7%, bring relief to homebuyers

Buyers are finally getting some relief as mortgage rates dip below 7% for the first time in five weeks, according to a Redfin report. 

Anywhere Real Estate, Keller Williams and RE/MAX commissions settlements receive final court approval

Other settlements are still awaiting final approval, including the $418 million settlement with NAR.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun optimistic about real estate industry this year and beyond

Yun expects existing home sales to show gains in 2024, 2025 and eight of the next 10 years.

Changes to MLS from NAR settlement to take effect Aug. 17

NAR previously said the changes were expected to start in mid-July.

Warren Buffett’s HomeServices of America settles compensation lawsuit for $250 million

HomeServices of America is the last defendant to settle in the case.

@properties and Christie’s International Real Estate opt to settle broker-commission lawsuits

At World Properties LLC, the Chicago-based company that owns @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate, has agreed to settle all claims brought by sellers relating to broker commissions.

After four months of growth, builder confidence remains flat in April

The survey also revealed that 22% of builders cut home prices this month, down from 24% in March and 36% in December.

Hailed as a win for NAR, Supreme Court rules against large development fees

NAR and other housing groups backed the lawsuit and submitted statements to the justices.

DOJ can resume its antitrust investigation into NAR, appeals panel rules

An appeals panel ruled the DOJ could resume its antitrust investigation into NAR. 

Atlanta Agent exclusive: NAR chief legal officer discusses legal settlement and what’s next for Realtors

NAR’s Katie Johnson explains what’s next for Realtors in the wake of the association’s legal settlement.

NAR settles compensation lawsuits for $418 million and will ban commissions on MLS

NAR will prohibit offers of broker compensation or commission on the MLS.

Home prices have risen twice as fast as inflation for 60 years — but that trend may be reversing

U.S. home prices are 24 times higher than they were in 1963 — while overall inflation is just 10 times higher.

Mark Willis replaces Marc King as president at Keller Williams

Willis previously served as Keller Williams president from 2002 to 2005 and CEO from 2005 to 2015.

NAR praises Biden’s proposals to address housing affordability  

NAR President Kevin Sears also raised concerns about Biden Administration regulations that could create hurdles to affordability. 

What history tells us about today’s interest rates

If your buyer is having a hard time moving on from 2021 and accepting the reality of today’s rates, a history lesson may help.

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