Addressing the Buyer Agent's Fee

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

Traditionally in the U.S. housing market, the seller has offered the buyer's broker and agent a share in the commission specified in the listing agreement between the seller and the listing broker and agent.  In a settlement between the National Association of REALTORS®, beginning on August 17, 2024, buyers will have to sign an agreement with their buyer's agent specifying what services will be available and the fee the buyer's agent is charging.

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U.S. Homeowners Property Tax Increase

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

Last year, U.S. homeowners faced an average property tax bill exceeding $4,000, marking the highest increase in five years, according to data from Attom Data Solutions, a real estate data firm. Property taxes nationwide amounted to over $363 billion in 2023, reflecting a 6.9% rise, largely attributed to inflationary pressures on local government costs and public employee wages.

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