Last Halloween, a jury verdict in Kansas City, Missouri sent shockwaves through the residential real estate community. In the class action case, Burnett vs National Association of Realtors, et al, the plaintiffs—sellers of homes in Missouri and a few ... Read More
Marty Green Shares His Thoughts on the Federal Reserve’s July Meeting
July’s Federal Reserve meeting did not bring forth a cut to interest rates, but all but confirmed the Fed’s intention to push the rate cut through in September. Following the Fed’s meeting, Marty Green spoke with the media on what this month’s ... Read More
Marty Green Shares His Thoughts on the Federal Reserve’s June Meeting
At the June Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announced that the Fed is holding rates steady between the 5.25% and 5.5% range, the highest mark in two decades. The Fed further announced only one guaranteed rate cut ... Read More
Marty Green Speaks to Press Following May Fed Meeting
The Federal Reserve held rates steady at a range of 5.25-5.5% for the sixth consecutive time at its May meeting, as the U.S. economy continues to show resilience and inflationary pressures. Following the meeting, Marty Green spoke with reporters to ... Read More
MortgageLaw Minute: Biden Administration Announces Loan Forgiveness Program for Homes in Path of Total Solar Eclipse
Today, the Biden Administration announced an “out-of-this-world” initiative aimed at providing relief and support to homeowners residing in the path of the upcoming total solar eclipse that will transit parts of the United States on April 8th. The ... Read More
Marty Green Discusses NAR Settlement with National Press
On March 15, the National Association of Realtors announced a $418 million settlement to resolve nationwide claims that the residential real estate industry’s standard 6% brokers’ commission violated antitrust laws. The deal sent shockwaves through ... Read More