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How the $418 million NAR settlement will change Real Estate transactions in the Tennessee Valley

As part of the proposed $418M settlement to the NAR lawsuit, there’s going to be a few changes for both buyers and sellers in the TN Valley.  The first big change is that buyer agreements are now required before viewing a home. It’s always been a requirement to go over a RECAD disclosure (even though […]

Huntsville market defies post-pandemic regional bust cycle

The June Mortgage Monitor Report released by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) shows that many of the Southern real estate markets, which saw a boom during the Covid-19 Pandemic, have begun to bust as the pace of buying has slowed and surplus inventory reaches or even exceeds pre-pandemic levels.  Austin, Texas, for example, saw a 0.25% […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate named #1 real estate team in Alabama for 5th consecutive year

Huntsville-based Matt Curtis Real Estate has retained its position as Alabama’s leading residential real estate team, earning the title of #1 Real Estate Team in the state for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition comes from the RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand ranking program, which highlights the nation’s top-performing brokerages, teams, and agents. In […]

National Association of Realtors updates Multiple Listing Service rules

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced that rule changes to Realtor-affiliated Multiple Listing Service (MLS) are to be implemented by August 17.  These rule changes are a part of a $418 million settlement, the final hearing of which is slated for November.  The NAR also updated its extensive FAQ page, in order to […]

Huntsville Area Association of Realtors’ March report shows dip in homes sold

The Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR) has released its monthly report for March 2024.  The total number of homes sold in Huntsville/Madison County declined from the previous year, down to 536 from 651 in March 2023.  Madison County saw 1107 pending sales in March, which is up from 1049 the previous year. At the […]

National Association of Realtors responds to legal settlement

The way people buy and sell real estate in America has changed dramatically, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR), has reached a legal settlement that will, among other things, end the “even-split 6% commission model.” Additionally, the agreement would resolve claims against NAR, over one million NAR members, all state/territorial and local REALTOR® associations, […]

Real Estate Update: NAR discusses Biden’s SOTU proposals, local sales increase

During his 2024 State of the Union Address, President Biden made a number of policy proposals aimed towards addressing the ongoing crisis of housing affordability.  Biden’s proposals included the establishment of a tax credit towards mortgages over the next two years, the elimination of title insurance fees for federally-backed mortgages, and an initiative to build […]

Monthly report shows prices rising as mortgage rates stabilize

The monthly report for the month of January 2024, as compiled by the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR), shows indications that the local real estate market is beginning to shrug off the sluggishness of the end of the year.  The addition of housing inventory continues apace, with 1738 units on the market in January, […]

Real Estate “Lock-In” effect weakens grip as market begins thaw

Housing and Real Estate statistics taken from the end of December 2023 indicate that the phenomenon of would-be buyers holding off until mortgage rates decline – an effect known as “lock-in” by the industry – has begun to weaken. This suggests that 2024 could see a turnaround from the sluggish pace seen since the twin […]

Real Estate Update: NAR Declares Housing Recession Over

Real estate reports for the month of June have been released, and the expert prognosis is that the worst is behind us.  “The recovery has not taken place, but the housing recession is over,” announced Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors. “The presence of multiple offers implies that housing demand […]