Housing Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
If there was any doubt that the Federal Reserve’s half-point interest rate cut was the right move, those doubts are fading, and there’s reason to support another cut in the coming months. That’s because the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September fell by 0.1 percentage points compared to August and sits at a measured 2.4% year-over-year.
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The trade organization filed an official request with the high court today, asking for a review of an antitrust case that was ostensibly closed in 2021.
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Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 9, 2024
You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession.
Inman
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Zillow recently surveyed over 5,000 buyers and 6,200 sellers to capture important information for our first annual Consumer Housing Trends Report for Agents.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Real estate data provider CoreLogic is unveiling a new artificial intelligence -powered property and location intelligence platform. The California-based company is launching the Araya platform, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Through Araya, CoreLogic will give customers access to the data and analytics of nearly all U.S. properties on one platform.
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
In the second of a 2-part series, NextHome CEO James Dwiggins warns of a greed-driven future if the CCP is eliminated, and shares a proposal for revising it.
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Inman
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The brokerage was the third-largest by sales volume in 2022 and one of a relative few holdouts who had yet to settle lawsuits targeting the old status quo for real estate commissions.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 11, 2024
CoreLogic’s risk index rose 8.3% in the past year, driven by more cases of identity and transaction fraud New data shows that cases of fraud among mortgage applicants is on the rise — an eye-raising trend as demand from borrowers remains relatively quiet. The CoreLogic Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index jumped by 8.3% year over year in the second quarter of 2024.
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
President Susan Daimler reiterated the company's support for the Clear Cooperation Policy, and called private networks "terrible" for consumers and agents.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Has your house been sitting on the market longer than expected?
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Inman
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin writes that Clear Cooperation and mandatory disclosures undermine seller choice and put them at risk of the unintended consequences of a mass exposure of property details.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 11, 2024
SERHANT. has added a high-performing team to its presence in Charleston, South Carolina. Key Avenue Group is leaving Keller Williams for SERHANT., bringing a team with more than $300 million in career sales. Key Avenue is led by Christopher Smith and Patrick Ryan. SERHANT. first entered South Carolina in 2023. “We chose SERHANT. because we feel the real estate industry is in need of change,” Smith said in a statement.
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In the first of a 2-part series, NextHome CEO James Dwiggins explains the history of NAR’s policy and warns of the legal consequences of eliminating it.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 7, 2024
If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone.
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Inman
OCTOBER 10, 2024
While no agent is perfect, we should all continually strive for excellence, no matter where we are in our journey as an agent from brand new to very experienced, broker Cara Ameer writes.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 5, 2024
The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.50% on Sept. 18 and mortgage rates and bond yields headed higher. But, we have to remember that mortgage rates had already made an almost 2% move lower since the highs of 2023 without rate cuts, as the bond market always gets ahead of the Fed. Since the Fed rate cut, we’ve also seen significant economic data lines beat estimates: housing starts, retail sales, industrial production, GDP and labor data all came in better than expected.
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A recent survey found that many agents are not satisfied with local association services and find MLSs less relevant in light of new industry rules.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Based on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment.
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Inman
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Baffled by a home that's languishing on the market? Mega-team leader Carl Medford offers a step-by-step plan for evaluating your listing and getting it sold.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Despite additional challenges that may come with caring for an older person afflicted with dementia, both patients and their caregivers would prefer to age in place within the home of the patient. Both parties cite a desire to preserve the patient’s independence, and to avoid both concerning stories of congregate care facilities and the guilt that could come from transferring a loved one to a dedicated care center.
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A decision by Park City Realtors could signal a shift in local associations’ willingness to abide by NAR policies, and comes as the CCP debate intensifies.
HomeLight
OCTOBER 11, 2024
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Inman
OCTOBER 8, 2024
What happens if the listing agent won’t return your phone calls? Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers you need. Don't let another agent’s unresponsiveness stand in your way.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 8, 2024
A housing watchdog group has filed more than 100 complaints that target more than 200 defendants for allegedly discriminating against potential housing applicants who sought to use Section 8 housing vouchers to secure a dwelling. In 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill into law that bars “housing discrimination, including discrimination through public or private land use practices, decisions, or authorizations, based on specified personal characteristics, including source of inco
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Watch the conversation with industry icon Sherry Chris as she discusses leading with humility, brand-building and navigating change.
Bigger Pockets
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Real estate “boomtowns” present a massive opportunity to investors in 2024.
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.
Inman
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Broker Romeo Manzanilla spoke to Inman ahead of his appearance at Connect Austin on Oct. 9 about raising professionalism in the real estate industry in the wake of NAR settlement changes.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Ongoing supply and affordability challenges in the housing market have frustrated many homeowners who have looked to trade up or relocate for various reasons. In response, some consumers have turned to renovation projects to meet their needs. According to survey data released this week by St. Louis-based Clever Real Estate , 63% of homeowners would rather remodel their current home than move to one that has already been fixed up.
Real Estate News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The deal, which is not yet final, came in a Georgia case but covers similar lawsuits over agent compensation.
Bigger Pockets
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The BRRRR strategy (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) is based on finding discounted properties, fixing them up, renting them out, refinancing, and socking away the cash flow with a long-term tenant, and repeating the process until you have amassed a sizable monthly cash flow. In 2024, I largely believe that it's unrealistic.
Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.
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