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After Two Year Slump, Prime Multifamily Metrics Uptick in U.S.
Recent research from CBRE indicates that prime multifamily assets have seen a slight improvement in going-in cap rates, exit cap rates, and unlevered internal rate of return (IRR) targets in Q1, 2024.
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.
Commercial Co-Broker Commissions Not Affected by NAR-DOJ Settlement, Yet
Following the groundbreaking agreement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Department of Justice on March 15, 2024, the real estate sector is abuzz with discussions about the potential effects on the future of commercial co-broker fees and payment methods.
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.
