Despite recent scrutiny, the California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) has shown a willingness to take feedback and adapt ahead of fast-approaching policy changes slated to hit the industry. CAR officials announced Wednesday that 30 new and revised forms were released as part of a semi-annual standard forms update. Most notably, the real estate organization has… The post Cooperative Compensation Removed...
12 July 2024
The year was 1994. Netscape Navigator came to market, Tom Hanks portrayed Forrest Gump and we couldn’t get “The Lion King’s” “Hakuna Matata” out of our heads. It was also the year two pioneering tech companies were born: Amazon and Delta Media Group. Both tech startups would share a common lineage by building success through… The post What a Difference Three Decades Can Make: Embracing...
RE/MAX has announced the affiliation of Utah’s Stratus Real Estate Solutions to the brand.. Now operating as RE/MAX Stratus, the 60 agents with the office will continue to serve buyers and sellers throughout the Wasatch Front. Of the transition, Ernad Mehinovic, principal broker and local real estate expert, said that he “wanted to be with… The post Utah’s Stratus Real Estate Solutions Joins RE/MAX...
Harry Norman, REALTORS® has announced the launch of its Luxury Marketing Services Team, a new division dedicated to providing exceptional service to clients buying and selling premier properties in the Atlanta region and beyond. Led by Vice President of Luxury and Culture Emily Norris, Harry Norman, REALTORS® stated that this specialized marketing division underscores the… The post Harry Norman,...
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 of July 11, 2024, the average 30-year mortgage rate is 6.89% (down from 6.95% the previous week). The 15-year rate is 6.17% (down from 6.25%). For mortgage rates to come down, interest rates will… The post Mortgage Mix: Powell Grilled on Inflation;...
The mortgage market has been going through a gradual change as it adjusts to higher-for-longer interest rates. With this shift, a rising tide of higher mortgage rates has reshaped the landscape and, notably, is creating a shrinking pool of homeowners with mortgage rates below 5%, according to the July ICE Mortgage Monitor Report. That means… The post Report: Share of Homeowners With Sub 5% Mortgage Rate...
In today’s complex and competitive real estate market, ongoing training and coaching is crucial for professionals aiming to succeed and stand out. In addition to equipping real estate professionals with the necessary tools to refine their skills, improve service delivery and enhance their negotiation capabilities, prioritizing training and coaching is essential to maintaining relevance and… The post A...