Housing Wire
MAY 3, 2024
The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs in April, less than in March and below what economists had expected. April’s rate also fell below the average monthly gain of 242,000 over the prior 12 months. Meanwhile, the change in total nonfarm payroll employment for March was revised up by 12,000, from 303,000 to 315,000, according to data released by the B ureau of Labor Statistics on Friday.
Real Estate News
APRIL 30, 2024
The NAR settlement does not address home search portals, but Zillow wants to make it easier for buyers to try out an agent in a way that aligns with new rules.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 2, 2024
You may have heard mortgage rates are going to stay a bit higher for longer than originally expected.
Inman
MAY 1, 2024
The class of 45 honorees represents the real estate industry's brightest achievers under the age of 40. Future Leaders is the latest addition to Inman’s growing industry-leading awards program.
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RIS Media
MAY 2, 2024
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Housing Wire
APRIL 30, 2024
Home prices were near an all-time high in February. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index posted a 6.4% annual gain in February, up from a 6% gain in January, according to the newest report released Tuesday. It was the largest annualized increase recorded since November 2022. On an annual basis, the 10-city composite index grew by 8%, up from 7.4% the previous month.
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Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 30, 2024
The number of homes for sale is playing a big role in today’s housing market.
Inman
MAY 1, 2024
The Atlanta-based Village Premier Collection, led by Cheri Benjamin, has joined Real under its Private Label program. The company has roughly 500 agents and closed $665 million in sales in 2023.
RIS Media
APRIL 29, 2024
In today’s eco-conscious environment, energy efficiency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a property’s standout feature. As a real estate agent, I witness first-hand how homeowners and buyers prioritize sustainability, driving demand for green improvements. This shift isn’t just ethical; it’s economical. Investments in energy-efficient home improvements, such as window replacements, insulation upgrades, solar panels and Energy… The post Energy Efficient Home Im
Housing Wire
MAY 1, 2024
In light of the jury verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett suit and the terms of the National Association of Realtor’s nationwide settlement agreement of the commission lawsuits , several prominent industry analysts believe Zillow will struggle with its financial performance. On Wednesday evening, during the firm’s Q1 2024 earnings call with investor and analysts, CEO Rich Barton took a contrary view: Zillow is just beginning to unlock its revenue generating potential.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 30, 2024
Ben Caballero isn’t slowing down. After landing in the Guinness book three times in his 62-year real estate career, he has achieved a new record.
Keeping Current Matters
APRIL 29, 2024
Thinking about selling your house?
Inman
MAY 2, 2024
Keeping Current Matters CEO David Childers and Jimmy Burgess discuss why a relevant market opinion based on facts, not fears, is key for educating consumers and navigating industry changes.
RIS Media
MAY 1, 2024
HomeServices of America, after paying $250 million to settle seller suits and being dropped from the largest buyer suit, for a few short days was maybe the only large real estate company not directly facing commission litigation. That changed Monday, when lawyers behind the largest buyer suit (known as Batton) re-filed their accusations in a… The post HomeServices Hit by New Buyer Suit Days After Seller Settlement appeared first on RISMedia.
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Housing Wire
MAY 3, 2024
Proptech company RealReports is partnering with New England-based PrimeMLS , the companies announced on Thursday. As a result, PrimeMLS’s 12,000 member agents will have access to RealReports’s wealth of property data. RealReports is a real estate platform that gathers property data — including permits, climate risk, rental rates, flood insurance costs, internet providers and speeds, crime statistics, solar potential, liens, zoning details, remodel potential and valuation — in one place.
Real Estate News
MAY 1, 2024
The filing comes just days after the company settled similar cases brought by sellers. The firm maintains its practices were “lawful and procompetitive.
Inman
MAY 2, 2024
The class action lawsuit filed by plaintiff James Lutz alleges that HomeServices and other members of the National Association of Realtors fixed commissions, which misled buyers and resulted in buyers paying inflated home prices.
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.
NAR: Economic Outlook
APRIL 29, 2024
Navigating the Housing Market: A Seasonal Perspective Seasonality refers to predictable changes in data that correlate with certain times of the year; understanding it will help us anticipate trends.
Housing Wire
APRIL 27, 2024
Active weekly housing inventory growth slowed slightly last week, but it’s still running at a healthier clip than in 2023. I have a simple model with mortgage rates being above 7.25%: weekly inventory data should grow between 11,000-17,000 per week. Last year, we never hit that target. We have now seen it for two weeks as inventory grew by 13,247. Weekly housing inventory data We’ve now had back-to-back weeks of healthy housing inventory growth and spring 2024 is much healthier than spring 2023
Real Estate News
APRIL 26, 2024
The last defendant standing in the Sitzer/Burnett case reaches a whopping settlement that will protect its 70,000 agents plus brands and franchises.
RIS Media
APRIL 30, 2024
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. As the TikTok ban looms—with the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act now signed into law and in motion—there’s many in the real estate industry that… The post Social Skills: How to Refocus Your Social Media Marketing if TikTok Gets Banned appeared first on RISMedia.
Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.
Inman
APRIL 29, 2024
As the commission landscape changes, Side's Hilary Saunders writes, it's time for agents, teams and brokerages to look at the ways this will improve the industry's reputation.
Seattle Times Real Estate
APRIL 26, 2024
The challenges confronting Martin Selig, Seattle's most prolific downtown developer, are a sign of how far the city must go in recovering from the pandemic.
Housing Wire
APRIL 30, 2024
As the July deadline for the implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement approaches, the trade organization is looking to iron out some details about buyer broker agreements. Under the terms of the settlement agreement , agents will have to have a written agreement with a client in order to work with them as a buyer’s agent.
Real Estate News
MAY 2, 2024
Once new rules go into effect — between July and September — agents will need to embrace “the new regime” to avoid liability, and to ensure they get paid.
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RIS Media
APRIL 30, 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced its finalized Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans to address barriers to sustainable housing opportunities. In a release, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) praised FHFA’s efforts to codify existing practices and programs. The new plans show a sustained commitment to remove obstacles to… The post FHFA Finalizes New Fair Lending Rules appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
APRIL 29, 2024
These increasingly uncertain attitudes among agents in March were a departure from brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel that they still view the National Association of Realtors positively.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
APRIL 29, 2024
Are you wondering what a buyer’s agent is and why you should have one? You are probably thinking, do I need a buyer’s agent? Many consumers wonder why they should have a representative when purchasing a home. They wonder whether there will be any value. From my years of experience as a Realtor, I know […] The post Buyer’s Agent: What Do They Do and How Much Are The Fees appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2024
The housing market has been on a topsy-turvy roller-coaster ride in recent years that has been particularly neck wrenching since this past fall, fueled by stubbornly high inflation and a still-strong jobs market. In early November, 30-year fixed mortgage rates began a nosedive, declining from near 8% to below 7% in a matter of months before once again starting to rise at the start of 2024.
Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group
Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.
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