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Are AVMs (automated valuation models) replacing the CMA?
Source: South Florida Agent Magazine --- With the advancement of tech-based real estate services such as Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and others, customers can easily research and estimate the value of their homes without involving a Realtor. The big question is, how...
New Year, New Home? 9 Myths About Buying a New-Construction House That Actually Aren’t True
Source: Realtor.com --- Many first-time homebuyers might shy away from the prospect of buying a brand-new home, assuming: It will cost too much. It will take too long. While purchasing new construction is indeed different from purchasing previously owned property,...
La Rosa Holdings Begins Global Expansion with New Presence in Spain
Joaquín Nuevo Alarcón previously led a 500-agent team as a director at eXp Realty in Spain. Continue Reading La Rosa Holdings Begins Global Expansion with New Presence in Spain
Under Armour CEO Lists Maryland Equestrian Estate for $22 Million
The estate includes a 16,000-square-foot, six-bedroom main residence built in 1995. Continue Reading Under Armour CEO Lists Maryland Equestrian Estate for $22 Million
LeFrak Names First Non-Family Executive in 120 Years
Silfen was previously a senior managing director in charge of acquisitions and capital markets. Continue Reading LeFrak Names First Non-Family Executive in 120 Years
Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.71 Trillion in January
Ginnie Mae issued $39.8 billion in total MBS last month, resulting in a net portfolio growth of $16.7 billion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.71 Trillion in January
NAHB Elects Buddy Hughes as 2025 Chairman
Hughes has been a member of the NAHB board of directors for more than 20 years. Continue Reading NAHB Elects Buddy Hughes as 2025 Chairman
Florida Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Five Years of Tax Evasion
Sedita Charles Cayson was found guilty last month by a federal judge of five counts of willfully failing to file his income tax returns. Continue Reading Florida Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Five Years of Tax Evasion
CFPB Drops Enforcement Action Against Four Companies
Last week, the agency dismissed an enforcement its case against the fintech lender SoLo Funds. Continue Reading CFPB Drops Enforcement Action Against Four Companies
Trump’s Picks to Run FHFA, CFPB Pledge Agency Reform
While noting the need for consumer protection, McKernan stressed the CFPB had issues that needed to be addressed. Continue Reading Trump’s Picks to Run FHFA, CFPB Pledge Agency Reform
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of Feb. 27. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index Sinks to All-Time Low
The Pending Home Sales Index tumbled by 4.6% to 70.6, an all-time low. Continue Reading NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index Sinks to All-Time Low
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