Ask the Newsmakers: Staying Optimistic in Trying Times

While 2022 is in the rearview mirror, challenges like inventory shortage and interest-rate increases haven’t gone away. In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked a few of our 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers this question:  “It’s a tough market out there. What are you doing to instill optimism among your teams?” Here’s what these distinguished… […]

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THE PLAYBOOK: How to Determine When the Listing Price Is Right

Editor’s Note: The Playbook is a new RISMedia weekly segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they not only survive but thrive in these challenging times. Industry professionals explain the strategies they’re employing and unique ideas they’ve formulated. Tune in every Thursday for another addition to the series.  Determining the correct… […]

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The March Issue of Real Estate Magazine Is Now Live

The March issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at what makes RE/MAX the powerhouse it’s grown to be in the industry, along with thoughts and advice from women leaders in real estate, an interview with Pillar To Post Franchise… […]

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Keys to Keeping Your Real Estate Team Productive in Today’s Market

If you’re managing a team or office of real estate agents you’ll benefit from being a skilled problem-solver in all types of markets with a variety of personalities. Knowing how to weather a storm comes in handy. As interest rates rise and other financial and geopolitical factors create fear and uncertainty, keeping your people in… […]

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Richard Rothstein, Author of the Color of Law, Sits Down With Nar’s Bryan Greene To Discuss Equity in Housing

Richard Rothstein, best-selling author and Distinguished Fellow at the Economic Policy Institute, was joined by Bryan Greene, Vice President of Policy Advocacy for the National Association of Realtors®, to discuss the past, present and future of equity in housing. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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For Demonstration

Learn how the Miami REALTORS® converted two shipping containers into an affordable housing unit, identifying barriers to construction & affordability. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Office Vacancy Rates in 2022

For the past four years, we have seen a steady decline in the demand for office spaces, aggravated by Covid-19, and this trend is ongoing. Overall, the office vacancy rate has risen by 3% since 2019. www.nar.realtor – Research

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NAR Policy Forum: Financing the Future of Homeownership

The forum brought together hundreds of policy makers and industry professionals to examine ways in which housing finance reform can protect U.S. consumers and ensure broader access. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Consumers Can Now Accept Opendoor Cash Offers on Zillow in Select Markets

Consumers using Zillow in select markets can now add an Opendoor instant offer to their list of home-selling options while using the portal.   Both companies announced Wednesday that they launched their collaborative product allowing homeowners in Atlanta and Raleigh to request a cash offer from Opendoor and a market-price estimate to sell on the open… […]

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, February 16, 2023

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage ticked up to 6.32% from 6.12%. www.nar.realtor – Research

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