Los Angeles, CA

Columbus, OH

The thrill of selling your home can quickly turn into a daunting and expensive experience, especially when you factor in the hefty commission fees of a realtor. With the average realtor commission ranging from 4-6% of the sale price, it's no wonder that many homeowners are seeking alternative ways to sell their property without breaking the bank.

Bye-Bye Commission: The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home Without a Realtor

GOBankingRates

According to Newsweek, millennials are driving a trend of young, self-made millionaires who break the mold of the traditional trust fund baby. Instead of relying on inherited wealth and old money,...

Top 5 States Where Rich Millennials Are Buying Homes, According to Real Estate Agents

Salt Lake City, UT

Deseret News

Starting Aug. 17, new rules require clear compensation terms and buyer agreements in real estate deals.

Understanding the $418 million NAR settlement and how it will affect the housing market

Buying a home is not only expensive, it’s about to get a little more complicated. The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) settlement of its commissions lawsuit takes effect Aug. 17, ushering in several changes. The lawsuit was brought by home sellers, who argued that they should not be...

Buying a home is about to get a little more complicated

New rules are set to shake up the real estate industry starting August 17, bringing significant changes for both home buyers and sellers. As the National Association of Realtors (NAR) adapts to recent litigation settlements, two major changes stand out: sellers will no longer be required to compensate buyer agents, and buyers must now sign contracts specifying their agent's compensation.

Buyers beware: New rules set to shake up real estate industry

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

The typical American home seller pays a 2.55% commission to the real estate agent hired by their home’s buyer. That’s down from an average of 2.62% in January, before the NAR settlement was announced in March. This is according to Redfin, which analyzed MLS data of rolling four-week...

What buyer’s agents are being paid in your market

Southwest Community Connection

Working with a real estate agent can give both buyers and sellers an edge in what continues to be a challenging real estate market.
                Agents, brokers and Realtors are professionals with distinct expertise and knowledge of buying and selling homes. That expertise is evidenced by how many people rely on real estate professionals yearly. A 2022 Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends report found that 88% of homeowners choose to list their homes with a real estate agent when it comes time to sell.
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Six tips to find the right real estate agent

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

In today's fast-moving real estate market, quick-sale homes are becoming a popular choice for both buyers and sellers. Unlike a traditional home sale, which can take weeks or even months to complete, quick-sale homes make the process much simpler and faster. This is great news for people who want to...

The Advantages of Quick Sale Homes for Buyers and Sellers

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

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Inglewood, CA

ABC10

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Home buyers and sellers may be impacted by new rules

LOS ANGELES, California — Earlier this year, the National Association of Realtors and several major real estate brokerages agreed to pay over $950 million to settle...

Home buyers and sellers may be impacted by new rules

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