Destinations by LeadingRE, the new development marketing program powered by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, is pleased to have Soneva Villa Ownership in its collection of fine developments. This month, we explore what makes Soneva so extraordinary and highlight one of their luxury properties in the Maldives. Justin Kingsley Group Director Soneva Villa… The post Global Spotlight: Luxury...
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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. According to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey® from Freddie Mac, last updated April 11, 2024, the 30-year mortgage rate sits at 6.88%, while the 15-year mortgage rate currently stands at 6.16%. These rates represent a… The post Mortgage Mix: Rates...
Stellar MLS has announced it is now offering an enhanced version of Lundy Inc.’s “Finding Homes” search by voice technology to customers and consumers seeking homes in the MLS’s coverage area. Finding Homes is a voice-activated property search engine designed to assist real estate professionals and homebuyers in navigating real estate listings using their voice… The post Stellar MLS Offers...
The Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire metro area ranked as February’s hottest housing market for the sixth time in the last year, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Manchester-Nashua hit number 1 for the first time in March 2021 and has been a mainstay at the top of the list ever since. Realtor.com’s Market Hotness rankings… The post The Hottest Housing Markets of February 2024 appeared first...
A lawsuit filed by a pocket listing startup targeting the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) “clear cooperation” policy appears to be moving forward after other major developments shifted the legal landscape, with plaintiffs saying in a recent court filing that NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement and a recent appeals court ruling involving the Department of Justice… The post Revived Pocket...
When buying your first home, there are many things to know and learn. A few of them include keeping your house secure and selecting the right insurance for your property. Making the right decisions can be complicated when you’ve never done these things. I will aim to educate you on some of the essential considerations.… The post How to Safeguard a New Home: Security and Insurance Tips for First-Time...
ERA® Real Estate has announced its latest affiliation with Bon Anno Realty ERA Powered, a 40-year-old mainstay in the Long Island real estate market. Originally founded by Lucille Bonanno in 1984, the company is now entering its third generation of ownership/management by Lucille’s son, Russell “Russ” Bonanno, and her grandson, Russ Bonanno Jr. “Our name… The post Multi-Generational Family...
This past weekend while at home in northern California, I immersed myself in the audiobook version of “The Dynasty” by Jeff Benedict, a compelling chronicle of the New England Patriots’ rise to greatness. Listening to Todd Menesses’ narration of this book, complete with personal touches like changing his voice to match the characters he was… The post Thoughts on Leadership: Lessons from Robert...
These days, headlines reporting on the real estate industry have the word “lawsuit” in them more often than not. It makes sense; class-action lawsuits targeting commission structures make their way through the judicial system and there’s no going back to the world before (RISMedia’s own Court Report series is making sure nothing slips through the… The post 3 Real Estate News Stories To Follow...
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® has partnered with Reliance, a leading real estate technology company, to offer a new AI-driven social marketing engine for its agents called MediaBoosterAI. With the ability to purchase and customize an array of digital advertising packages—from listing alerts to office updates and agent news—Fox & Roach, REALTORS® stated… The post...