As previously reported by RISMedia, fraudulent listing sites are often what third party real estate outfits choose to create when attempting to lure in vulnerable victims for profit. Sites often seem fully operational and can trick any real estate professional at first glance. However, each site is distinguishable if one digs a bit deeper into… The post 3 Ways to Identify Fake Listing Websites appeared...
10 June 2024
Championing diversity isn’t just about speaking up for equity, equality and inclusion—it’s also about listening, giving a platform to transformative leaders and supporting messages that drive us toward a more inclusive future. Pride Month not only celebrates the LGBTQ+ community but also elevates awareness of their rights, while honoring the significant contributions that lesbian, gay,… The post...
Marketing a condo with a special assessment requires strategic planning and clear communication. Special assessments can often deter potential buyers who might be concerned about the added costs. However, with the right approach, you can attract interested buyers by focusing on your property’s unique advantages. I will provide detailed strategies to market your condo, including… The post How to Market...
Above, Julia Archuletta, fifth from left and Dave Archuletta, sixth from left, with their real estate team in Mission Viejo, California. For Dave and Julia Archuletta, creating a thriving real estate team while raising five children in the historic nature reserve of Rancho Mission Viejo, California) has been challenging, fun and rewarding. “Julia came to… The post So-Cal Team Centers on Home-Town...
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Settlements still play a significant role in the landscape of real estate, whether that be the impact of the National Association of REALTOR®’ (NAR) settlement, which claimed this week that its practice changes… The post COURT REPORT: Buyer...
Between the critics who have promulgated accusations of real estate price-fixing and conspiracy, and the brokers who have long championed industry ethics and practices, there has been little room for agreement. But at least one thing appears to unite these two groups, according to RISMedia’s latest Broker Confidence Index (BCI). The process for agents to… The post Brokers Strongly Favor Raising...
Rising closing costs are adding to homebuyers’ affordability woes, putting their dream of homeownership even further out of reach. In an attempt to combat this, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking aim at so-called mortgage “junk fees” that are often tacked onto closing costs, launching a formal inquiry into the issue, according to… The post CFPB’s Inquiry Into Mortgage...
If you haven’t already nominated a 2024 Rookie of the Year, you have just two days left! The nomination page will close this Wednesday, June 12 at 11:59 p.m. Nominations may be submitted here. RISMedia’s third-annual Rookie of the Year program, sponsored by industry education leader, Colibri Real Estate, is designed to honor real estate… The post Two Days Left to Nominate a 2024 Rookie of the Year...
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has announced the inclusion of RealScout to its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 550 market-leading real estate firms. LeadingRE stated that RealScout streamlines the process of keeping buyers and sellers informed with relevant market updates, listing alerts, and home valuation reports,… The post LeadingRE...