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Fox Business

Changes under the National Association of Realtors settlement take effect Saturday, paving the way for more negotiations of agent commissions and transparency.

Housing market changes are coming: How buyers, sellers could be affected

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

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

Business Times

The landscape of home buying and selling in the U.S. is poised for a significant shift as new rules governing real estate transactions take effect this Saturday. These changes, which are expected to have widespread implications, particularly impact how real estate agents are compensated, potentially altering the financial responsibilities for both buyers and sellers in the housing market.

New Real Estate Rules Shake Up Home Buying: Buyers May Now Shoulder Agent Commissions

CBS Miami

When it comes to buying and selling homes, new rules are about to be put in play, five months after the National Association of Realtors agreed to a blockbuster settlement over how its 1.5 million agents across the U.S. are paid commissions.The settlement — which resolved litigation stemming from a grand jury finding that the real estate group artificially inflated brokerage commissions — brings sweeping changes to the industry, starting tomorrow.The adjustments come as prospects brighten for the beleaguered housing market. Mortgage rates earlier this month tumbled to their lowest level since April 2023, offering hope to house hunters priced out of...

Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.

Ohio State

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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

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

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Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Herbie J Pilato

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Business Insider

Learn the steps to finding a real estate agent who can help you with buying or selling a home, including questions to ask and how to vet their expertise.

Finding the Right Real Estate Agent: Everything You Need to Know

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Colorado State

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

Realtors across the country are bracing for a seismic shift in the way they do business. Starting August 17, new rules will roll out that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes.

Biggest shakeup in a century set to hit real estate agents this week: Here’s how they’re preparing

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

As a summer surge of the Coronavirus is underway across the country, a new study has revealed the states with the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates among adults, and Kentucky has finished among the bottom 10.

Kentucky ranks ninth in recent study of states with lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates

Entrepreneur

Starting August 17, new laws surrounding commission structures for buyers, sellers, and agents in the U.S. will go into effect following a landmark $418 million settlement with the National Association of Realtors.

The Residential Real Estate Industry Is Getting an Overhaul on Saturday — Here's What to Know

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

Forest Grove News Times

Real estate has garnered considerable attention since 2020, and for good reason.
                Though speculators and real estate professionals may point to several variables that have affected the home market in recent years, the pandemic certainly was among those factors. Real estate prices and mortgage interest rates increased significantly during the pandemic and have remained well above pre-pandemic levels.
                The spike in home prices and interest rates has significantly impacted young...

3 tips for first-time home buyers

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Local realtor weighs in on major changes to real estate industry

JACKSON, Miss. — The biggest shakeup in a century is set to hit real estate agents this week. Starting Saturday, the changes, which are part of...

Local realtor weighs in on major changes to real estate industry

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