Given the recent proposed settlement agreements and accompanying media hoopla, it is time for the voice of factuality to be heard. Now we must even combat misleading presidential pronouncements, such as this from a March 19, 2024, news conference: “…last week the National Association of Realtors agreed for the first time that Americans can negotiate… The post Op-Ed: The Truth About Home Prices and...
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Above, Andrea Dockery RE/MAX LLC has announced that Broker/Owner Andrea Dockery of RE/MAX Experts in Lakeland, Florida, was named the 2023 Broker/Owner of the Year, Single Franchise in the United States, at the annual RE/MAX R4 Convention in Las Vegas. The award, coming on the heels of Dockery receiving RE/MAX’s Outstanding Brokerage of the Year… The post RE/MAX Broker Earns National Award at R4...
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has announced it has added Roomvu to its solutions group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 550 market-leading real estate firms. Roomvu helps real estate professionals sustain their social media presence by automatically posting local, relevant, and timely content on platforms like Facebook, Instagram,… The post Leading Real...
On Monday, the Supreme Court denied a petition by HomeServices of America—a “Writ of Certiorari”—filed this past February and aimed at nullifying the Burnett ruling; however, plaintiffs won’t be able to claim $4.7 billion in damages as of right now either. HomeServices of Americas’ initial 49-page petition to the Supreme Court was an attempt to… The post Supreme Court Denies HomeServices...
Accessing affluent buyers in the luxury real estate market requires a strategic approach that takes into account their preferences, behaviors and expectations. By implementing a combination of the strategies outlined below you can effectively access this desirable market segment in the luxury real estate industry. Here are some top ways to access the affluent: Establish… The post Top Strategies to Access...
Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. recently added Paula Atakhanian, Robert Clark, Denis Faherty, June Huber, and Andy Weiss to its franchise sales team. The group is dedicated to growing the Weichert brand and guiding prospective franchisees toward a path of sustained success. The expansion of the franchise sales team will help Weichert continue to meet… The post Weichert Expands Franchise Sales Team...
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was clear in new remarks Tuesday that the central bank has no intention of cutting rates until the U.S. makes sustained progress in bringing down inflation. The Fed chief said that recent economic data has undoubtedly shown the U.S. economy’s resilience and strong performance over the past year, especially in… The post Fed Chair Signals No Rate Cuts in May on...
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, announced the acceptance of eight companies to the 2024 REACH program. This marks the 12th cohort focused on accelerating technology solutions for the U.S. residential real estate sector. “Through the REACH scale-up program, we’re catalyzing transformative advancements at the intersection of...
Navigating tectonic technology shifts and proactively innovating for the future, for the last 40-plus years, real estate software company FBS has been laser-focused on serving MLSs (multiple listing services) with technology. On a mission to keep MLS subscribers in the driver’s seat with a number of industry-first innovations under their belt, FBS continues to lead… The post Making the Market Work...
Despite an increase in mortgage rates this past week, mortgage applications saw a second week of increases, up 3.3% from last week’s very slight uptick of 0.1%, according to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) for the week ending April 12, 2024. Analysis points to activity increasing over concern… The post Mortgage Applications Increase Again...