A settlement between the National Association of Realtors, or NAR, and plaintiffs in several lawsuits challenging the practice of commission-sharing went into effect Saturday. And while the agreement aims to reduce the fee percentage paid to real estate agents, there could be an additional consequence. A working paper published Monday by the National Bureau of … Read more
Alas Pilipinas setter Owa Retamar during a game against Vietnam in the SEA VLeague first leg at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines— Owa Retamar was reminiscent of Philippine men’s volleyball’s historic Southeast Asian Games silver medal finish after playing his first home game for the national team in five years on Friday. Strutting his … Read more
The steady increase in home prices over the past four years has provided homeowners with a significant source of cash in the form of home equity — cash they can use in case of a financial downturn or to improve their cash flow. According to an August 2024 report by data firm ICE Mortgage, homeowners … Read more