Trump ‘Working On’ GSE Privatization, Will ‘Keep Its Implicit Guarantee’
Though President Donald Trump has made it clear that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will exit conservatorship, he announced that when the government-sponsored entities (GSEs) go public, the U.S. government will maintain its implicit guarantees on the two agencies. “I am working on taking these amazing companies public, but I want to be clear, the… […]
How Real Estate Agents Can Drive Sales While Building Stronger Communities
The face of homeownership is changing. Diverse households—especially Hispanic, Black, and Asian families—are driving housing demand and will account for more than 70% of net new homeowners in the coming decades, according to the Urban Institute. Yet these groups remain underserved due to persistent barriers like misinformation, credit access issues and limited affordable inventory. Real… […]
Beyond the Specs: Crafting Property Descriptions That Sell
Let’s face it: Buyers don’t fall in love with houses because of square footage and the number of bedrooms. They fall in love with how a home makes them feel. And the fastest way to create that emotional connection? Storytelling. A great property description is more than just a list of features—it’s a narrative that… […]
CENTURY 21 Announces Atlanta Affiliation of Woman-Owned Brokerage
Century 21 Real Estate LLC has announced the affiliation of female-owned and led brokerage Realty 1 Georgia—now doing business as CENTURY 21 Realty 1 Professionals. The multi-office brokerage was established in February of 2020 by current broker/owner Angela Whitmire. Working in the industry since she was 18-years-old, Whitmire has grown the brokerage to two locations… […]
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Nominate RISMedia’s 2025 Rookie of the Year
Don’t miss your chance to honor a real estate rookie! RISMedia’s popular Real Estate Rookie of the Year contest is accepting nominations for 2025, so get yours in today! The deadline to nominate is tomorrow May 8, 2025. Nominate a Rookie! The 2025 Rookie of the Year award, designed to honor real estate professionals who… […]
Vince Leisey Named President of HSF Affiliates, Franchisor of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network
Above, Vince Leisey HomeServices of America has named Vince Leisey president of HSF Affiliates, the franchiser of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is the residential real estate franchise network owned by HomeServices of America, and part of a market-leading family of real estate brokerages, mortgage companies, settlement providers, insurance and corporate relocation… […]
Broadway Star and Brokerage Leader Earns Bows for a Career of Achievements
Sarah Saltzberg with her REBNY award, and performing on Broadway in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Lead photo courtesy of REBNY; inset photo by Joan Marcus. If it is indeed true that “All the world’s a stage,” then the author of that maxim—poet, playwright and real estate investor (true!) William Shakespeare—would have been… […]
HomeSmart Launches New MLS-Integrated, Feature-Packed Marketing Platform
HomeSmart has announced the launch of its all-new Marketing Design Center, a refresh on its marketing platform serving 25,000 agents and brokers coast-to-coast. HomeSmart stated that the new release takes the decade-old MLS-integrated marketing system and updates it, leveraging the latest innovations in AI and automation to deliver a powerful but agent-friendly print and digital… […]
Consumer Confidence Continues to Tumble; Expectations Hit 12-Year Low
Consumer confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month, registering below the threshold for recession indicators for the second straight month—reflecting many consumers’ continued apprehension toward the economy, according to the latest data from The Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index® fell by 7.2 points in March to 92.9, similar to the seven-point decrease seen last… […]
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage Group Acquires A.R. Partners
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage Group has announced it has acquired Advantage Realty Partners (A.R. Partners) in Manchester, Tennessee, to further expand the firm’s service area and market share in Middle Tennessee. Last November, the firm joined forces with Baker and Cole Properties, which now does business as Better Homes and Gardens Real… […]