Windemere Selling
MAY 13, 2025
Navigating everything involved with selling your home can seem intimidating. Breaking the process down step by step will keep you organized and ready to work with your agent toward a successful home sale. 1. Choose an Agent A lot goes into choosing the right agent. If youre unsure where to start, get referrals from trusted friends, family, and neighbors.
BAM Media
MAY 13, 2025
You dont need a fancy camera. You dont need paid ads. And you definitely dont need 10 years of video editing experience. What you do need, if you want to turn TikTok into a lead generation machine, is a strategy built around consistency, creativity, and content people actually want to watch. Thats exactly what Bay Area agents Roland Osage and Matt Petullo built with their mid-form TikTok home tours.
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Marco Santarelli
MAY 13, 2025
After years of sizzling growth, things are definitely shifting in the Texas housing market. If you're wondering whether home prices might actually come down in the Lone Star State, you're not alone. And according to recent Zillow forecasts, the answer is a firm yes for some specific locations. In fact, the data points to 5 Texas Housing Markets Set For Double-Digit Price Decline by Early 2026 , with Pecos, Big Spring, Alice, Raymondville, and Sweetwater expected to see drops of over 10% by March
The Mortgage Report
MAY 13, 2025
Explore how Millennials and Gen Z approach homeownership differentlyfrom co-buying and house hacking to relocating and buying fixer-uppers.
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Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.
Marco Santarelli
MAY 13, 2025
For anyone dreaming of owning a home, or even just keeping their current one affordable, understanding where to find the lowest mortgage rates is paramount. As of today, May 13, 2025, the states offering the most attractive interest rates on 30-year new purchase mortgages might surprise you. According to the latest data, the five states boasting the lowest mortgage rates are New York, California, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
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RIS Media
MAY 13, 2025
Editors Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedias Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Social media success in real estate is strategicand over time, the winning formulas have become clear. The biggest aspect of social media marketing, and the one that people… The post Powering Your Socials With Interesting Infographics appeared first on RISMedia.
Redfin
MAY 13, 2025
Before you sell your home , its important to know what features buyers are looking for. That way, you can highlight these features or invest in some home upgrades before listing your house for sale. In this article, Seattle-based Redfin Agent David Palmer shares some of the top features home buyers are looking for. Whether youre planning to sell your condo in Milwaukee, WI , or your home in Dallas, TX , here are seven home features buyers are looking for. 1.
RIS Media
MAY 13, 2025
ERA Experts, LLC has announced a strategic investment in Sprout Realty, LLC, which will now do business as Sprout Realty ERA Powered. Both companies are based in Austin, Texas. This investment marks a creative collaboration aimed at supporting Sprout Realtys continued growth opportunities in Austin, Waco, Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout northwestern Texas.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 13, 2025
Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
RIS Media
MAY 13, 2025
CENTURY 21 Solid Gold Realty has announced that it has joined forces with Gloria Zastko, REALTORS, a 34-year-old agency. With this announcement, the formerly independent firm will do business as CENTURY 21 Gloria Zastko Realty. Based in North Brunswick, New Jersey, Gloria Zastko, REALTORS, was founded in 1991 and is a full-service real estate office… The post CENTURY 21 Solid Gold Realty Merges With Gloria Zastko, REALTORS appeared first on RISMedia.
Brownstoner
MAY 13, 2025
In the News Coney Island Owners Fined $160K to Oust Squatters [NYP] Owner of Pink Bus Spotted All Over NYC Runs for Office [NYP] Covid-19 Memorial at Green-Wood Cemetery Celebrates Lives [BP] Upcoming Meetings Will Address Environmental Issues [Greenpointers] Polka Dot Appears to Have Closed for Good [Greenpointers] Sunset Park Seniors Could Lose 50-Year-Old Community Center… Read More > The post Daily Links: Sunset Park Seniors Could Lose Social Center as Landlord Ups Rent appeared fi
Marco Santarelli
MAY 13, 2025
The bond market reacted when the US-China 90-Day Tariff Truce was announced. This temporary break in the trade war between the world's two largest economies led investors to become a bit less scared about the future, causing them to sell off safe-haven assets like U.S. Treasury bonds. This selling pressure pushed the price of bonds down, and as you probably know, when bond prices fall, their yields specifically the 10-year Treasury yield go up.
Brownstoner
MAY 13, 2025
This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Park Slope, Bed Stuy, Fiske Terrace, and Flatbush. How did they fare? First up, a renovated brownstone in Park Slope has a duplex with a top floor rental. This former Open House… Read More > The post Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold, One Still Available appeared first on Brownstoner.
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In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.
BAM Media
MAY 13, 2025
You dont have to guess what works when it comes to home staging. The data is in, and its changing the way top agents prep homes for sale. Last week on the Hot Sheet , Byron Lazine broke down the latest findings from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Profile of Home Staging , and one thing is clear: home staging, done right, is becoming less of a nice to have and more of a must.
RIS Media
MAY 13, 2025
Economic observers eyes remain on the rate of inflation, as the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows mixed changes. The CPI, one of the main measures of inflation, rose monthly at a seasonally adjusted basis of 0.2% during April. This is slightly higher than the 0.1% that the CPI… The post Annual Inflation Inches Down, but Uncertainty Still Looms appeared first on RISMedia.
Fancy Pants Homes
MAY 13, 2025
Perched high above the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, a one-of-a-kind villa estate in the British Virgin Islands has recently hit the market for $32.5 million making it the priciest property currently for sale at Oil Nut Bay. Known as Wings, the 7-pod compound sits on a lush hillside within the exclusive Estate Neighborhood of the luxury resort community, offering 180-degree views of the ocean and the kind of privacy you dont often find in a vacation destination this connected.
RIS Media
MAY 13, 2025
A lot of real estate brokerages talk about disrupting the industry, but few have executed on that promise like The Real Brokerage. The fast-growing, remote-first real estate company aimed to be a disruptor and upend the traditional way of running a brokerage. And theyre aiming to do it all with unprecedented speed. Now operating in… The post Getting Real With The Real Brokerage appeared first on RISMedia.
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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.
Brownstoner
MAY 13, 2025
A design makeover of this Park Slope limestone was dubbed "a second youth" by the New York Times in the 1990s. Some of those touches remain in the interior of the single-family at 623 2nd Street, combined with original early 20th century details and more recent upgrades, like central air. Part… Read More > The post Park Slope Limestone With Designer Touches, Central Air Asks $6.7 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
MAY 13, 2025
What happens in Kansas City, stays in Kansas City. Berkshire Hathaway Energy (the $20 billion-parent of HomeServices of America) and Tennessee-based independent brokerage Crye-Leike’s petitions to transfer commission lawsuits were denied, despite defendants argument that it would be more convenient for witnesses to travel there instead of Kansas City.
HomeLight
MAY 13, 2025
4 of the top We Buy Houses companies in Mankato, Minnesota, and why you might want to sell your home to a house-buying company.
RIS Media
MAY 13, 2025
The National Association of REALTORS today announced Ask the Agent as a new partner with NAR REALTOR Benefits. Ask the Agent is a video communication and broadcast platform that helps real estate agents engage more effectively with clients. As part of the partnership, NAR stated that members will receive a 20% discount on monthly or… The post NAR REALTOR Benefits Adds Ask the Agent as Newest Partner appeared first on RISMedia.
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Now more than ever, brokers need to provide agents with the right tools, strategies, and training to effectively demonstrate their expertise, negotiate successfully, and foster strong client relationships. So – what should brokers do to ensure this? Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Marco Santarelli
MAY 13, 2025
As of May 13, 2025, mortgage rates have increased to approximately6.80% , a slight rise primarily linked to a recent trade agreement between the United States and China which has temporarily paused heightened tariffs on goods traded between the two countries. This trade development comes amid a backdrop of rising investor concerns, leading to the conclusion that while recession fears may reduce, mortgage rates may not necessarily follow suit and drop.
RIS Media
MAY 13, 2025
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. has announced the appointment of Steve Capezza as SVP, Head of Growth and M&A. In his new role, Anywhere stated that Capezza will focus on growing the brands platform through strategic acquisitions and mergers outside of its existing organization, including opportunities on behalf of brokerage, title and transaction services operations within… The post Anywhere Names Steve Capezza as New SVP of Growth, M&A appeared first on RISMedia.
Calculated Risk Real Estate
MAY 13, 2025
From the MBA: Mortgage Delinquencies Increase Slightly in the First Quarter of 2025 T he delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.04 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) National Delinquency Survey.
BAM Media
MAY 13, 2025
For the first time in three years, new listings just crossed a threshold that housing analystsand real estate agentshave been waiting for: 80,000-plus in a single week. That stat comes straight from Altos Research , which shows 80,338 new listings for the week ending May 9, 2025. After two years of the lowest new listings ever recorded, the May 2025 numbers mark a long-overdue return to some version of normal.
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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.
Norada Real Estate
MAY 13, 2025
As of May 13, 2025, mortgage rates have increased to approximately6.80% , a slight rise primarily linked to a recent trade agreement between the United States and China which has temporarily paused heightened tariffs on goods traded between the two countries. This trade development comes amid a backdrop of rising investor concerns, leading to the conclusion that while recession fears may reduce, mortgage rates may not necessarily follow suit and drop.
Eye on Housing
MAY 13, 2025
Half of payroll workers in construction earn more than $60,320 and the top 25% make at least $81,510, according to the latest May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In comparison, the U.S. median annual pay is $49,500, while the.
HomeLight
MAY 13, 2025
5 of the top We Buy Houses companies in Grand Prairie, TX, and why you might want to sell your home to a house-buying company.
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