Fed study shows little impact on buyer agent fees, housing starts rebound slightly, and homebuying activity remains sluggish
A Fed study found that buyer agreements haven’t significantly lowered real estate commissions, which remain stable. April saw a slight rise in housing starts but a drop in permits, as builders face high material costs. Spring homebuying is off to a slow start, with contract signings at their lowest since 2020 and listings at their highest since 2019.



