Now that the now-famous date of Aug. 17, when complying with the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement became mandatory, has come and gone, the newest question is what happens if and when real estate renegades operate outside the box? What penalties might there be for those who ignore, bend or outright flout the rules,…
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This day, which we celebrate on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, isn’t just a historical marker; it’s a heartfelt call to champion a world where the cherished women in my life, and women everywhere, can flourish unhindered. It’s a day to celebrate our strides forward and to rekindle our dedication to the journey ahead. On Aug.…
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Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series, Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Kamala Harris centers down payment assistance as headline housing policy The Democratic National Convention (DNC) wrapped up this past week, with Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee for the 2024 presidential election…
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California Regional MLS (CRMLS) is powering a new real estate industry summit to take place this Sept. 16-17 in Los Angeles: Thrive Broker Summit. This summit aims to gather California’s real estate luminaries to discuss how to adapt to a changing industry so every business and broker can thrive. The real estate industry is in…
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Lead generation is often hailed as the lifeblood of success in our ever-changing industry. Agents are bombarded with promises of quick and easy ways to generate leads through various platforms, tools and strategies. But here’s the harsh truth, most of these lead gen strategies are setting you up for failure. The numbers game: Quantity over…
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Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series, Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Kamala Harris centers down payment assistance as headline housing policy The Democratic National Convention (DNC) wrapped up this past week, with Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee for the 2024 presidential election…
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Home buyers today browse listings on Zillow, Google search neighborhoods, and scroll through photos of homes on TikTok and Instagram. The industry is changing rapidly, and marketing strategies need to evolve, too. Keeping up with the marketing demands of today means pushing out a consistent stream of engaging and personalized content. It can feel like…
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The recent legal settlements involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several major real estate brokerages have sent ripples through the industry, prompting many real estate professionals to reevaluate their practices. Central to these legal challenges is the issue of transparency, particularly in how commissions and other transaction details are disclosed to buyers and…
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HomeStack—a premier developer of white-labeled mobile apps for the real estate industry—is thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with API Nation—a leading provider of seamless cloud based integration solutions. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the way real estate professionals manage their business and engage with clients by leveraging the robust integration capabilities of API…
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Mortgage applications increased 0.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending August 16, 2024. This is a slight reverse from last week’s 10.1% drop, as experts feel homeowners remain on the fence waiting for more mortgage rate changes. This week’s data: The…
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The real estate industry’s litigation list is down by one as the courtroom squabbles between Keller Williams and former CEO John Davis are slated to reach an arguably anticlimactic resolution outside the courtroom. Given a choice between a pair of motions filed by Keller Williams that would decide the fate of the acrimonious legal saga,…
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It’s coming. The Fed has strongly intimated that an interest rate is coming, most likely at its next meeting Sept. 18, and most everyone connected to real estate sales awaits with great hope. But will it really make a difference? Will one single rate cut of perhaps as much as half a percentage point really…
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Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. The most effective way to implement social media to grow your business is to branch out into ads across your platforms. The perfect social media strategy not only…
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Century 21 Real Estate is expanding the brand’s presence in Southern Massachusetts with its latest affiliation: Custom Home Realty with offices in Mendon and Framingham. The dual office brokerage was originally founded in late 2017 by broker/owners Deborah Flanagan and Naomi Vogt. Together, the duo have guided their company to become one of the premier…
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From left, Jessica Bauer, Daniele Lundin, Micah Smith, Jorge Torres Romero and Sasha Valdes. RISMedia recently announced the Top 25 regional Rookie of the Year finalists for 2024. The third annual Rookie of the Year program, sponsored by Colibri Real Estate, is designed to honor real estate agents who are new to the business, yet…
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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months, rose in August to 103.3, from an upwardly revised 101.9 in July, while the Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—improved to 134.4 from 133.1. The Expectations…
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Home prices again appreciated year-over-year, although the rate continues to slow monthly, pointing again toward a normalization of the market through the coming months and in 2025. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index for June 2024 saw a 5.4% annual gain in home prices, down from the 5.9% annual gain last month. The 10-City…
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While the pace of home-price growth has slowed, homeowners with a mortgage saw their tappable equity soar to an all-new record high through the second quarter of 2024, according to the August 2024 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report. Tappable equity, the amount homeowners can access while keeping a 20% equity cushion, reached a new peak of…
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A group of eight REALTORS® from various states, all represented by the same California attorney, filed a lawsuit on Aug. 23 in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing Move, Inc., the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Move parent company News Corp subsidiaries such as real estate lead generation technology platform Opcity of seven charges, centering…
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Probate in real estate refers to the legal process of transferring property after a homeowner’s death. This process involves validating the deceased’s will, settling debts and distributing assets to heirs. Understanding probate is crucial for buyers, sellers and inheritors of real estate. Understanding estate planning for the family should never be overlooked. My guide will…
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