Charleston, SC—Today, a panel of federal judges heard arguments from both plaintiffs and remaining brokerage defendants regarding whether the many disparate commission cases should be consolidated under one judge in one district—a decision with wide-ranging implications for the entire industry, as buyer suits remain a threat even to companies that have settled, and dozens of… The post Panel of Judges...
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Ashley Dane, regional director of RE/MAX of Michigan, is a strong advocate and supporter of new and emerging technology in the real estate landscape. From educating agents to implementing new strategies, she has made significant contributions to the real estate technology landscape, moving the industry forward and impacting real and necessary change. “The future of… The post Newsmakers Spotlight:...
Pending home sales increased 1.6% in February, with the Midwest and South each posting monthly gains in transactions, while the Northeast and West posted losses. All four U.S. regions saw year-over-year decreases, however, according to a March 28 report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)—a forward-looking indicator of… The post Pending Home Sales See...
The home construction market—despite seeing some growth from the lack of existing inventory—has been struggling overall and in the building permit segment. The data is pointing toward a possible slowdown coming this year, especially as there are still supply chain issues at play. To be specific, the number of homes under construction fell by 9%,… The post Permit Declines in 2023 Point to Possible...
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. -Top brass from some of the largest and most influential lenders in the country told RISMedia this week they are taking a variety of different approaches to tackling 2024’s challenges, from investing more in tech… The post Mortgage Mix: Execs Map Out...
A home inspection is a critical checkpoint when buying or selling a house. It sheds light on the property’s condition that might not be visible to the naked eye. For buyers, it’s a safeguard against unforeseen expenses. It represents an opportunity for first-time sellers to rectify problems and enhance the home’s appeal. Preparing for the… The post How Buyers and Sellers Can Successfully Navigate...
Real estate may be local, but experts are looking at housing reform success stories within regional hot spots to address the affordability crisis that’s overtaken much of the country. Magda Maaoui, a postdoctoral fellow, recently highlighted one such case study for The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University: the Cambridge, Mass.,100 Percent Affordable… The post Could Cambridge’s...
Realty ONE Group International has announced leadership promotions as it continues to accelerate its growth to 1,000 plus locations and 30,000 plus real estate professionals across the planet. Cory Vasquez will continue as chief marketing officer while also being promoted to co-president, serving alongside current President Vinnie Tracey as he prepares to retire in six… The post The Realty ONE Group...
No matter how the whole commission landscape shakes out going forward after all the legal issues are settled, there is no question that the buyer agent/client relationship has been changed forever. Whether that’s a good thing won’t be determined for a long time. But truth be told, as usual, the strong will survive. As mob… The post Op-Ed: ‘Remember When…’ May Be a Reality, but Not a Negative...
David Hartigan REALTOR® The Jason Mitchell Group Boca Raton, Florida https://thejasonmitchellgroup.com Region served: Central Orlando Years in real estate: 3 Number of offices: 1 Number of agents: 15 Favorite part of your job: I love working with buyers and sellers and making their dreams come true. What factors have played a key role in your… The post Crafting Your Real Estate Growth Blueprint appeared...