Above, Sarah Galperin In the luxury real estate arena, where trust and exclusivity are paramount, Sarah Galperin of Compass Florida is reshaping the standards of success. With a background in fashion and photography, Galperin brings a creative edge to marketing properties, turning each listing into a sought-after masterpiece. Her secret? Building deep connections and offering… The post Women in Real...
16 October 2024
With the U.S. presidential election just weeks away, broader discussions about solving the nation’s housing affordability woes are taking center stage, much to the relief of many in the housing industry. If former president Donald Trump were to win a second term, privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that have been… The post Future of GSEs: How Fannie,...
With mortgage rates rising for the last three weeks, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is reporting another week of declining home purchase applications. According to the latest Weekly Applications Survey, mortgage applications decreased 17.0% from one week earlier for the week ending October 11, 2024. “Mortgage rates moved higher for the third consecutive week, with… The post Mortgage...
Staged listing photos have been an effective—and expensive—tool meant to pique the interest of inquiring home seekers. But given the ever-growing landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate, that hurdle could soon be a thing of the past. At least, that is where things are headed for Palazzo, an AI-driven interior design platform that… The post Startup Palazzo Seeing Success Expanding...
Pictured above, top row, from left, Gary Connolly and LaVerne Brown and bottom row, from left, Jeff Marzo, Tom Hurdelbrink and Trish Ketelson New York state’s OneKey® MLS has announced several staff appointments and industry achievements. Gary Connolly has been named senior vice president of business development for OneKey MLS. He will be responsible for… The post OneKey® MLS Appoints Three Staff...
Above, Terri Chapman Making your way in real estate is a journey that’s difficult to navigate alone. From becoming an agent to climbing the ladder into leadership, coaching can help guide real estate professionals through every step of their journey, laying the foundation to earn the trust and confidence they need to successfully navigate the… The post Growing Through Every Step of Your Real Estate...
It’s for sure that no one leaves a Josh Jarboe broker open house feeling disappointed. Even if a particular property was underwhelming, they surely enjoyed sampling and learning about new craft cocktails. Or liked having their car detailed gratis. Or, believe it or not, were happy to be able to purchase a soon-to-be-delivered, perfect-fit new… The post Wildly Creative Themed Open Houses for Agents Draw...