A New Designation for the New Rules of Real Estate Engagement: Introducing the Certified Full-Service Professional
Above, Brian Buffini Forget everything you knew about how real estate worked in the past. That was then, and this is now. Gone are the days of real estate being an easy living to earn quick cash for minimal effort. Economic shudders compounded by recent court rulings and a landmark legal settlement on how real… […]
Mindset and Routine: The Key to Success in Business and Life
If you’ve ever seen one of HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari’s motivational sessions at a real estate industry event, you probably left feeling reinvigorated, reinvested and inspired to make positive changes not only in your business, but maybe in your personal life as well. This past year has been a newsworthy one for the… […]
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, July 25, 2024
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac was nearly unchanged at 6.78% this week vs 6.77% last week. www.nar.realtor – Research
Existing-Home Sales Slipped 5.4% in June; Median Sales Price Jumps to Record High of $426,900
Existing-Home Sales Slipped 5.4% in June Homes are sitting on the market longer, and sellers are receiving fewer offers as a slow shift occurs from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market. Media Contact: Troy Green 202-383-1042
Inspiring Future Generations
Above, Kimberly Harris Campbell and Kate Reisinger RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, set to unfold September 4 – 6 in Washington, D.C., promises to be an unrivaled convergence of industry luminaries and thought leaders—with a star-studded lineup of speakers who demonstrate the depth of expertise and insight crucial to addressing some of the… […]
Employee at Center of CoStar/Realtor.com Legal Conflict Put on Paid Leave
In a court filing July 23, CoStar Group has asked a judge for an order for expedited discovery in its legal conflict with realtor.com parent Move, Inc. Included in the filing is that James Kaminsky, the CoStar employee formerly employed by Move, who Move claims improperly accessed proprietary information to be used by CoStar, has… […]
How to Negotiate Offers on Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
Negotiating offers on your home can be challenging yet rewarding. My guide will help you navigate this crucial phase, ensuring you get the best deal possible. I have put significant effort into explaining the following points in detail: Step-by-step negotiation tactics for homeowners How market conditions impact your negotiation strategy Effective methods for handling multiple… […]
Report: Foreclosures Nearing Record Low Amidst Challenging Housing Market
While the rate at which home prices are continuing to grow is slowing down in markets across the country, they’re still registering at record-high levels in many areas throughout the U.S. The last time home prices faced such pressing affordability numbers was right before the Great Recession, from 2007 to 2009, which brought an extreme… […]
NAR Thanks Senator Tim Kaine for Reintroducing “The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2024″
The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2024 will provide clear and consistent non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people in housing by adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protected characteristics under the Fair Housing Act. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing