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The Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation, the charitable arm of HGAR, was honored by VISIONS/Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired at their Annual Awards event held at the Pelham Bay/Split Rock Golf Course in the Bronx. Gail Fattizzi, president of the HG REALTOR® Foundation, accepted the award on behalf of the Foundation. Several Foundation trustees,…

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Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), has opened applications for the fourth cohort of its Canadian technology growth program, REACH Canada. SCV operates the award-winning REACH program across North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia-Pacific. The mission of NAR’s global REACH program is to select and…

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When selling a home, you want everything to go smoothly. In many real estate transactions, that is exactly what happens. However, there are times when the whole process can become a royal disaster. The odds of having an unpleasant experience increase when homeowners don’t make sound decisions. One such scenario occurs when sellers accept a…

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As Bob Dylan so aptly put it, “the times, they are a-changin’,” and they’re more uncertain than ever. Industry projections remain volatile this year as we adjust to a higher interest rate environment. What’s more, the real estate and technology landscapes are also shifting, many would say for the better. As a result, transaction workflows…

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In keeping with high home prices, the U.S. median asking rent grew by $4 to $1,734 in April, down $43 from its peak, according to a new report from Realtor.com.  Realtor.com’s April Rental Report found that this is the ninth month of single-digit growth in a row following a 15 month slowdown from the peak…

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Richard Haggerty, CEO of OneKey® MLS, the largest multiple listing service in New York, has been inducted into the National Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame, the MLS has announced. The honor recognizes members’ financial support and commitment to electing pro-Realtor® candidates across the U.S. “I have been an enthusiastic RPAC…

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Rocket Mortgage recently introduced ONE+, a new 1% down home loan program that will dramatically increase access to homeownership for millions of low-to-moderate-income earning Americans, the company has announced. With ONE+, Rocket Mortgage stated that a homebuyer is only required to make a down payment of 1% of the purchase price and they will cover…

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According to Curbio’s 2022 ROI survey, 22% of recent home sellers said that the inspection process was their biggest pain point when selling their house. While critical in the buying and selling process, home inspections can feel like a heavy burden for your clients. Especially for new sellers, the process can be confusing and overwhelming.…

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Above, from center, counterclockwise: Gene Millman, President & CEO; Deborah Shipley, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Marketing; Brandon Brancato, Vice President and CFO; Leesa Baker, Vice President, Chief Care & Compliance Officer; Robert Wilkinson, Vice President and CTO; and Claudia Cooper, Executive Administrator Laser-focused on being the MLS of the future and the MLS…

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As a new real estate agent, getting out there and meeting with potential clients for new listings can be hectic and stressful. These meetings can make you feel a little anxious, especially if you know that you are not the only agent interviewing for the job. This article will go over some ideas and suggestions…

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Over the past few years, closing a real estate deal was easy for many real estate agents. Homes flew off the market almost as soon as they were listed. The actual closing seemed like just a formality.   Now that the market is fluctuating away from that hectic pace, agents will find that they need to…

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In response to the controversial new loan level pricing adjustments (LLPA) announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA), National Association of Realtors® President Kenny Parcell recently testified before the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance on the fees’ unnecessary and confusing nature. Parcell explained to the House that potential homebuyers…

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Coldwell Banker Realty has announced Greg Rand as the company’s new executive vice president (EVP) of revenue growth. In his new role, Rand will be responsible for driving high-margin real estate volume and leading the Coldwell Banker Leads division, including corporate relocation, referral programs and web leads. He will also be responsible for driving growth…

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Inside Real Estate has announced the rollout of the “new and enhanced” CORE Listing Machine & Design Center. Connecting directly to the MLS, CORE Listing Machine & Design Center pulls in property details and automatically creates a complete marketing campaign across all listing stages. “The excitement of our sales team over having a fully integrated…

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While there has been a tech revolution in real estate over the years, embracing new technology can still be daunting for those trying to figure out what works for their business.  Unless you’ve lived under a rock for the past year, you’ve probably heard that artificial intelligence (AI) is making a splash in real estate…

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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published May 11. Over the weekend I was entranced–as I am each year–by the Kentucky Derby. (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network members will remember 2022 when the network took over historic Churchill Downs for an incredible Sales Convention celebration.) I love the Kentucky Derby not only because it’s exciting, but…

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Though only 7% of this country’s general population are veterans, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans has found they comprise some 13% of America’s homeless population. The number has decreased significantly over the past decade, but much work remains in the ongoing effort to provide this most basic human need to the individuals who risked…

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Editor’s Note: In March, RISMedia released its 2023 Top 1,000 Power Brokers, exclusively for RISMedia Premier Members. In this special interview series, we talk to some of our top-ranking brokers to garner their insights and strategies for sustaining their firms’ success. For more information, click here.  While many markets navigated a downturn in 2022, William…

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Affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing consumers in the housing market—buyers and renters alike. Despite a slowing in the rate of rent increases, single-family rent prices remain 23%-plus higher than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports in 2022 showed that Americans spend as much as 30% of their income on rent, and…

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Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. Mortgage rates increased to 6.39%, the level at which they stood two weeks ago, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage remained unchanged, however, at 5.75%. Due…

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