If you had told me four years ago that I would be teaching Probate to REALTORS®, I wouldn’t have believed you. Now, the Certified Probate Specialist Certification course, created by myself and Gee Dunsten, associate broker, speaker and president of Gee Dunsten Seminars, is one of the most popular programs in the United States for… The post How Expertise in Probate Can Be a Successful Niche for Your...
7 June 2024
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. As reported by Freddie Mac, mortgage rates have “pulled back.” After being above 7% the final week of May, the first week of June saw the 30-year rate slip down to 6.99%, while the 15-year… The post Mortgage Mix: Rates Slightly Down, Memorial...
Joe Ventrone, former National Association of REALTORS® Vice President of Federal Policy and Industry Relations, received the Carl A.S. Coan, Sr., Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service at the National Housing Conference’s annual Housing Visionary Awards Gala on June 5. The event honored individuals whose unwavering commitment and innovative solutions are making significant strides in… The post...
In CoreLogic’s latest Homeowner Equity Report for the first quarter of 2024 released June 6, U.S. homeowners with mortgages (which account for roughly 62% of all properties) saw home equity increase by 9.6% year-over-year, representing a collective gain of $1.5 trillion and an average increase of $28,000 per borrower since the first quarter of 2023.… The post Homeowner Equity Spikes to All-Time High of...
Above, Eric Gallus and Jillian Young When one of the industry’s most successful regional brokerages joins forces with one of the biggest and most forward-thinking national real estate networks, it’s the purest definition of win-win. And that is precisely what occurred with the recent partnership of Premiere Plus Realty (PPR), the Naples-based, No. 2 market-share… The post Joining Forces for Mutual...
The U.S. added 272,000 jobs to the market in May, higher than the average monthly gain of 232,000 over the prior 12 months, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate saw little change at 4% as well as the number of unemployed people, at 6.6 million. Both measures… The post May Sees a Stronger Jobs Report; Experts Give Mixed Reviews appeared first on...
While understanding the overall market outlook is critical for success, real estate remains a local business. Brokers representing different parts of the nation will come together to discuss how national trends and industry-wide challenges are shaking out in their respective markets, and share their strategies for safeguarding profitability in an upcoming session at RISMedia’s CEO… The post The...
“Plug-and-play…move-in ready…no assembly required.” Well, maybe not that last one, but often, prospective homebuyers have little interest in houses not in perfect condition. Or ones that are not exceedingly neat and clean. It can present a problem for agents once in a while… Bingo! You’ve just landed a new listing through a referral. It’s an… The post Cleaning House: Strategies for Agents...
Property highlights: Location: Los Angeles, California Listing Price: $26 million Features: 1.5-acre luxury compound with eight bedrooms, 16 bathrooms. Added Appeal: Epitome of California living with resort-style amenities including a zero-edge infinity pool, sports court and outdoor entertaining areas. In the storied neighborhood of Brentwood, where Hollywood’s glittering history mingles with...