Mountain-West Region Sees Increased Home Equity 

The region had been growing for decades but the pandemic appears to have accelerated that trend. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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Omnibus Passes With Real Estate Provisions

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2023 Omnibus spending package, narrowly avoiding a shutdown and funding the federal government through September 30, 2023. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Help Your Team Crush Their Goals This Year (and Beyond!)

Setting goals for your team is an important part of your business plan. It’s also an excellent way to get everyone fired up and on board to implement new strategies. Involving your team members in the planning also gives them a sense of ownership and pride.  Create a plan   Your team needs to have a… […]

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Existing-Home Sales Receded 1.5% in December

Existing-Home Sales Receded 1.5% in December Existing-home sales retreated for the eleventh consecutive much in December 2022, with three of the four U.S. regions recording month-over-month drops Media Contact:  Troy Green 202-383-1042

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4 Topics Agents Should Be Educating Consumers on Consistently

There is a lot to learn and understand about the housing market, especially amid shifting conditions and economic uncertainty in the U.S. As if navigating the market wasn’t complicated enough for consumers, the start of a new year filled with projections of supply shortages, higher mortgage rates and elevated inflation adds further complexity that agents… […]

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Existing Home Sales Dropped 1.5% in December

Existing-home sales retreated for the eleventh consecutive month in December, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) recent existing home sales report. NAR’s latest data on existing homes found that total existing-home sales decreased 1.5% to 4.02 million, and YoY sales were down 34% from the 6.09 million last year. Three of the four… […]

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RISMedia Announces New Partnership with BeachesMLS

RISMedia is excited to announce a new partnership with BeachesMLS, a multiple listing service serving over 42,000 Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie REALTORS® to bring its best-in-class articles and need-to-know information to its subscribers’ via RISMedia Premier News Service. BeachesMLS will deliver a selection of RISMedia content to its subscribers, including breaking news, industry… […]

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Choosing Growth Over Fear: 5 Ways to Thrive in a Recession

With 2022 behind us, real estate professionals are gearing up for a brand-new year. Here are five things you can do now to ensure that you’re positioned for success…no matter the market.  Create an Unwavering Mindset. Everything starts with our psychology. As we lead our teams and consumers through this market, it will be important… […]

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Global Spotlight: Exotic European Gems

Above: One-bedroom apartment in Porto Montenegro residential area This month, two Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) members discuss the trends shaping the market across the pond. Golden Group–Astra Real Estate Kotor, Montenegro Jelena Damjanovic Vidakovic, PR & Marketing Manager https://astrareaestate.me Tell us about your company. Our company represents a team with more… […]

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Meta (Facebook) Settles Fair Housing Violation Allegations

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) settles claims of algorithmic fair housing violations, requiring modifications to ad delivery services, civil penalty & more. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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