April 2024

Newsmakers Spotlight: Stacey Johnson-Cosby on the Fight for Private Property Rights

Stacey Johnson-Cosby, a broker at ReeceNichols REALTORS®, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a fighter for private property rights. She works to stand up for and support the small to medium landlords across the country who are providing housing for the mass of renters seen in recent years. Her impressive work is the reason she was… The post Newsmakers Spotlight: Stacey Johnson-Cosby on the Fight for...

Remodeling Market Sentiment Stays Positive in Q1 2024

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for Q1 2024 posted a reading of 66, down one point compared to the previous quarter. “An RMI at 66 is consistent with NAHB’s forecast for stable remodeling spending in 2024,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “Rising costs for construction labor and… The post Remodeling Market Sentiment Stays...

Real Estate Webmasters Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Real Estate Webmasters, a digital solutions provider for the real estate industry, has announced the company is marking its 20th anniversary in 2024. From its inception, Real Estate Webmasters (REW) has stood at the forefront of the real estate digital landscape, offering an unrivaled blend of SEO, PPC, custom website solutions, and CRM systems tailored… The post Real Estate Webmasters Celebrates 20th...

A United Approach to Agent Growth

Michelle Sessor Vice President and Principal Broker Charles Rutenberg Realty (CRR) Fort Lauderdale, Florida https://www.CRRUnited.com  Region served: Fort Lauderdale and South Florida Years in real estate: 30 Number of offices: 1 Number of agents: 1,180 Key to continued growth and success: Agent support. That’s something that I was brought up with in the industry, and… The post A United Approach to...

The Reality of a Seller’s Market

Just what is a “seller’s market” and how does this truly impact your sellers and buyers?  In today’s market you may be surprised that the traditional concepts might not quite be so black and white. Knowing and understanding the implications of this non-traditional seller’s market is likely to make a critical difference in how to… The post The Reality of a Seller’s Market appeared first on...

Jason Mitchell Hosts Discussion with U.S. Senate Candidate Kari Lake on Housing Issues

Jason Mitchell will be engaging in a timely and critical conversation with Kari Lake, Arizona candidate for U.S. Senate, focusing on the current state and future trajectory of the housing market in Arizona and across the United States. The discussion—scheduled for Tuesday, Apr. 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M.—will take place at the JMG Headquarters… The post Jason Mitchell Hosts Discussion with U.S....

REsides Launches NeighborhoodIntel Location Reports

REsides announced the launch of NeighborhoodIntel by Local Logic to its customers. The innovative platform empowers agents with insights and data for any address that was previously unavailable in a comprehensive and data-driven format. REsides stated that NeighborhoodIntel fulfills a critical need in today’s real estate landscape: the need for agents to offer more than… The post REsides Launches...

With Prices Stubbornly High in March, Rates Likely Won’t Lower Soon

In a Consumer Price Index (CPI) report April 10, those hoping mortgage rates would soon decline once the Fed lowered interest rates were likely disappointed. The CPI accelerated in March, pushing inflation higher and likely giving the Federal Reserve pause when considering lowering interest rates. The CPI for all urban consumers increased 0.4% in March… The post With Prices Stubbornly High in March,...

Comparing the Best and Worst Rental Markets

The rental crisis has impacted millions across the country, as landlords flaunt egregious prices due to population growth, and in some cities, a large influx of college students. According to researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) however, renters might be in for a pleasant surprise in western parts of the U.S. Out of 100 metropolitan… The post Comparing the Best and Worst Rental Markets...

MLS PIN Case Reopened; Two Amicus Briefs Filed Debunking DOJ Statement of Interest

Two new amicus briefs—legal briefs filed by a party who is not part of a legal proceeding but is acting in support of one of the involved parties—were filed on April 4 in the Nosalek v. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN) et al commission lawsuit, by  the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS)… The post MLS PIN Case Reopened; Two Amicus Briefs Filed Debunking DOJ Statement of...

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