Century 21 CEO: Adding Latino agents is key to serving ‘70% of net new homebuyers’

The U.S. Census Bureau projects that 70% of net new homebuyers between now and 2050 will be Latino — a statistic that Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler said should guide recruiting efforts across the industry. “If we’re going to serve those communities, we also have to get more Hispanic real estate profes
Read MoreInsurance is having a growing impact on condo affordability

On Wednesday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac adopted extensive changes to their requirements for approvals of condominium projects that are eligible for their loan purchase. The changes created more flexibility and affordability with respect to replacement cost and deductible requirements for condo ins
Read MoreRegional markets back demand resilience as rate pressure builds

Regional market data is reinforcing the same story playing out nationally: Housing demand is holding up across major metros, even as mortgage rates move closer to levels that have historically pressured activity. That national backdrop remains surprisingly firm. Weekly pending sales rose to 71,230,
Read MoreAntitrust lawsuit against NAR faces dismissal

A magistrate judge in U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach, Florida, is recommending that the court dismiss the Zea antitrust lawsuit filed against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several local Realtor associations and MLSs. Filed in August, the lawsuit claims that the defendants e
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