For those looking to sell their homes and maximize on profit, the time to do so is just around the corner. In fact, according to a new realtor.com® report, the week of April 14 – 20 is shaping up to be the best time to sell and maximize ROI in 2024.  After looking at seasonal… The post The Best Time to Sell Is Fast Approaching appeared first on...

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 6% annual gain in January, up from a 5.6% rise in the previous month. The data released March 26 shows that three out of the 20 major metro markets reported month-over-month price increases. The 10-City Composite showed… The post Case-Shiller: Home Prices Continue to Trend Upward In...

Three former Keller Williams agents are suing the company over a recent change to its profit-sharing program, claiming that recent changes to profit-sharing programs that reduce payments to certain agents violate contracts—and the law. Robert E. Hill, David L. Bueker and Jerri L. Moulder filed seemingly separate, class-action lawsuits in three different federal courts within… The post KW Profit-Sharing...

Built in sections at a factory and assembled on-site, modular homes offer a unique blend of efficiency and customization. Their popularity stems from their ability to provide affordable, durable and sustainable housing options. We will examine the various benefits of modular homes and highlight why they are becoming a preferred choice for many. If you… The post What Are the Benefits of a Modular Home?...

Above, Peggy Pratt Born and raised in Boston, the bilingual daughter of Colombian immigrants, Peggy Pratt was managing a bar by the time she was 18, adding food service to bolster profits and giving customers what they wanted. Unbeatable service is still the life-long goal for Pratt, who leads by example, vaulting her five-person Boston… The post Dynamic Boston Team Hones in on Bilingual Service appeared...

After revised data on new home sales in January reflected continued strength in the sector, new home sales eased in February, but remained up over this time last year, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The latest new-home-sales report shows new single‐family… The post New Home Sales Fall in February appeared first on...

On a mission to move the MLS industry forward and put the power back in the hands of brokers, REsides is riding the wave of momentum that was set in motion with the launch of its revolutionary equity-ownership model for members.  Introduced in 2021, the MLS model is pioneering new ground for the real estate… The post Independent MLS Leads Needed Industry Change: Borderless, Innovation, Ownership...

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. It has been just over one week since the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced that it was settling seller lawsuits and agreeing to make major changes to commission practices, marking a new… The post COURT REPORT: Compass Leads...

Inflation and home prices: two large barriers for Americans in living their dream lives. While they both are very present issues, one has had a much stronger impact due to its drastic growth rate. Home prices have risen 2.4x faster than inflation since the 1960s, according to a new analysis from Clever Real Estate. To… The post Home Prices Have Massively Outpaced Inflation appeared first on...

Ask anyone in the housing industry and they’ll agree that 2023 was one of the most brutal years in the industry since the Great Recession. While some of the same headwinds—high mortgage rates, low housing inventory and lower mortgage demand—that stifled business growth last year have carried into this year, there’s reason for optimism. Executives… The post Top Mortgage Lenders Reveal Their Game...