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Most U.S. Homebuyers in the Dark About Agent Commissions
According to recent data from national property broker Redfin, a significant portion of U.S. homebuyers are in the dark about their real estate agent's compensation: 28% are unaware of the payment amount, 17% do not know how this figure was determined, and 19% are uncertain about who actually pays their agent.
Rising U.S. Mortgage Rates Further Discourage Future Homebuyers in April
This week's increase in U.S. mortgage rates has added to the skepticism about any significant reductions in interest rates for prospective homebuyers in the near future.
U.S. Pending Home Sales Down 7 Percent Annually in February
According to the National Association of Realtors, pending U.S. home sales in February 2024 grew 1.6% month-over-month from January 2024. The Midwest and South posted monthly gains in transactions while the Northeast and West recorded losses. All four U.S. regions registered year-over-year decreases.
U.S. Commercial, Multifamily Mortgage Delinquency Rates Uptick in Q4
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's latest Commercial Delinquency Report, U.S. commercial mortgage delinquencies increased in the fourth quarter of 2023.
