Do home sellers lose billions to high agent commissions?

A report released Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center (CPC) claims that Americans are overlooking thousands of dollars in savings on home sales, which they attribute to consumers “grossly overpaying” agents for their services. According to Mark Nadel, the author of the report and a senior fellow
Read MoreMortgage rate volatility returns ahead of Trump’s Davos speech
President Donald Trump is set to speak Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and it’s already proving to be a catalyst for mortgage rates. Mortgage News Daily reported on Tuesday that 30-year fixed rates averaged 6.21% — up 14 basis points from Friday. HousingWire’s Mortgage R
Read MoreManufactured housing gains traction, but negative stigma persists

As the housing market prices out more and more Americans, federal lawmakers are taking a closer look at manufactured housing as a more affordable supply-side alternative to a traditional stick-built home. Nevertheless, misconceptions about new manufactured housing communities — that they are dilapid
Read MoreTrump heads to Davos with housing ideas as industry looks for concrete fixes

Housing industry participants will closely watch President Donald Trump in Davos, where he is expected to outline measures aimed at improving housing affordability. His speech is expected for Wednesday. Potential initiatives include ideas Trump has already floated on social media, such as encouragin
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