Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Announces Two Strategic Acquisitions
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (HHRES) has announced two significant mergers that will expand its market reach and reinforce its commitment to client service. In just two days, HHRES has welcomed two firms into Howard Hanna: Big Hill Realty in Dayton, Ohio, and The Alliance Group Realty in Hilton Head, South Carolina. HHRES stated that… […]
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 5, 2024
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac remained unchanged at 6.35% this week from last week. www.nar.realtor – Research
Growing Through Every Step of Your Real Estate Career
Above, Terri Chapman Making your way in real estate is a journey that’s difficult to navigate alone. From becoming an agent to climbing the ladder into leadership, coaching can help guide real estate professionals through every step of their journey, laying the foundation to earn the trust and confidence they need to successfully navigate the… […]
Best Days (and Hours) for Cold Calling, Door Knocking and Everything Else
Everyone—especially agents—knows the feeling of having two seemingly identical sessions of business-building create vastly different results. Two hours of door-knocking one week might land you half a dozen hot leads, while a similar session the next week leaves you empty handed with ears ringing from all the door slammed in your face. Many agents are… […]
Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Launches “We Know” Campaign
Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate has announced the launch of a new brand campaign and tagline, emphasizing their 99% client satisfaction rating and deep understanding of homes. This campaign further connects the trusted reputation and quality synonymous with the iconic Better Homes & Gardens media brand, which engages more than 42 million print and… […]
Consumer Sentiment Rises Slightly for the Third Consecutive Month
How are consumers feeling overall, and how does that translate to a real estate sale? The question is multifaceted, but asking it could be key to learning where buyers stand as the election fast approaches. The consumer sentiment index indicated yet another rise, for the third consecutive month, per the University of Michigan’s survey of… […]
HMDA and Housing Demand
Nationwide, the number of home-purchase loan applications has declined from 7.9 million to 6.5 million. www.nar.realtor – Research
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Elevates Leadership, Appointing Jackie Thiel as President
Above, Jackie Thiel Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the company has appointed industry veteran Jackie Thiel as its new president, marking a significant leadership strengthening for the luxury real estate brokerage. Thiel, with more than 30 years of experience in real estate leadership, most recently served as president of Long & Foster Real Estate,… […]
Pushing to the Finish Line: Strategies for a Productive Fourth Quarter
As we kick off the fourth quarter of 2024, it’s more critical than ever for real estate professionals not to take their foot off the gas and coast through the remaining weeks of the year. With so much noise in today’s post-settlement world, those prepared and running alongside the change will be the ones ahead… […]
Acknowledging the Past
A four-part series documenting the role of local real estate associations in keeping Black buyers out of white neighborhoods sparks hope and positivity. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing