Ryan Rodenbeck Owner Spyglass Realty, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Austin, Texas https://www.spyglassrealty.com Region served: Greater Austin Years in real estate: 20 Number of offices: 2 Number of agents: 145 How do you ensure open and honest communication with your agents, especially when it comes to their performance and growth?… The post Harnessing Transparency and...
2 October 2024
Realtor.com® has announced the launch of dynamic map layers, a set of new map-based search features that allow users to answer home-buying questions like “Is this house the best deal on the street?” and “Where can I find the newest homes in a neighborhood?” or “Where are houses selling for a lower price per sqft.?”… The post Realtor.com® Launches Dynamic Map Layers to Show Homebuyers...
Two more large independent brokerages—John L. Scott Real Estate, which does business primarily in the Pacific Northwest, and Real Estate One, based in Michigan—have reached settlements in the seller commission lawsuits, according to court filings. Details of the agreements were not immediately available. Representatives from both brokerages did not immediately respond to a request for… The post...
Realty ONE Group International has announced the company has opened a new office in Mexico in the Yucatan Peninsula. The new franchise owner, Marco Fernandez, has more than 20 years’ experience in commercial strategies and real estate investments, the company noted. “We’ve been excited to open in Mexico and Marco is the right person at… The post Realty One Group International Opens in Mexico...
What’s the going rate for happiness these days? Studies have shown that income can directly correlate with emotional well-being, and so a recent report from GOBankingRates broke down the affordability of happiness by state. But where does homeownership eligibility fit in? Sometimes there’s a match. In Hawaii, someone needs to make at least $188,160 to… The post Happiness Comes at a Cost: Where...
Housing is starting to become a larger topic of discussion as we get closer to the upcoming presidential election, as seen by the conversation between candidates Senator J.D. Vance and Governor Tim Walz at the Vice Presidential Debate hosted by CBS News Tuesday night. As those in the real estate industry know, the shortage of… The post Walz and Vance Dive Into Housing Policies at the VP Debate appeared...
After four straight weeks of increases, home purchase applications registered a slight decline this week, but economists note that overall activity remains much higher than this time last year. According to the latest Weekly Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), mortgage applications decreased 1.3% from last week’s 14.2% surge. The data was recorded… The post Mortgage...
On a postcard-perfect Thursday morning in mid-September, at two open houses in tony Westport, Connecticut, listing agents Maryann Ross-Levanti and Kim Harizman each spent several hours hosting as fellow REALTORS® and potential buyers came-a-calling. Both Ross-Levanti’s $4.2 million property and Harizman’s $800,000 home had just gone up for sale. While representing abodes in the town’s… The post...
For the fourth year in a row, Harry Norman, REALTORS® in Atlanta, will host its Harry Norman Cares initiative to support Atlanta families in need. The firm is partnering with Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMHC) for the third year as part of the initiative, aiming to provide numerous families with kits that include food,… The post Harry Norman, REALTORS® Partners With Atlanta Ronald McDonald...
Maintaining client relationships means hopefully selling them another house in the future, and representing them as the seller agent as well. As such, it’s imperative you guide them in all aspects of homeownership even in times when they are not buying or selling. One key topic is refinancing. Here are five mortgage refinancing mistakes to… The post 5 Mortgage Refinancing Errors Your Longtime Clients...