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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Homebuyers Today
Source: Realtor.com --- There was a point, not too long ago, when buying a house was fairly straightforward: You’d schedule some tours, make an offer, and boom, you’re in the house before you know it. Today, though, the housing market is a very different animal—fast,...
What renovations offer the best returns for home value? | Home Front by Duff Rubin
Source: Herald-Tribune --- Home renovations are in demand. Some homeowners are hesitant to put their homes on the market. They either don’t want to give up a lower mortgage interest rate, don’t want to leave their current neighborhood or have not been able to locate...
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 23% in March
The median sales price last month was $435,000, which was nearly $8,000 (1.8%) higher than in February. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 23% in March
Jim Dinegar Named CEO of Society of Industrial Office Realtors
He replaced Robert Thornburgh, who stepped down to become regional president of the Southwest Region at Cushman & Wakefield. Continue Reading Jim Dinegar Named CEO of Society of Industrial Office Realtors
Christie’s International Real Estate Expands into New Zealand
Award-winning agents Russell and Angela Thomas are co-leading the firm. Continue Reading Christie’s International Real Estate Expands into New Zealand
New Chief Operating Officer at Ginnie Mae
Joseph M. Gormley will lead Ginnie Mae’s strategic initiatives, operational functions, and risk management efforts. Continue Reading New Chief Operating Officer at Ginnie Mae
eXp Realty Releases Advisory Form for Sellers Planning a Private Listing
The form is open-sourced and available now for agents, brokers, and consumers. Continue Reading eXp Realty Releases Advisory Form for Sellers Planning a Private Listing
Inbound Migration to Sun Belt States Waned in 2024
Tampa recorded a net inflow of just over 10,000 residents last year, less than one-third the 35,000-person net inflow in 2023. Continue Reading Inbound Migration to Sun Belt States Waned in 2024
Builder Confidence Records a Scant Uptick Amid Tariff Jitters
“The recent dip in mortgage rates may have pushed some buyers off the fence in March, helping builders with sales activity,” said NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Records a Scant Uptick Amid Tariff Jitters
Canadian Housing Starts Down in March
Montreal posted a 138% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts in March. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Down in March
Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources
Robert Pieklo joined AFP as COO in February 2024 following its acquisition by Proprietary Capital. Continue Reading Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources
Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
The Refinance Index decreased 12% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%














