Instant Reaction: Jobs, July 7, 2023

Jobs have been added continuously since the lifting of the lockdown, but the latest monthly net gain of 209,000 is the smallest in 2.5 years. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Thoughts on Leadership: Hamilton, July 4th and a $4 Frame

Did you know Alexander Hamilton was born in Nevis? Hamilton grew up in poverty, was abandoned by his father and around the age of 13, his mother died, leaving him to fend for himself as an orphan. Despite these hardships, he persevered, and through a penchant for learning and an ambitious spirit, eventually moved to… […]

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Millions Priced Out of Homeownership This Year, Researchers Find

Cost burdens and affordability have become two of the most acute, most urgent issues to emerge from the last three turbulent years in the housing sector, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), which released its “State of the Nation’s Housing” annual report this week, estimating that over 2 million renter households have… […]

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4 Ways to Remind Team Members of Their Successes

As real estate professionals working with multiple clients at any given time, it can be hard to savor your achievements or victories, especially when working on a team of high-achieving agents. In fact, more often than not, they can wind up blurring together.  However, it’s important to keep track of your successes—no matter the career… […]

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United Real Estate Announces Second Strategic North Alabama Expansion

United Real Estate has announced its second expansion in Huntsville, Alabama, solidifying its position in the top three residential brokerages in the local market. United’s Leading Edge Real Estate Group, which joined United’s national network in 2022, and Huntsville-based Revolved Realty have merged operations. The combined companies and their 300 agents will operate as Leading… […]

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The Power Broker Interview: Tim Milam

Editor’s Note: RISMedia recently released its 2023 Top 1,000 Power Brokers, exclusively for RISMedia Premier Members. In this special interview series, we talk to some of our top-ranking brokers to garner their insights and strategies for sustaining their firms’ success. For more information, click here.  Tim Milam CEO Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage No. 29… […]

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Broker Power Hour Webinar, June 2023

Recording of the June 2023 Broker Power webinar which includes Fair Housing and C2EX topics. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Pending Home Sales Shrunk 2.7% in May

Pending Home Sales Shrunk 2.7% in May May 2023 pending sales surged in the Northeast; the other three U.S. regions posted month-over-month losses. All regions saw year-over-year declines. Media Contact:  Lauren Cozzi 202-383-1178

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Chicago Crib Team Founder Amplifies the Value of Authenticity, Collaboration and Relationships

With nearly a decade under his belt in the real estate industry, Tony Mattar has learned from some of the best agents in Chicago. Their mentorship and guidance led him to not only scale his business, but do so by building an authentic, collaborative and successful team.  “I started a real estate team wanting to… […]

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Passing the Leadership Baton: A Practical Guide to Succession Planning

Succession planning is a crucial aspect of any organization, and your brokerage is no exception. The first step in succession planning is defining the vision for success. The only thing more powerful than vision is shared vision. Once the shared vision is in place, the BATON framework can help real estate organizations ensure they have… […]

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