4 long-term benefits of ethical real estate leadership
Inman
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Proven systems and trustworthy leadership make all the difference in building a brokerage to be proud of, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.
Inman
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Proven systems and trustworthy leadership make all the difference in building a brokerage to be proud of, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
In a keynote presentation, the KW co-founder and other leaders discussed what an uncertain economy means for real estate and what agents need to tell clients.
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BAM Media
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
In the past two years, home sellers who avoided the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) left over $1 billion on the table. According to new research from Zillow , choosing a private listing network over the MLS meant the typical seller pocketed $4,975 less than they could have. And in high-priced markets like California, that number jumped to a $30,000 loss per home sold.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that he wants to eliminate property taxes in the state. In a post on X, the governor said that taxing land/property “is the more oppressive and ineffective” form of taxation. “Property taxes are local, not state. So wed need to do a constitutional amendment (requires 60% of voters to approve) to eliminate them (which I would support) or even to reform/lower them We should put the boldest amendment on the ballot that has a chance of getting that 60
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Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days.
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Inman
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Failure isn't final. "Sellebrity" agent Kofi Nartey offers hard-won wisdom for excelling with the world's most sophisticated clients after 22 years.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Home price appreciation across the country is barely positive compared to last year at this time. Depending on how you measure it, home prices are about 2% higher on average across the country than last year at this time. Late last year, prices were about 4% to 5% above last year. Now, were looking at 2%. The question worth asking now, is what happens the rest of this spring.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Co-founder James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson are now co-CEOs as the Unfiltered podcast duo embraces a move designed to ramp up our already winning strategy.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
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Inman
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
At Keller Williams' annual Family Reunion, franchise co-founder Gary Keller said 2025 won't be any better than 2024 but agents can still thrive if they're willing to dig in and use market headwinds to their advantage.
AAOA
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
In property management, ensuring a safe and respectful living environment isnt just about reacting to problemsits about preventing them before they arise. Illegal harassment by employees or contractors can lead to fair housing complaints, legal consequences, and damage to a companys reputation. Rather than waiting for issues to surface, housing providers must take a proactive approach to prevention.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Mortgage rates decreased again today on weak economic data, following last Friday’s similar drop in the 10-year yield. Furthermore, the mortgage spreads in today’s pricing are favorable. According to the latest quote from Mortgage News Daily , mortgage rates are now around 6.89%. This represents a decline of 0.37% from the most recent high of 7.26%, which was recorded on Jan. 13.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
HUD Secretary Turner is just getting started, with disaster relief, rental assistance and fair housing at risk. Plus: CFPB remains in limbo, FHA faces cuts.
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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.
Inman
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The Compass CEO said that NAR's rules have held back top agents and brokerages. But Robert Reffkin also believes that as those rules end, big brokerages like his will pull further ahead.
Marco Santarelli
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The housing market is always on my mind, and I'm sure it's on yours too, especially if you're thinking of buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on your investment. Here's the bottom line: Fannie Mae has dialed back its expectations for the housing market in 2025, predicting fewer home sales and slower price growth than previously anticipated. This change is primarily due to persistent high mortgage rates, which continue to be a major hurdle for potential buyers.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
While the share of first-time homebuyers has declined across the country, Black homebuyers are bucking the trend and showing resilience in an increasingly difficult housing market. A recent Zillow survey found that 62% of all Black homebuyers in 2024 were first-timers, the same level as the previous year. In contrast, first-time buyers accounted for only 44% of the market, down from 50% in 2023.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Housing starts fell in January, and builders are less optimistic about the next six months as new federal policies could increase costs and reduce workforces.
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Inman
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Rocket Mortgage on Tuesday unveiled RocketRentRewards, which the company says is the homeownership industrys first offer to provide closing cost credits for renters. Under the program, homebuyers who use Rocket Mortgage as their lender can earn 10% back on the last 12 months of rental payments, receiving up to $5,000 in lender credits toward closing costs.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The brokerages strategy? Attract more buyers with exclusive listings, said CEO Robert Reffkin.The gap between Compass and the industry will only accelerate.
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Inman
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they're seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey.
Keeping Current Matters
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
A majority of agents believe 2025 is going to be a great year for the housing market. Around 85% have an optimistic outlook , and 70% believe the market will be more stable, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. Although agents are split on whether its going to be a buyers or a sellers market, 87% predict that demand will remain very strong over the next year.
Real Estate News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The Arizona association had been facing the loss of its charter after offering a discounted, non-Realtor membership option that included MLS access.
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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