On The Market

203: Compass Settles for $57.5 Million, Inventory Jumps, Fed Talks Rate Cuts

Mar 28, 2024

Compass settles for $57.5 million after NAR lawsuit, Fed hints at rate cuts for 2024. Redfin reports surge in housing inventory, affordability struggles for $500K homes, impact on real estate investing and market shifts discussed.

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Quick takeaways

Antitrust lawsuits impact brokerages and NAR, reshaping commission structures.

Housing market sees 5% inventory rise, indicating growing buyer and seller activity.

Deep dives

Key Takeaway 1: Federal Reserve Meeting Insights

The Federal Reserve is projecting economic growth for the year, with a forecasted increase from 1.4 to 2.1%. Despite the strong job market and economic outlook, the Fed plans to cut rates, anticipating economic expansion. Investors are closely monitoring the Fed's actions for potential impacts on real estate portfolios and investment strategies.

Adjusting Risk Tolerance and Understanding Mortgage Rates

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Seizing Opportunities in Real Estate Innovation

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Introduction

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Navigating Economic Projections and Real Estate Portfolios

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Innovative Solutions for Real Estate Investors

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Navigating Antitrust Lawsuits and Market Shifts in Real Estate

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Impact of Tight Inventory on Seattle Housing Market

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Affordability of Housing Across US States

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Discussion Conclusion and Real Estate Boot Camp Promotion

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Compass is the latest brokerage to settle after the recent NAR lawsuit made sweeping changes to agent commission payments. With NAR, Keller Williams, Compass, and more associations and brokerages paying out massive settlement fees and rewriting their agent agreements, could we be on the cusp of even more lawsuits to come? We’re breaking it all down in this week’s On the Market headlines episodes!

First, we’ll discuss what happened in the Fed meeting last week and whether interest rate cuts could still be coming down the line in 2024. Unsurprisingly, the Fed has forecasted even stronger economic growth than expected, but will this hold rates where they are? Next, Compass pays $57.5 million to settle their antitrust lawsuit, but even with this week’s news and last week’s NAR settlement, many top agents aren’t seeing much of a change in demand.

Redfin reports on a sizable bump in housing inventory, with the “biggest increase in nearly a year,” as more homes for sale begin hitting the market. This is great news for the housing market, but will it start to slow down sales? Finally, we discuss how much you have to make to afford a $500K home and how affordability struggles could keep many Americans renting for much longer than they anticipated.

In This Episode We Cover:

Compass’ recent agent commission lawsuit settlement and what this means for investors

The Fed’s rate cut predictions for 2024 and when we can expect rates to finally fall

Strong economic projections from the Fed that point to a successful soft landing

What the annual spring housing inventory increase could do to the market (will it even make a dent?)

Housing affordability and how much you need to make to buy a $500K home

And So Much More!

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