Rocket Companies Announces New Chief Marketing Officer

Rocket Companies, the parent company of Rocket Mortgage, recently announced that Jonathan Mildenhall has been appointed the company’s first-ever chief marketing expert.  Mildenhall—an internationally recognized marketing leader with decades of experience—boasts a prolific resume in the world of corporate marketing. After working at several firms in his native England from 1993 to 2007, he joined… […]

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Colorado Ranch Promotes Peace and Tranquility

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:  Location: Woody Creek, Colorado  Listing Price: $ 68 million  Features: 245-acre ranch with 22 bedrooms and 18 bathrooms Added Appeal: Deeded entitlements for constructing stables and barns for equestrian enthusiasts as well as endless opportunities for recreation, including snowmobile adventures, horseback riding escapades, exhilarating cycling trails and thrilling ATV excursions. With popular shows […]

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An Open Letter to Judge Stephen Bough and the U.S. Judicial System

Editor’s Note: The following open letter was written by Jamie Tian, President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) to Judge Stephen R. Bough, who presided over the landmark Burnett class-action lawsuit, and to the U.S. Judicial System.  To Judge Stephen R. Bough and the U.S. Judicial System: I am a real estate… […]

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What to Do With Your Home If You Buy a Second Property

The decision to buy a second property brings a host of considerations, and one of the most crucial among them is whether to sell or rent your existing home. This dilemma requires careful evaluation of financial, emotional and strategic factors to ensure that the choice aligns with your goals and circumstances. We will explore renting… […]

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Streamlining the Homeownership Experience

For Larry Flick V, CEO of Devon, Pennsylvania-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, a pairing nearly two decades ago between his company and HSA Home Warranty can best be described as something akin to love at first sight. “We recognized the importance of home warranties to our clients, so we incorporated warranty products… […]

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Connecticut Team Built on Knowledge and Service

Above, seated from left, Kendall Sneddon, Jaime Sneddon and Ashley Howell Petraska; standing, from left, Aileen Mastey and George Bakes From the day Jaime and Kendall Sneddon met at a Super Bowl party in 1991, they knew they were on the same wavelength. They are energetic go-getters with corporate backgrounds and an equally passionate work… […]

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Building a Strong Identity for Success

Lisa Halter Founder, Owner and Principal Broker Halter Associates Realty, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Bearsville, New York https://www.halterassociatesrealty.com  Region served: Hudson Valley and Catskill Region Years in real estate: 22 Number of offices: 2   Number of agents: 55 How has your experience running a successful marketing company proven advantageous… […]

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November 2023 Existing-Home Sales Rise After Five Months of Declines

NAR released a summary of existing-home sales data showing that housing market activity increased by 0.8% from October 2023. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Podcast Digs Into CoStar CEO’s Response to realtor.com

In a recent episode of BAM’s Real Word podcast, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed an email sent by CoStar Founder and CEO Andy Florance to real estate agents. In the email, Florance addressed rumors and false statements he says were made about Homes.com, a subsidiary of CoStar, by realtor.com Senior Vice President Bob… […]

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Why 2024 Will Be Challenging for Multifamily Market

As we prepare to reset ahead of the new year, there are indicators that 2024 may not be the clean break from 2023 many are hoping for. The latest Multifamily Rent Report from Yardi® Matrix found that (as of November 2023), rent growth declined 0.4% year-over-year, after a period of tremendous growth in 2021-2022 (a… […]

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