The December 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 the five Latina powerhouse agents with Century 21 who are leading the charge for change in the industry. In addition, we take a look back at the Burnett vs. NAR…
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A Glimpse Into Grandeur
Photo Credit: Daniel Milstein for Sotheby’s International Realty Property Highlights: Location: Greenwich, Connecticut Sold For: $138.83 million Features: 13,519-square-foot main house with eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Added Appeal: 75-foot heated pool and spa and pool house, grass tennis court, three-bedroom gatehouse, two-bedroom carriage house, two greenhouses, two private beaches and walled gardens with century-old…
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How a Highly Directive and Supportive Leadership Style Drives Agent Success
As a broker or sales manager, your entire future sales revenue depends upon creating valuable relationships with each of your sales associates. When your agents rely on you for more than making sure the lights work at the office or that admin tasks are getting done, they look to you as a business partner and…
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Should You Buy a Home When Getting Separated?
The process of going through a divorce is undeniably challenging, with numerous emotional, legal and financial considerations. Amidst the upheaval, whether to buy a home can add another layer of complexity to an already intricate situation. You will see the factors to consider when contemplating the purchase of a home during or after a divorce.…
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Falling Inflation Could Lead to Fed Cutting Rates
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, maintained by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), tracks prices, consumer spending and fluctuations in them month to month. It is also the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation. If you want a sense of what the Fed’s board might do before their last meeting of 2023 in December,…
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Real Estate Has a Perception Problem. Andy Florance Wants to Shine a New Light
Above: CoStar Founder and CEO Andy Florance. Photo by AJ Canaria. The glass booth, transparent except for looping letters spelling out “Homes.com,” sits at the back of what can best be described as a small settlement. Spread across several thousand square feet of the Anaheim Convention Center, the orange glow of the company’s branding shines…
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Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) decreased for the fifth straight week, from last week’s average of 7.29% to an average of 7.22% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.22%, down from last week when it averaged 7.29%. A…
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Pending Home Sales Decline in October
Pending home sales dropped 1.5% in October, according to a Nov. 30 report issued by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Northeast posted a monthly gain in transactions while the Midwest, South and West all recorded losses. All four U.S. regions noted year-over-year declines in transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)—a forward-looking indicator…
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Home Mortgage Lending Declines in Q3 2023
Across the U.S., 1.54 million mortgages secured by residential property (1 to 4 units) were issued in Q3 2023, representing a 3% decline from the prior three-month period, according to a new report from ATTOM. That drop-off marked the ninth decline in the last 10 quarters—a string broken only by a spike during Q2 2023.…
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Ken Baris to Head Lead-Gen Discussion During RISMedia’s 2024 Rocking in the New Year
RISMedia is excited to announce that Ken Baris, CEO of Jordan Baris Real Estate, will be heading up an industry-leading panel of real estate experts at its 2024 Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year event, the company’s fourth-annual all-virtual conference to be broadcast live on Jan. 11, 2024. Click here to register! From online…
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