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Final Offer Launches ‘PX,’ Private Exclusive Listings Channel for Properties Not Yet on MLS

Final Offer has announced the launch of Private Exclusive Listings (PX), a new feature that allows agents to share off-market and pre-market properties within their brokerage and directly with clients via a private channel, providing early access to properties before they’re publicly listed on the MLS. Private Exclusive Listings are off-market or pre-market properties and… […]

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Offerpad Introduces PriceLock to Help Homeowners ‘Lock In’ Final Selling Price

Offerpad has announced the launch of PriceLock, a service that “locks in” the homeowner’s final selling price at contract signing and protects against unexpected price reductions later, the company noted. How it works: Request an offer: Sellers request an offer and receive an estimated cash offer within minutes Schedule an inspection: Sellers can schedule their… […]

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National Association of REALTORS® Provides Final Reminder on New Practice Change Implementation

The National Association of REALTORS® has issued a final reminder to members, real estate professionals and consumers that on Saturday, August 17, 2024, the practice changes following NAR’s settlement agreement that would resolve claims brought on behalf of homesellers related to broker commissions, will be implemented nationwide. According to a release, REALTOR® MLSs (those owned… […]

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NAR Comments on HUD’s Interim Final AFFH Rule

NAR submitted a comment on HUD’s interim final rule, Restoring Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Definitions and Certifications. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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400,000 Homeowners Enter Final Month in Forbearance; Conventional Loans Dominating Market Share

Black Knight estimates that nearly 630,000 forbearance plans, more than one-third of those currently active, are slated for review this month. Of those, 400,000 will have reached the end of their 18 months of forbearance eligibility unless the maximum term is extended again. The end of August saw a significant decline in forbearance numbers as […]

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400,000 Homeowners Enter Final Month in Forbearance

Black Knight estimates that nearly 630,000 forbearance plans, more than one-third of those currently active, are slated for review this month. Of those, 400,000 will have reached the end of their 18 months of forbearance eligibility unless the maximum term is extended again. The end of August saw a significant decline in forbearance numbers as […]

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NAR Raises Concerns with FHFA Final Rule Governing GSE’s Required Capital Structures

NAR Raises Concerns About FHFA Final Rule NAR remains concerned that the proposed rule could significantly raise costs for consumers, force GSEs to assume greater risk, and undermine reforms. Media Contact:  Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193 Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs)

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