Buyer rep agreements don’t change commission rates: Fed study

Buyer representation agreements have no impact on real estate agent commissions, according to a report published this week by researchers at the Federal Reserve.The report examined commission rates advertised to buyers’ agents through data from CoreLogic (which recently rebranded as Cotality). This
Read MoreLongbridge wins partial preliminary injunction against Mutual of Omaha

The federal judge overseeing the case brought by reverse mortgage lender Longbridge Financial against market leader Mutual of Omaha Mortgage over allegedly deceptive advertising practices has ruled that some of Longbridge’s claims warrant limited injunctive relief, finding that “the law and facts cl
Read MoreWhat do you call an iBuyer that isn’t iBuying houses?
Opendoor looked like it had the potential to disrupt the entire residential real estate industry when it launched in 2014, but today it and competitor Offerpad are almost afterthoughts.The so-called iBuyers have yet to find a way to consistently turn a profit, and their presence in the industry has
Read MoreThe 5 best real estate schools in Washington, D.C. for 2025

If you’re thinking about becoming a real estate agent in Washington, D.C., you’re not alone. From historic brownstones to modern high-rises, D.C.’s housing market has something for everyone. But first, you have to get a real estate license. But, with so many schools offering real estate courses, how
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