4 Ways To Shift Your Real Estate Marketing in Autumn

October has rolled in, but 2023 isn’t over yet. That said, if you’re looking for a business pivot, a new season is as good a time as any. Autumn is the season of change and renewal, after all. Here are some ways you can get your business into the Fall spirit, and even win you… […]

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How You Frame Challenges Defines Your Ability to Meet Them

I like art, but I’m the first one to tell you that I’m not very good at it. I don’t know all the famous painters, or the differences in brush-stroke styles, but I have learned recently that the frame they put the artwork into matters just as much as the artwork itself. Different frames will… […]

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Weichert Expands Presence in Illinois

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. continues to grow its presence in Illinois with the addition of Weichert, Realtors® – Homes by Presto in Naperville to its national franchise network. Weichert, Realtors® – Homes by Presto, formerly known as Presto Real Estate Services, becomes the 13th Weichert® franchised office in the state of Illinois. The company… […]

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Buckle Up: 2024 Is Going to Get Weird

Real estate is no stranger to the out-of-the-ordinary, and 2024 looks like it’s going to be a doozy. In some ways, we’ve found a new “normal”: shrinking broker margins, rising costs, inflationary pressure and scarce seller leads. In others, like interest rates, inventory and pricing, things feel more uncertain than ever. We’re heading for uncharted… […]

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Inside Real Estate Furthers Integration with BrokerMint

Inside Real Estate has announced the launch of new back office capabilities in kvCORE through an expanded integration with Brokermint, a cloud-based back office and transaction management software. The deep integration is powered by the unification of the data layer, allowing agents to seamlessly align the kvCORE and Brokermint platforms, and answering the need for… […]

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Embracing Sustainability: The Top Eco-Friendly Home Improvements

Green home improvements have taken center stage in an era marked by growing environmental concerns and a desire to reduce carbon footprints. Homeowners increasingly recognize the importance of adopting Eco-friendly home improvement practices for the planet’s well-being and the long-term benefits they bring to their lives. From solar panels to energy-efficient appliances, an array of… […]

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Existing-Home Sales Decreased 0.7% in August

Existing-Home Sales Decreased 0.7% in August In August 2023, existing-home sales improved in the Midwest, were unchanged in the Northeast, and slipped in the South and West. Media Contact:  Troy Green 202-383-1042

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Studies: More Buyers of Color Forced to Wait Out Market

Two new NAR reports reveal the difficulties home buyers are facing across racial and ethnic lines and what can help them on their real estate journey. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Midwest Team’s Collegial Atmosphere in College Town Propels Success

Above: Matt Winzenried, center, with his team Talk about taking real estate marketing to the next level… Matt Winzenried Real Estate Partners, a Madison, Wisconsin brokerage aligned with Realty Executives, showcases T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts featuring a stylized MW logo for sale on Amazon.com. While the agency leader’s plan wasn’t to have the clothing serve… […]

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Housing Affordability Challenges Persist in July 2023

At the national level, housing affordability was flat in July 2023 compared to the previous month. www.nar.realtor – Research

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