The rental crisis has impacted millions across the country, as landlords flaunt egregious prices due to population growth, and in some cities, a large influx of college students. According to researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) however, renters might be in for a pleasant surprise in western parts of the U.S. Out of 100 metropolitan… The post Comparing the Best and Worst Rental Markets...
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Two new amicus briefs—legal briefs filed by a party who is not part of a legal proceeding but is acting in support of one of the involved parties—were filed on April 4 in the Nosalek v. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN) et al commission lawsuit, by the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS)… The post MLS PIN Case Reopened; Two Amicus Briefs Filed Debunking DOJ Statement of...
In a Consumer Price Index (CPI) report April 10, those hoping mortgage rates would soon decline once the Fed lowered interest rates were likely disappointed. The CPI accelerated in March, pushing inflation higher and likely giving the Federal Reserve pause when considering lowering interest rates. The CPI for all urban consumers increased 0.4% in March… The post With Prices Stubbornly High in March,...
REsides announced the launch of NeighborhoodIntel by Local Logic to its customers. The innovative platform empowers agents with insights and data for any address that was previously unavailable in a comprehensive and data-driven format. REsides stated that NeighborhoodIntel fulfills a critical need in today’s real estate landscape: the need for agents to offer more than… The post REsides Launches...
Above, Mike O’Brien ERA® Real Estate, a global franchising leader within the Anywhere Real Estate Inc. portfolio of brands, has announced its latest affiliation with O’Brien Realty ERA Powered. Serving Southern Maryland across five locations with over 100 agents, the firm was founded in 1980 by owner and principal broker Mike O’Brien. A Vietnam War… The post ERA Real Estate Expands into Southern...
Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. In real estate, social media marketing is one of your top ways to gather business in the modern age, but it’s not always easy to keep your momentum… The post Social Skills: Advancing Your Socials With ChatGPT appeared first on...
The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) recently added five new global partners to its network after signing agreements with FIABCI Europe, FIABCI Suisse (Switzerland), FIABCI France, FIABCI Belgium and FIABCI Saudi Arabia at the international MIPIM Real Estate Expo in France. “We are so excited about these new partnerships and look forward to collaborating… The post HGAR Announces Five New...
Forbes Global Properties is proud to welcome Tea Lane Associates to its prestigious ranks. Locally owned and operated, Tea Lane Associates will exclusively represent the brand throughout Martha’s Vineyard, one of the United States’ premier luxury markets for primary and secondary homes off the coast of Cape Cod. Tea Lane Associates was founded in 1967… The post Forbes Global Properties Expands to...
Despite continued pessimism surrounding mortgage rates, home buyers and sellers are feeling a bit more confident in the housing market lately, according to recent data from Fannie Mae. The latest Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) decreased 0.9 points in March to 71.9, its first decline since November 2023. The slight decrease is mainly… The post Households May Finally Be Adjusting to...
In an industry where tradition often trumps technology, a revolution continues to brew. As real estate brokerages cling to the tried-and-true, the question arises: Can the sharp edge of artificial intelligence carve out a future for classic brokerages? Modern brokerages are successfully beating the traditional models through the early adoption and deployment of new tech… The post Can AI Help the...