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Fed Chair Powell Affirms Rate Cuts Are Coming This Year as U.S. Moves Closer to 2% Inflation Goal

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday signaled that rate cuts are coming this year, sticking to the Fed’s cautious script about slashing rates too quickly before it has a sustained handle on inflation. “In our pursuit of our dual mandate, the Federal Reserve remains steadfast in promoting maximum employment and stable prices for the… […]

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Mike Pappas to Lead Panel on How to Generate Inventory at RISMedia’s 2024 Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year

RISMedia is excited to announce that Mike Pappas, CEO of the Keyes Company, will be heading up an industry-leading panel of real estate experts at the 2024 Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year, the company’s fourth-annual all-virtual conference to be broadcast live on Jan. 11, 2024.  Click here to register!  Pappas’s panel, “How to… […]

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VIDEO: Midwest Regional Rookie of the Year on First-Year Success in a Challenging Market

Since jumping into real estate, Heather McColaugh has taken the industry by storm. After years of managing her career in pharmaceutical sales and caring for her three adopted children, McColaugh realized that something needed to change. “I had absolutely no control over my day, and no bandwidth,” says McColaugh, the 2023 Midwest Regional Rookie of… […]

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Candace Adams to Lead Panel on Luxury and Upscale Marketing in 2024 at RISMedia’s Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year

RISMedia is excited to announce that Candace Adams—president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England, New York and Hudson Valley Properties—will be heading up an industry-leading panel of real estate experts at the company’s 2024 Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year virtual event on Thurs., Jan. 11, 2024.  Click here to register!  Adams’… […]

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Millions Priced Out of Homeownership This Year, Researchers Find

Cost burdens and affordability have become two of the most acute, most urgent issues to emerge from the last three turbulent years in the housing sector, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), which released its “State of the Nation’s Housing” annual report this week, estimating that over 2 million renter households have… […]

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Deadline Extended to Nominate a 2023 Rookie of the Year

If you missed the Monday deadline to submit a candidate for RISMedia’s second-annual 2023 Rookie of the Year, you have a little more time to get those nominations in. Nominations may be submitted here through midnight on Monday, June 12.  This year’s Rookie of the Year contest will include honors for five regional winners, which… […]

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RISMedia Now Accepting Nominations for 2023 Real Estate Rookie of the Year Award

In an effort to honor real estate agents who are new to the business yet achieving extraordinary results, RISMedia has opened nominations for its second annual Real Estate Rookie of the Year award, sponsored by industry education leader, Colibri Real Estate. The deadline to nominate an agent to become the 2023 Real Estate Rookie of… […]

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New Year, New Strategy: An Agent’s Guide to Social Media in 2023

In today’s digital-focused world, social media is a critical tool for real estate agents to have in their arsenal. From networking with industry experts and connecting with your sphere of influence, to showcasing your listings and highlighting your expertise, having a strong social media strategy is key to finding success in your business.  In RISMedia’s… […]

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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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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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