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Could Bank Busts Be a Boon for Real Estate Agents?

Headlines about crumbling banks and financial institutions are stirring up concerns again.  Many are still reeling from the news that California regulators shuttered startup-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Amid the calamity that manifested days ago, several onlookers and pundits within the real estate industry are contemplating how recent events surrounding the declining fortunes of… […]

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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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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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The January Issue of Real Estate Magazine Is Now Live

The January 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 how Fathom Realty answers the question about commissions, an interview with the recipient of the first annual Real Estate Rookie of the Year, a photo-recap of the 26th Annual Power… […]

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From Paralegal to Real Estate Professional: Finding Success Every Step of the Way

This past November, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rookie of the Year finalist Nicole Dudley during the NAR NXT, the REALTOR® Experience conference in Orlando, Florida, to discuss all things real estate—from how she transitioned into the role by way of her paralegal career to the way in which Schuler Bauer Real… […]

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The Number One Misconception About Working in Luxury Real Estate

Even though it may be natural to assume that luxury real estate professionals only deal with multi-million dollar properties or with high-end clients and estates that are out of reach of “normal” clients, nothing could be farther from the truth. Today, the designation of luxury pertains as much to experience and service as to the… […]

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2022 Real Estate Forecast Summit: The Year Ahead

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun gives an outlook for the year ahead. Multiple panelists speak about residential, commercial, and demographic trends to watch for in 2023. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Anywhere Real Estate Reports ‘Meaningful Profitability’ Amid Housing Market Crisis

The housing market as of late has become a tumultuous landscape to navigate, with mortgage rates above 7%, home prices having grown 357% in the last decade and homebuying sentiment recently at an 11-year low. Homebuying has become an unreachable dream for many, putting a lot of pressure on companies across the industry to find… […]

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Here’s Why Teams ARE the Future of Real Estate

Trying to predict the future is always a risky business—especially in our industry, where market indicators can turn on a dime and every day brings a new overnight expert. Over the last few years, there has been a lively discussion in the industry about the rise of teams. Is it just a passing fad, or… […]

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