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Agents with a rich understanding of mortgage finance have countless opportunities to deliver more value to their buyer-clients and gain a competitive edge. After all, a mortgage is the most complicated but essential aspect of most buyers’ transactions. Additionally, surveys from the National Association of REALTORS® have repeatedly found that over 90% of buyers count…

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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) jumped from last week’s average of 7.09% to an average of 7.23% 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 7.23%, up from last week when it averaged 7.09%. A year ago at this time,…

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Editor’s Note: The Playbook is an RISMedia biweekly segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they not only survive but thrive in these challenging times. Industry professionals explain the strategies they’re employing and unique ideas they’ve formulated. Tune in every other Thursday for another addition to the series. As so-called “discretionary”…

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Huntington & Ellis, A Real Estate Agency, an affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, has announced it has ranked No. 2,781 on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Achieving a 192% three-year growth rate, this marks the brokerage’s fourth-consecutive year being recognized and…

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Median single-family home and condo prices increased in 61% of Opportunity Zones around the country, and rose at least 5% in about half, according to a new report from ATTOM. ATTOM’s Opportunity Zones report looked at 3,909 zones around the United States with sufficient data to analyze, meaning they had at least five home sales…

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In a market full of challenges, it’s hard to pinpoint where exactly buyers can look for solid housing options. With that in mind, what are the hottest zip codes for homeowners in 2023? Realtor.com®’s hottest zip code rankings take a look at zip codes in large metros across the U.S. to find those that are…

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RISMedia is still accepting nominations for its next class of Real Estate Newsmakers—those individuals from across the U.S. who are making headlines for their commitment and contributions to the real estate industry in 2023, as well as going the extra mile to positively impact their peers, colleagues, clients and the communities they serve. The 2024…

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Market cycles come and go, and for many, a sign of success can be how well you lead your brand and company through uncertain times. The past three years certainly provided its share of uncertainty, but several brokerages managed to thrive despite the rollercoaster ride.  That was evident in this year’s Inc. 5000 list, which…

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Luxury real estate, while a piece of the housing market, is a world all its own. The ebb and flow of the housing market overall affects the luxury market, however the luxury market experiences its own ups and downs independently as well. As the residential real estate market continues to shift, and as luxury continues…

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The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) understands that to succeed in today’s hyper-fast, highly competitive real estate market, brokerages and agents need access to cutting-edge technologies. NAR is committed to partnering with innovators to provide smart, vetted solutions for our members that help advance efficiency, automation, transparency and profit for their businesses—and the real estate…

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Following RISMedia’s recent unveiling of the Top 25 regional Rookie of the Year finalists for 2023, this series will spotlight the five finalists from each region, beginning this week with the Midwest finalists. The Rookie of the Year program, sponsored by Colibri Real Estate and now in its second year, is designed to honor real…

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As real estate professionals, we help people “make a move” from one home to another. But we also use the expression to refer to strategic shifts that move our business from one place to another. I’m a few months into my new role as president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, and I have…

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In the world of real estate, the seller’s disclosure is a linchpin of transparency intended to guide informed decision-making for potential buyers. This pivotal document is also referred to as the “sellers disclosure,” “sellers disclosures,” or “sellers disclosure form.” It is a written account of a property’s condition, historical aspects, and known defects or problems.…

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Huntington & Ellis, A Real Estate Agency, a LeadingRE member, announces the continuation of its annual community service initiative through a month of charitable events. The brokerage is partnering with Kindness Conquers and answer4cancer, two Southern Nevada 501(c)3 charitable organizations, to raise money for those battling cancer. The events included a Happy Hour at Frankie’s…

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Shirley Gary, one of the top-selling real estate agents in metro Atlanta, and the No. 1 Engel & Völkers agent in the country by unit sales, has joined Ansley Christie’s International Real Estate, the exclusive Atlanta-area affiliate of the Christie’s International Real Estate global luxury network, the company has announced. Gary, who previously owned an…

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A few weeks ago, I wrote about leadership lessons from Steph Curry, including his passion for golf, and in response, received an email from Sue Behl with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group whose husband was a caddie for PGA professional golfer and longtime commentator Gary Koch. Koch also happens to be the 2023 recipient…

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The Constellation Real Estate Group has announced that it has acquired the Showcase IDX business. Showcase IDX offers a full suite of essential tools for real estate professionals, including state-of-the-art mapping IDX and property search tools, lead capture, a CRM, and listing marketing functionality. “We are so pleased to welcome Showcase IDX, its customers and…

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Inside Real Estate has announced its new solution boomtownPRO, created with the combined efforts of Inside Real Estate and recently acquired BoomTown.  “We are thrilled to share the first of many exciting wins the combination of Inside Real Estate and Boomtown brings to the industry,” said Joe Skousen, CEO of Inside Real Estate. “The first…

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New home sales grew 4.4% in July to a rate of 714,000, reversing course from June’s 2.5% drop, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The pace of new home sales also went up, coming in 31.5% higher from a year ago. “New home…

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In the words of iconic New York actor and artist Clifford Smith Jr., “Cash rules everything around me.” While you might have an amazing vision and lots of great business strategies, all of your long-term plans won’t matter much if you don’t have the money to sustain them. In real estate, you are making independent…

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