The lack of understanding around how real estate transactions work—and misunderstandings and misinformation regarding the recent National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement agreement—goes all the way to the top. In a campaign event yesterday, President Joe Biden, while speaking on housing affordability, incorrectly stated to thousands of people that “NAR agreed for the first time… The...
21 March 2024
Chris Raveis Co-President/President of Residential Sales William Raveis Real Estate, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Shelton, Connecticut https://www.raveis.com Region served: Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Vermont Years in real estate: Since 1993 Number of offices: 150 Number of agents: 4,500-plus Best...
Following a rise in mortgage rates last week, mortgage applications decreased 1.6% from after last week’s 7.1% increase, according to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) for the week ending March 15, 2024. Here’s a look at this week’s numbers: The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan… The post Mortgage Applications...
The real estate industry has been abuzz since NAR’s announcement of their settlement in their ongoing commission lawsuits last Friday. Conversations are spurning left and right about the decision: the terms, what they mean and how that will trickle down the industry. To break down the proposed settlement’s terms: buyer’s agent commissions will not be… The post What the Industry is Feeling and...
Above, Cory Vasquez, left, and Vinnie Tracey Realty ONE Group International announced several high-level promotions Monday, including the promotion of Cory Vasquez, who will maintain her role as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer while moving into a co-president role alongside industry icon Vinnie Tracey. Tracey will work with Vasquez in a direct mentorship training role… The post Cory Vasquez...
We all know that luxury real estate trends ebb and flow based on numerous factors from the seasons to the state of the economy. Equally, design preferences tend to fluctuate with some new fads occurring while other trends remain timeless. Today, design is all about individuality and creating experiences—gone are the days of formulaic interiors… The post Luxury Staging Trends and Tips for 2024...
The Fed left rates unchanged Wednesday but it did indicate it will cut rates three times before the end of the year. The central bank said it needs to see inflation move more sustainably toward its target 2% goal before initiating rate cuts. “Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid… The post Fed Holds Rates Steady But Indicates Three Rate Cuts in 2024. Here’s...