Mortgage rates edged higher, with 30-year loans at 6.1% (up from 6.09%) and 15-year rates at 5.49%. Buyers and sellers are watching what comes next.
A thoughtful remodel starts with how a home works day to day. Planning for layout, systems and future needs helps improve comfort, durability and long-term value.
Confidence declined as concerns about job availability and high prices grew. Views of the labor market were the weakest in nearly five years, signaling caution on spending.
Members often ask about the ethical boundaries regarding interference with another brokerage’s exclusive representation. The answer is found in Article 16’s Standards of Practice.
The Fed left rates unchanged, citing solid growth and a steady job market. Officials want clearer progress on inflation before resuming cuts, likely later this year.
Experts warn that reusing passwords, ignoring breach notices and relying on incognito mode can expose personal data. Small habit changes can lower identity theft risk.
If a neighbor’s cameras point into a private courtyard, talk to them, document it, check local law or HOA rules and consult a lawyer if needed.
The updated compensation form, released in January, replaces two prior agreements and updates how sellers and brokers offer payment in residential transactions.
Focusing on buyers by behavior and interests, rather than age, gender or family status, helps agents reach new consumers while avoiding legal risks.
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act prohibits referral kickbacks for lenders and settlement services. Paying fair market value for real services is allowed.
