Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
As a panel of real estate leaders gathered to discuss the future of the MLS at the National Association of Realtors ‘ NXT conference in Boston, Errol Samuelson , Zillow ‘s chief industry development officer, found himself and his company in a bit different standing than usual with the audience of several hundred agents and brokers. “The MLS is so incredibly pro-consumer.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
New York-based digital mortgage lender Better.com launched a streamline refinance loan product on Monday that aims to help military veterans and service members save money on long-term interest expenses and closing costs. Better is now offering the well-known Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Marco Santarelli
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
In a surprising twist, today's mortgage rates remain high even after the recent Fed rate cut on November 7, 2024. Despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to lower interest rates, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate holds steady at 6.91%, and the 15-year fixed mortgage rate has seen a slight increase, now sitting at 6.19%. This situation leaves many homebuyers puzzled as they were anticipating relief from the soaring mortgage costs that have characterized the housing market.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The headlines might suggest that National Association of Realtors (NAR) members are struggling to find common ground on many issues. But any hint of division was nowhere to be seen during Monday morning’s NAR Board of Directors meeting. According to NAR president Kevin Sears , 886 directors attended the meeting at the NAR NXT annual conference in person, with another 100 directors attending virtually.
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Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
CEO Nykia Wright said she is also engaging a chief human resources officer, as well as a special advisor to help re-establish broker relationships.
Toronto Realty Blog
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
TorontoRealtyBlog The real estate agents reading this blog might relate to the following story, so here goes… The phone rings one day and there’s a voice on the other end of the line with an underlying tone or attitude that can be at opposite ends. Sometimes, it’s sheepish and nervous. Other times, it’s brimming with bravado and confidence.
BAM Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
“What gets measured gets managed.” Too often, we dive into fixing aspects of our business without taking the time to reflect on and evaluate what we did before. When we do this, we’re going in somewhat blind by not using the insights around what did (or didn’t) work previously! By understanding what actually happened, you gain the power to shape what will happen and steer your future efforts with intention and clarity.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Cloze hires growth-focused exec to focus on partnerships, JobSnap offering agents a way to connect with service providers, Rechat partners with Pacific SIR.
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Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
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Calculated Risk Real Estate
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Both inventory and sales are well below pre-pandemic levels, and I think we need to keep an eye on months-of-supply to forecast price changes. Historically nominal prices declined when months-of-supply approached 6 months - and that is unlikely any time soon - however, as expected, months-of-supply is above 2019 levels. Months-of-supply was at 4.3 months in September compared to 4.0 months in September 2019.
Inman
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Reffkin continued his campaign against the Clear Cooperation Policy at the National Association of Realtor's annual NAR NXT conference during a "Future of the MLS" session Friday.
BAM Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
In honor of Veterans Day, Realtor.com® released a report showcasing the benefits that VA loans offer to military families. The numbers underscore the power of this benefit: over the past year, 83.5% of homes purchased with VA loans involved down payments of less than 10%, and 74.5% purchased with 0% down—a standout feature of VA loans. What is surprising, however, is that only 3 in 10 Veterans are aware they can purchase a home with zero money down. “Despite the significant advantages pr
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Inman
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Potential real estate clients are growing less responsive to mortgage-rate dips, one of several key takeaways from the results of the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey.
C4D Crew
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The shift to hybrid work—a model where employees split their time between working remotely and in the office—is transforming various sectors, including real estate. Residential real estate, in particular, has seen major impacts as hybrid workers seek homes that fit a new lifestyle. Hybrid work has allowed individuals to reconsider where they live, with factors like home office spaces, quality of life, and affordability playing a more significant role than commuting distance.
Inman
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Serving seniors starts with understanding their needs, desires and wants in real estate, and in terms of their lifestyle and goals, Engel & Völkers Americas' Stuart Siegel writes.
HomeLight
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Whether you’re ready for a new adventure or facing unforeseen circumstances, selling your Macon home quickly can be a key step toward a new chapter in life. As a homeowner in the Heart of Georgia, you may be looking for a swift and stress-free transition, but don’t know what specific steps to take. In this guide, we’ll explore your best options for a fast home sale in Macon, from laying out the pros and cons of immediate cash offers to the valuable benefits a top real estate agent can prov
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Inman
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The California Association of Realtors has installed its 2025 team, including a new president, president-elect and treasurer. The leaders will work alongside CAR CEO Phil Hawkins for the next year.
BAM Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
BAM is gearing up for our final event of the year — the BAMMYs ! BAMMYs Wednesday, December 11, 2024 2:00 pm EST / 11:00 am PST Join us as BAM co-founders Byron Lazine and The Broke Agent host the BAMMYs, where we’re handing out the ACTUAL most-coveted awards in real estate. And here’s the twist: YOU hold the power. This isn’t a pay-to-play game; it’s your nominations and live votes that decide who walks away a BAMMY winner.
Inman
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
What’s in a brand? In real estate, a brand is essentially how someone feels about you or your product based on their feelings, associations and experiences.
Bigger Pockets
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
According to government-backed housing lender Freddie Mac, there are currently 30 renter households for each house for sale.
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Inman
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Data is the key to staying ahead in today's competitive real estate market. The ability to gather, organize and interpret information efficiently can make or break a brokerage's profitability.
Estate Agent Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Mortgage rates may be dropping but product choice has also fallen for homebuyers. Data from comparison website Moneyfacts shows mortgage product choice has reduced by the largest amount in more than a year so far in November, with the average shelf-life of a mortgage also dropping from 21 to 17 days.
Inman
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Planning for the future and promoting accessible, inclusive infrastructure keeps senior adults connected to their communities, Rachael Hite writes.
Estate Agent Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Self-employed estate agents are going against the wider grain of a sluggish property market, research suggests.
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