Vanessa Bowman

Real Estate News

What about veterans? NAR Urges VA Home Loan Policy Revision

This week, NAR sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs, urging for revisions to its current VA home loan policies.

March 28, 2024

Agent Strategy

Don’t Wait for Post-Settlement: 5 Immediate Opportunities for Real Estate Agents

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.

March 27, 2024

Real Estate News

NAR President Kevin Sears on NAR’s Decision to Settle, the DOJ’s Role, VA Buyers & NAR Dues

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.

March 25, 2024

Real Estate News

What President Biden Said About the NAR Settlement

During a speech on March 19, President Biden addressed the NAR settlement. Learn what he said—and how NAR responded.

March 24, 2024

Real Estate News

Compass Settles Commission Lawsuits for $57.5 Million, Joins NAR, Keller Williams, Anywhere, and RE/MAX

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.

March 22, 2024

Real Estate News

AREA Requests Fannie Mae, FHA and HUD Change Lending Guidelines

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.

March 22, 2024

Agent Strategy

Dual Licensing After the NAR Settlement: Insights from MBA President

NAR’s impending settlement is creating opportunities for dual licensing. The MBA President shares his thoughts on what it means for lending officers and real estate agents.

March 21, 2024

Real Estate News

Sitzer/Burnett Plaintiffs Seeking $4.7 Billion from Lone Defendant HomeServices

Sitzer/Burnett plaintiffs are demanding over $4.7 billion from HomeServices of America, leveraging a trebled jury award minus previous settlements with NAR, Keller Williams, RE/MAX, and Anywhere.

March 19, 2024

Agent Marketing

Don’t Miss the Newest BAM Virtual Event: BAMfest

Don’t miss the next BAM virtual event—BAMfest—on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm ET.

March 14, 2024

Agent Marketing

Steal These 3 Social Media Post Ideas

Elevate your real estate social media content with these three post ideas from Luke Acree. Provide value, solve problems, and position yourself as the go-to agent in your community.

March 13, 2024

Real Estate News

Massive Agent leaves eXp Realty, joins Real Broker

Dustin Brohm, aka the Massive Agent, announced today he has made the switch from eXp Realty to Real Broker.

March 11, 2024

Real Estate News

Biden Announces $5,000 Mortgage Relief Credit and Incentives to Build More Homes

In his State of the Union Address on March 7, 2024, President Biden announced a new set of housing initiatives to make homeownership accessible to more Americans, including a $5,000 tax credit for middle-class first-time homebuyers.

March 8, 2024

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Bowman's Latest Posts:

What about veterans? NAR Urges VA Home Loan Policy Revision

Don’t Wait for Post-Settlement: 5 Immediate Opportunities for Real Estate Agents

NAR President Kevin Sears on NAR’s Decision to Settle, the DOJ’s Role, VA Buyers & NAR Dues

What President Biden Said About the NAR Settlement

Compass Settles Commission Lawsuits for $57.5 Million, Joins NAR, Keller Williams, Anywhere, and RE/MAX

AREA Requests Fannie Mae, FHA and HUD Change Lending Guidelines

Dual Licensing After the NAR Settlement: Insights from MBA President

Sitzer/Burnett Plaintiffs Seeking $4.7 Billion from Lone Defendant HomeServices

Don’t Miss the Newest BAM Virtual Event: BAMfest

Massive Agent leaves eXp Realty, joins Real Broker

Biden Announces $5,000 Mortgage Relief Credit and Incentives to Build More Homes

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