3 September 2024

Largest Florida Independent Brokerage Settles Commission Lawsuits

Florida-based The Keyes Company/Illustrated Properties, which touts itself as the largest independent brokerage in the state, has reached an agreement to settle commission lawsuits filed by sellers, according to a filing in federal court today. No details of the agreement were immediately released. A representative from the brokerage could not immediately be reached for comment.… The post Largest Florida...

Realty ONE Group International Surpasses 20k Agents Worldwide

Realty ONE Group International announced it has surpassed 20,000 real estate professionals worldwide. The brand noted that their popularity continues to grow due to its 100% commission model and comprehensive offering of business coaching, support, tools and marketing.  In two years, Realty ONE stated they have grown from locations in two countries to now 20… The post Realty ONE Group International...

NAR Names Tether RE as Winner of the 2024 Pitch Battle

The National Association of REALTORS® has announced that Tether RE won the sixth annual Pitch Battle competition at the recent 2024 Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit. NAR stated that their strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures, presented this year’s Pitch Battle in Chicago, where participating proptech startups were given the chance to demonstrate their… The post NAR...

Home Lending Sees Big Spike in Q2 2024

Residential home lending saw its first gain in a year during Q2 2024, with the issuance of 1.62 million mortgages secured by residential property. This represents a 23.2% increase over the first quarter. This reporting, provided by ATTOM Data Solutions, found that lenders’ issued mortgages this quarter came out to $533 billion, 27.6% higher than… The post Home Lending Sees Big Spike in Q2 2024 appeared...

10 Things to Know About the Mortgage and Housing Market Right Now

Homebuyers are increasingly stretched to buy a home, and some existing homeowners are feeling the pressure of higher homeownership costs and missing mortgage payments. Overall, there is more caution in the housing market as housing indicators continue to revert to pre-pandemic trends and both buyers and investors carefully evaluate their options. Here is where the… The post 10 Things to Know About the...

Social Skills: Harnessing the Marketing Power of Industry Events

Photo credit: AJ Caneria  Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. As a real estate professional, attending industry events like RISMedia’s 2024 CEO & Leadership Exchange offers unlimited opportunities to expand your network and elevate… The post Social Skills:...

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