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22Mar

Your Weekly Roundup News
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Here is this week’s “Weekly Roundup” from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association.
Realtors Settle Commission Lawsuit for $418 Million

Various news outlets are reporting that the National Association of Realtors announced that a settlement has been reached ending litigation claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. Under the terms of the settlement, the NAR agreed to pay $418 million. Click here to read more.
Is the CTA Unconstitutional or Not?

Jeff Watson says small businesses across the United States were rejoicing upon hearing the news that a federal judge in the Northern District of Alabama, in a case brought by the National Small Business Association and Isaac Winkles, a member of the NSBA, had ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was unconstitutional. A few days later, the judge clarified his decision saying that his decision only applied to the parties in the case before him. Click here to read more.
Inflation Comes in at 3.2% in February

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in February, 2024. The all items index was up 3.2% for the 12 months ending in February. Click here to read more.

 
Yardi Says Multifamily Rents Stable Heading Into Spring

According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,713 in February, 2024. Click here to read more.
Best Counties for Buying Single-Family Rentals In 2024

ATTOM Data recently released their Q1 2024 Single-Family Rental Market report, which ranks the best U.S. markets for buying single-family rental properties in 2024. Click here to read more.

 
Airbnb Bans Indoor Security Cameras

Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras as part of their efforts to simplify policies on security cameras and other devices and to continue to prioritize the privacy of their community. Click here to read more.
Top Tiny Home Hot Spots

A new report from Realtor.com says that although many Americans embrace a “bigger is better” philosophy, a small yet vibrant counter-movement has been growing with a desire to downsize, simplify, and move into a tiny house. Click here to read more.
10 Cities and States that will Pay You to Move There

Redfin says that in an era where remote work is an option for many people and geographical boundaries are becoming less of a barrier, many places are seizing the opportunity to attract new residents through innovative incentives. Click here to read more.
Average Down Payment for a House by State

Infographic: The Visual Capitalist says housing costs vary across U.S. states, as well as the income required to buy a house, and the down payment associated with the purchase. Click here to read more.
Check out the latest issue of reiaSENSE

Check out the latest issue of reiaSENSE, National REIA’s monthly government affairs publication. Click here to download.

 

 
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