On April 15, 2024, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued notices stating that buyer agent commissions will not be included in the cap on interested party contributions (IPCs), per current policies.
Discover Zillow’s top markets for first-time home buyers in 2024. The Midwest leads, with five of the top ten markets located there.
Anna Oliver and Matt Lionetti’s latest listing video captures the attention of viewers with a strong hook and meaningful story.
An Appeals Court ruling on Friday, April 5, allows the DOJ to resume its investigation into NAR’s commission-sharing policies.
Real estate agent Rick Lee’s strategic approach to PPC ads revolutionized his lead generation, leading to lucrative deals and a referral deal with Ryan Serhant.
After NAR and the MBA sent a letter requesting clarification on seller-paid agent commissions, the FHA addressed the question. The FHA states that, under existing policy, real estate agent commissions or fees are not considered an interested party contribution (IPC).
This week, NAR sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs, urging for revisions to its current VA home loan policies.
In last week’s Knowledge Brokers panel on the NAR settlement, Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discussed the opportunities for real estate agents in a post-settlement world.
In a podcast with Jared James, NAR President Kevin Sears answered some of the biggest questions from NAR members, including why NAR settlement, why some brokerages were left out of the deal, VA buyers and NAR dues.
During a speech on March 19, President Biden addressed the NAR settlement. Learn what he said—and how NAR responded.
On Friday, March 22, 2024, Compass agreed to a proposed settlement amounting to $57.5 million, adding to the total settlement funds in industry lawsuits.
Current IPC limits affect home buyers’ ability to finance agent commissions into mortgage loans. Learn about advocacy efforts by the American Real Estate Association (AREA) to address this issue.
