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A version of this article was originally published on May 1, 2024 with the title “NAR clarifies when buy-side contract required at settlement.” Inman has republished it to assist agents if commission rules change. The National Association of Realtors’ proposed nationwide settlement of antitrust commission cases would require brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they “work with” before they “visit any home.” But what does this mean? NAR Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson responded to this and other questions in May, providing some clarification on the contract rules. Johnson recommended NAR’s facts.realtor website and updated FAQ page to…

Getty ImagesThousands of protesters demonstrate outside security perimeter of conventionModern political conventions are often carefully orchestrated, meticulously orchestrated events. This year’s Democratic rally in Chicago was no different, despite the difficulties of going as planned and the unusual manner in which presidential candidates were chosen.Democrats on the convention stage tried to put their best foot forward by talking about Kamala Harris’ credentials and character, her economic plans and the party’s work on issues with broad public support, such as abortion rights and health care.But what they don’t talk about—the issues and areas they have largely tried to avoid, at least…

Mortgage rates have been trending downward, but demand slowed last week, largely due to fewer refinance applications, suggesting the industry shouldn’t expect a mini-refinancing boom. Mortgage application volumes fell 10.1% in the week ended August 16 compared with the previous week, according to data released on Wednesday. Mortgage Bankers Association (Master of Business Administration). MBA’s survey, which covers 75% of all retail residential mortgage applications in the United States, found that the seasonally adjusted refinance index fell 15% from the previous week. Taking into account the number of applications in the same week a year ago, the index was 90%…

The last elephant at South Africa’s National Zoo has been released into the wild after 40 years in captivity.The elephant, named Charlie, was captured in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe in 1984 when he was just two years old.He was taken to the Boswell Wilkie Circus in South Africa and trained in acrobatics. In the early 2000s, he was transferred to the country’s national zoo.Animal welfare groups have pushed for the elephants’ release in recent years over concerns about their health.On Tuesday, the EMS Foundation, which advocates for wildlife rights, announced that the elephant had arrived at its new home…

in this article focus A flood of new rental units is about to hit the market, prompting landlords to offer deals such as free rent and parking spaces to attract tenants. This is especially true in cities like Raleigh, Charlotte and Austin, where more than 50% of listings are discounted.While rents continue to rise, growth is slowing. Typical rents in the United States rose 0.4% in July, an annual increase of 3.4%, slightly lower than in previous months.As interest rates fall, more renters may switch to homeownership, which could further weaken the rental market. However, high construction costs may limit…

Gahanna, Ohio’s affordability and abundance of amenities earned it a top spot on Realtor.com’s list of the hottest ZIP codes for 2024. ZIP codes in Missouri and Indiana also made the list as out-of-state homebuyers look for good deals. Whether refining your business model, mastering new technology, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York It will prepare you and make you brave enough to take a step forward. The next chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders, January 22-24, 2025. Realtor.com ranks zip…

“Recovery is about using our power to change beliefs based on faulty data.” ~Kevin McCormick From a young age, I struggled with my disconnection. I was born a free person, full of curiosity and interest in many things. I’m also very shy and sensitive. I’m not someone who’s put in a box or expected to conform to norms. That’s not me. I need to be accepted and supported for who I am. Instead, my well-meaning parents tried to “tame” me, especially my father. I suffered severe emotional abuse from him and was told multiple times that I was no good,…

An “alarming” number of 400 dogs have died in Zambia in the past month after eating contaminated corn, Zambia’s health minister said, adding that humans may also be at risk.Elijah Muchima announced that about half of the 25 samples collected from the milling company were found to contain extremely high levels of aflatoxin, a poisonous substance produced by fungi.Maize is a staple food in Zambia and Mr Muchmi said the test results were “very concerning because of its multiple health effects”. [the] population”.The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is evidence that aflatoxin can cause liver cancer in humans.Authorities have…

Although there haven’t been any “horror stories” in the first few days since business practices changed national association of realtors The implementation of the (NAR) Commission Litigation Settlement Agreement doesn’t mean all is smooth sailing for real estate professionals. For Linda O’Koniewski; Frontier real estateOne of the biggest issues so far was when one of her agents made an offer to the buyer that included concessions for the seller. The property had been on the market for three months and no offers were advertised. “The sellers are basically leaving them to die,” Okoniewski said. “So, I think a lot of…

The traditional fee-for-service model in healthcare has come under increasing scrutiny for its emphasis on volume over value. In response, value-based care emerged as a patient-centered approach that rewards health care providers for delivering high-quality care and improved outcomes, not just the number of services provided. This paradigm shift has had a profound impact on Medicare, the federal health insurance program for Americans 65 and older. A core principle of value-based care is that healthcare clinicians should be paid for keeping patients healthy, not just for the services they provide. This approach focuses incentives on prevention, early intervention, and…