With just over two weeks to go until the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement will require agents to have a signed buyer representation agreement prior to taking a client on a home tour, Zillow has released 24 state-specific versions of the touring agreement it released roughly three months ago. According to Zillow, the state-specific agreements cover 80%...

West Palm Beach, Florida-based Onity Group, the parent company of top-five reverse mortgage lender Liberty Reverse Mortgage, recorded a decline in income during the second quarter of 2024. Despite the financial result, Onity — formerly known as Ocwen Financial Corp. — is doubling down on the reverse mortgage space by entering into an agreement to acquire the reverse lending assets of Mortgage Assets...

It is fitting that the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are the backdrop for the final two weeks leading up to when the real estate industry will undergo its largest structural change in decades — a feat of near-Olympic proportions. Like the athletes in Paris, Realtors and brokers across the U.S. have been busy training and preparing to be ready for Aug. 17, the date on which the terms of the National...

Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana., and a coalition of eight other Republican U.S. Senators are taking aim at energy-efficiency standards for new housing construction, citing the additional costs they would add to the purchase of new homes. In April, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) settled on the new standards for the construction of new...

Despite some recent relief from mortgage rates, top executives at the parent of Rocket Mortgage continue to expect a challenging landscape for the industry in the coming months, mainly due to regulatory changes, low affordability levels and consolidation. What will be their playbook? Leaders at the Detroit-based Rocket Companies say they will continue to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to gain...

Well, that didn’t last long. A mere 9 months after Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev splurged on a 6-bedroom home in the sought-after Beach Park neighborhood in Tampa, Florida, the 26-year-old NHL player listed the waterfront home for sale. He didn’t have much choice though, as he won’t get to live in the 8,766-square-foot home after he was traded to Utah’s new expansion...

With over 7.7 million Airbnb listings, knowing how to stand out from the crowd can be a challenge. You’re also competing with seemingly endless hotel rooms. One simple maneuver...

Transform your backyard into the ultimate hangout with our best ideas for outdoor bars. Matthew Clark Few things are better than a cold drink with your favorite people in the summertime. When it comes to entertaining, up your game by adding an outdoor bar (it can be portable!). With our collection of best outdoor bar ideas, your backyard will become the go-to hangout for the season.Create an...

We’ll help decode two common types. Kelsey Hansen Olive oil has been lauded as one of the most heart-healthy ingredients on Earth, but it comes in several grades. Here, we'll walk you through how to shop the shelves for the best-quality olive oil. Plus, we're sharing the common terms you may see on olive oil labels. Meet Our ExpertMeggan Hill, executive chef at Culinary Hill Test Kitchen...

This post-flood guide covers safety precautions, removing standing water, home cleaning, and repairs. Getty Images / jhorrocks Experiencing a flood is one of the most devastating events for homeowners. If your home has flooded, there are steps you can take in the immediate aftermath to ensure the cleanup goes smoothly and you don’t introduce new problems to the mix. “Flooding is the deadliest...