Real Estate News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

From agent pay to association changes, a new report identifies 20 ways the industry can improve itself — and help homebuyers and sellers in the process.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Stubbornly high rates have hindered mortgage demand , but at least it’s better than it was a year ago. Mortgage applications decreased 6.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association ’s (MBA) weekly applications survey for the week ending Oct. 18. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 7% on an unadjusted basis.

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Inman

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Robert Kramer listed his home for sale without using an agent three years ago. The price is $200,000 above some estimates. He raises it $3,600 every month and is still waiting for the right buyer.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A case filed in Pennsylvania challenges membership rules and accuses associations of discriminatory treatment of minority real estate professionals.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping.

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Inman

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Maurice Muhammad alleges a "monopoly" by NAR, the state Realtor association and the local MLS limits competition, inflates prices, and disproportionately affects minority brokers and agents.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The Clear Cooperation Policy — a misguided attempt to level the playing field — doesn't meet the needs of consumers or support principles of free enterprise.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Many renters think they’re saving money by renting, but long term, that might not be true. In some of the U.S.’s largest metros, a monthly mortgage payment is less expensive than the average rent. But there are many factors surrounding affordability—how do city dwellers make this decision? A new report from Zillow Home Loans outlines some key trends and factors for renters to consider when evaluating a home purchase.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Inman

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With a new level of omnipresence within an agent’s user experience indicated by a pulsing, always-on chat environment, the Siri-inspired Leo CoPilot is designed to be at the beck and call of Real dealmakers.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Lower mortgage rates and rising inventory failed to entice buyers, particularly first-timers, as prices continued their year-over-year climb.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2024

There are a number of scary myths about homebuying in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Another regulator has sued Rocket Mortgage for allegedly discriminating against a Black homeowner by undervaluing her home during an appraisal in Colorado three years ago. And the Detroit-based lender believes it’s a “massive overreach.” On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice —following a move made by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in July—filed a lawsuit against the lender, appraiser Maksym Mykhailyna and his company, Maverick Appraisal Group ,

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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Creating content for your website, communicating with your sphere of influence and marketing your latest listing are all easy with the help of artificial intelligence, Luke Babich writes.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The company announced a number of product updates this week, including the release of its much-anticipated Real Wallet and enhancements to its Leo AI assistant.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by all the AI talk? It’s understandable. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic across every facet of life, including the real estate and title industries. Many title professionals are asking how AI can be used safely and effectively to improve daily operations. In this article, we’ll explore practical ways title companies can leverage AI to stay competitive in a fast-changing landscape, offering actionable tips to help you integrate these emerging tools respons

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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

I started my real estate career as an agent 23 years ago. Today, I consider myself fortunate to have my dream job as a director of learning for a global real estate brand. I recently helped launch the CENTURY 21 International Leadership Academy to help real estate professionals increase their leadership capacity.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

NAR’s latest consumer guide tells buyers exactly what to ask a prospective agent. Agents should be prepared with compelling responses that play up their value.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Above, Danielle Bowers Century 21 Real Estate LLC. has announced the company is growing its network south of Richmond, Virginia, with its latest affiliation of the Black, female, veteran-led Lifestyle Realty Group, LLC, based in Petersburg. The company is now doing business as CENTURY 21 Lifestyle. According to a release, the boutique firm was founded… The post Black Female Veteran-owned Boutique Firm Brings CENTURY 21 Brand to Southern Virginia Market appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

anely Sandoval’s calling to be a pre-foreclosure peacemaker started when she was in high school. “My mom and stepdad went into pre-foreclosure,” said Sandoval, a real estate agent and investor who specializes in working in low-income, often Latino neighborhoods in Southern California. “I knew things were going down, but I didn’t know how bad it was until people started knocking on our door.

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In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

The three-hour “Haunt the Beetlejuice House” tours will be available from Nov. 16 to 27, with booking open until Nov. 4. Each tour accommodates up to six guests, who must be 18 or older, with any accompanying guests aged 13 and up.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

September’s lower mortgage rates may have given a boost to the new construction sector, but buyer enthusiasm could be waning as rates climb back up.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Proposition 33—a measure on this year’s California election ballot that would increase rent control laws by limiting the amount landlords can charge for rent, regardless of an apartment’s rental history, […]

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Online real estate marketplace Auction.com released data this week showing that demand for distressed homes — including bank-owned properties and foreclosures — shrank for a second straight quarter. The company’s Auction Market Dispatch for third-quarter 2024 included a survey conducted in late September of more than 140 active buyers on the platform.

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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.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Understanding the various team compensation models is crucial for anyone involved in, or considering joining, a real estate team, coach Verl Workman writes.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The DANGER Report spelled out risks for MLSs, state and local Realtor associations, and NAR — which has weathered unprecedented challenges to its authority.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 23, 2024

For real estate investors, the end of the year isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about making smart moves that could save you thousands on your tax bill.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

What had previously been a surprisingly mild 2024 hurricane season closed with two devastating storms that hammered Florida and North Carolina. While assessing the full scale of the damage could still take months, the short-term effects on the two state’s housing markets were immediately visible — the markets came to a complete halt. In the days right before and after Hurricane Milton battered central Florida, two highly responsive metrics went into free fall.

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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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