Mortgage rates may finally start to begin a steady lower trajectory nationally following encouraging news on inflation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), an inflation gauge measuring goods and services costs across the U.S. economy, declined 0.1% in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, after being unchanged in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported… The post Biden Lauds CPI’s June Inflation...
July 2024
The information overload can be overwhelming when meeting with first-time homebuyers. There may have been a phone convo or two, plus some texting and emails, but you won’t know everything concerning what they already know about the home-buying process, or how much research they’ve done. So the first face-to-face is crucial as each side wants… The post Buyer Agent Playbook: Total Recall—Things You...
Steve Capezza is the first and current president of brokerage platform Side, which offers member agents/brokers a suite of technology services they can use to grow their companies. He believes that Side’s collaborative nature is one of the many things that makes it stand out in the industry. In this exclusive interview, RISMedia speaks with… The post Newsmakers Spotlight: Steve Capezza Discovers...
Just yesterday, I sat down to craft this blog, filled with thoughts stirred by the upcoming July Fourth celebrations—a time of year that always sweeps me back to my childhood joys. To better connect with my team, I’ve introduced an “Innerview” consisting of 18 questions we ask each other. One favorite question is, “What’s a… The post Thoughts on Leadership: Celebrating Independence Day...
The excitement of becoming a real estate agent: Helping families find the perfect forever home while sharing knowledge about the neighborhood and its history—it all sounds so simple at first. But, it takes some time to get comfortable and establish yourself in the local market as a trusted, go-to agent for all. In order to… The post 3 Tips for New Agents Looking to Make Their First Transaction...
Brian Buffini, real estate training icon and chairman and founder of Buffini & Company, will share his industry insights during “Brian Buffini’s Bold Predictions: Mid-Year Update,” an upcoming live broadcast airing on Monday, July 22 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, the company has announced. During the virtual event Buffini will also reveal details about… The post Brian Buffini’s Bold Predictions...
Coldwell Banker Warburg has announced that agent David Harris and broker Bill Kowalczuk have returned to CBW after brief stints at other brokerages, and that the company is also welcoming broker Sean Adu-Gyamfi and agent Guy Hobson. “Having Bill Kowalczuk and David Harris rejoin our team is a testament to the strength and reputation of… The post Coldwell Banker Warburg Welcomes New and Returning Agents...
JPAR has announced the addition of its newest franchise office, Shipmate Real Estate +JPAR in Chesapeake, Virginia. The office serves the vibrant Hampton Roads market, including Williamsburg, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk. Under the leadership of broker/owner Keisha Rorie, Shipmate Real Estate +JPAR stated they are planning to leverage JPAR’s technology… The...
Although key defendants in the wide-ranging buyer-side commission lawsuit known as Batton recently sought to have their cases dismissed by arguing a lack of personal jurisdiction, plaintiffs have drawn these real estate firms back into the fray by filing new claims in new states. Personal jurisdiction refers to a court’s power to enforce judgment on… The post Buyer Plaintiffs Dodge Jurisdiction...
It’s rather common that professional athletes choose to pursue other avenues of employment in their post-playing days, and presently, real estate seems to be one path that’s catching the attention of many who are looking to continue utilizing their competitive edge—especially retired players who may have had shorter professional careers than those of the likes… The post From the Super Bowl to Real...