New rules in real estate could save home buyers and sellers a lot of money. The changes involve the fees and commissions that realtors charge, giving more power to the consumer. It is the biggest ...

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Thinking of buying a home with the help of a real estate agent? You can no longer take it for granted that a seller will cover the cost of your agent’s commission. Home sellers have traditionally ...

PHOENIX - Blair Ballin has been a real estate agent in the Valley for 25 years. He says if you are looking to buy a home, you now have to sign a contract with an agent before even seeing a listing.

Imagine a job where you invest countless hours, expertise and effort, only to be paid based on the success of your work. This is the reality for buyers’ agents. While some might argue they are ...

Although the spring home-buying season is several months away, buyers and sellers have some motivation to come off the sidelines. In early September, a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage had an average 6.35% ...

After a blockbuster settlement five months ago, the promised changes to the real estate industry are officially underway starting Saturday. The class-action lawsuit against the National Association of ...

New rules for the residential real estate market mean that anyone in the market to buy or sell a home will encounter unfamiliar processes, and possibly a bit of confusion. The “practice changes” stem ...

With over four years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed decisions as ...