Realty Biz

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ave Maria in Collier County, a planned community and census-designated place, was Blue Zone certified in July 2023. This certification was earned through Ave Maria's adoption of Power 9® , a set of nine guiding principles derived from the longevity hotspots known as blue zones worldwide: These principles are centered around natural movement, cultivating a positive mindset, making mindful dietary choices, and fostering strong social connections.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Top-producing mega team PREMIERE Group is joining fast-growing firm The Real Brokerage , according to an announcement on Monday. Founded in 2017 in Greensboro, North Carolina by David Keener, the PREMIERE Group operates as a teamerage , providing agents with marketing and operations resources. The teamerage was previously brokered at eXp Realty. Although it is based in North Carolina, PREMIERE Group operates in 38 markets across 20 states, and it has a goal of being in all 50 states by the end o

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 22, 2024

If one of the goals on your list is selling your house and making a move this year, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement about what’s ahead and feeling a little sentimental about your current home.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Right-to-list agreement firm MV Realty is no longer allowed to offer brokerage services in North Carolina. The ban was the result of a two-day hearing, during which the embattled real estate firm fought to maintain its ability to conduct business in the state. In the end, the court agreed with the state’s Real Estate Commission, finding that MV Realty had violated state license laws and rules.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 22, 2024

For more than a decade, housing supply has not kept pace with demand. Building more homes might seem like the answer, but there’s more to it than that.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

After a year of challenge in the reverse mortgage industry, the major lenders in the industry look a bit different for calendar year 2023 when compared with recent years past. Reduced volume, a challenging mortgage rate environment and industry consolidation has contributed to some of the broader changes. Here are the top 10 Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-approved lenders in the reverse mortgage industry for the calendar year 2023, based on data compiled by Reverse Market Insight (RMI).

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

The real estate industry is facing one less copycat commission lawsuit. On Thursday, Robert Friedman voluntarily dismissed without prejudice the lawsuit he filed in late December in U.S. District Court in New York against the Real Estate Board of New York and several brokerages, according to court filings. The filings did not provide any insight into why the suit was dismissed.

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

Lead by David Keener, the team grew quickly with an agent-centric model that reinvested profits at 100 percent back into agent resources, and, like Real, operates without physical offices.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

loanDepot’s latest update of its ongoing cyberattack shows that hackers gained access to the sensitive personal information of about 16.6 million individuals. The update, released Monday, does not reveal details of the data accessed by the unauthorized third party. “Unfortunately, we live in a world where these types of attacks are increasingly frequent and sophisticated, and our industry has not been spared.

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

Smart home expert Brandon Doyle checked out this year's Consumer Electronics Show, highlighting tech elements today's homebuyers and homeowners want to know more about.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Sagent , a fintech software company providing a servicing management platform for banks and lenders, appointed Chris Marshall as executive chairman. Marshall is vice chairman and president of Mr. Cooper, but announced plans to retire last year and will transition out of his role leading Mr. Cooper’s businesses at the end of January. His term as executive chairman began on January 19.

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the latest in his Snapshot series, Brandon Doyle finds out how Molly McKinley has carved out a niche for herself in real estate marketing while teaching others to stay true to their vision.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Seniors largely want to remain in their own homes as they get older, and that preference could be remaking the housing market in the city of Chicago, according to a new report. Construction Coverage , a company that reviews construction software, insurance, and financial products in order to assist property builders, recently released a new report taking a closer look at the divide between baby boomers’ and younger generations’ shares of metropolitan housing markets according to reporting at the

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

Gael Fierro co-wrote a movie for Amazon Prime and ran a business selling cannelés before he decided to sue over the sale of his home in Los Angeles.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Top-35 mortgage lender New American Funding (NAF) is in negotiations to acquire Chicago-based retail shop Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp. (DKMC), multiple sources told HousingWire. The sources said negotiations are in the late stages and remaining details are expected to be finalized this month. As part of the deal , NAF would acquire the residential mortgage arm of Draper & Kramer , a property and financial services group established in 1893 by Arthur W.

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

Amidst a fresh indictment for involuntary manslaughter while filming on the set of "Rust," the actor is starring in a listing video for a property he's selling, now listed at a $10 million discount from its original price.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 22, 2024

Spring is a season of renewal and blossoming flowers and a prime time for the real estate market. As nature awakens, so does the housing market. It presents the best opportunities for those looking to sell their homes. We will explore expert spring home selling tips, taking advantage of the season’s vibrant energy and heightened… The post Blooming Success: Essential Tips for Selling a Home in the Spring appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to the industry's most ambitious monthly survey today.

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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.

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NAR: Economic Outlook

JANUARY 22, 2024

Flashback: 1995 in the Housing Market vs Today At 4.09 million, the annual pace of 2023's existing-home sales was the lowest number recorded since 1995, when it was 3.85 million.

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

For many real estate agents, a downturn wasn't destiny in 2023, according to responses from hundreds of industry professionals in the latest Inman Intel Index survey.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

JANUARY 22, 2024

Africatown Community Land Trust is building affordable housing in Seattle's Central District, while intentionally supporting construction companies run by people of color.

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

With this new honor, Inman celebrates the individuals who are making it happen in the Big Apple, one of the country’s most competitive real estate markets.

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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.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JANUARY 22, 2024

Get The Best Loan Terms If you are like most people, you will need to get a loan when you buy a home. Because you borrow money, you will naturally have to pay the mortgage lender’s loan terms. Sometimes, the loan terms on the mortgage you receive aren’t the best. Many home buyers do not […] The post The Benefits to Refinance a Home Loan and How to Do It appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

This new Inman recognition spotlights 22 leaders who are moving multiple listing services forward into the future.

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Eye on Housing

JANUARY 22, 2024

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest estimates, the U.S. resident population grew by 1,643,484 to a total population of 334,914,895. The population growth rate reached its highest level since the pandemic at 0.49%. This is just above the 2019 growth rate (0.46%), while slightly below the 2018 growth rate (0.53%). The Census Bureau reports that the primary source for.

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

Nearly five months after new regulations took effect, NYC has ruled on 90 percent of applications from would-be short term rental hosts.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 22, 2024

Local Logic, a location insights provider for the real estate industry, has announced the launch of NeighborhoodIntel, a platform offering insights (climate, demographics, etc.) for any address the user searches for, collected via shareable reports featuring over 250 unique location insights per address The solution will be available to more than 85,000 agents in the… The post Local Logic Partners with MLS’s to Offer ‘NeighborhoodIntel’ Platform appeared first on RISMedia

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Inman

JANUARY 22, 2024

David Merryman is accused by federal prosecutors of subjecting his Black tenants to violence and racist slurs.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 22, 2024

Above, Ty Evans, left and her daughter Natalie Evans It was her sales career with Estee Lauder that took Ty Evans from New York to Seattle some 45 years ago. But the switch to real estate was all about her love of beautiful homes. “The best part of my weekends as a kid was when… The post Trust Powers Bainbridge Island Mother-Daughter Team appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 22, 2024

An affordable housing lottery has launched for 139 apartments in one tower of a new two-towered development on Coney Island’s Surf Avenue. The almost block-long development overlooks the ocean and has the city’s largest geothermal heating and cooling system, according to the project's architect, as well as an outdoor pool. The… Read More > The post Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Coney Island Geothermal Build With Pool, Units From $1,640 appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty

The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.

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