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New Center for Leadership Aims to Educate Boston-Area Real Estate Professionals
Participation is open to both ULI members and non-members. Continue Reading New Center for Leadership Aims to Educate Boston-Area Real Estate Professionals
New GenAI App Enables Homeowners to ‘Talk’ to Their Homes
App users can ask questions about the specifics of the property and get immediate answers. Continue Reading New GenAI App Enables Homeowners to ‘Talk’ to Their Homes
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LandGate and CoreLogic in Data Partnership
LandGate’s data and Software-as-a-Service platform for asset analysis will now be paired with CoreLogic’s property data and insights. Continue Reading LandGate and CoreLogic in Data Partnership
Redfin Debuts AI-Powered Tool Offering Listing Information
Redfin plans to make Ask Redfin visible by default in more markets and available on additional platforms in the future. Continue Reading Redfin Debuts AI-Powered Tool Offering Listing Information
Person of the Week: Shaun Minnie, Co-Founder and CEO of Blok
“We’ve got a very aggressive three-year view,” said Minnie. Continue Reading Person of the Week: Shaun Minnie, Co-Founder and CEO of Blok
The 10 largest mortgage lenders in the U.S.
Source: Bankrate --- Mortgage rates have been volatile in recent months, but the roster of the biggest and most active mortgage lenders has stayed stable in the past year. Rocket Mortgage and United Shore Financial remained first and second by volume of loans...
Dry, Aromatic or Sparkling—Alsace, France, Has Something for Everyone
Source: Mansion Global --- Located in northeastern France, Alsace is a picturesque region on the Rhine River that’s synonymous with wine. Strasbourg, the main city and capital, is home to the European Parliament, and historic, fairytale-like villages are scattered...
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Point in 4 Months
Source: U.S. News --- The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.46% this week, the lowest it's been since September 2022. Mortgage rates declined across the board this week, with the average fixed rate on a 30-year mortgage falling to 6.46%. This is the lowest...
How to Price Your Home Correctly in Massachusetts
Source: MassRealty --- Proper Housing Pricing in Massachusetts is Essential It can be challenging to price your home correctly, but with some preparation and helpful tips, you can make the process as smooth as possible. When it comes to pricing a home in...
A Guide to Seller-Paid Mortgage-Rate Buydowns
Source: US News --- At a time when mortgage rates have increased sharply, home shoppers may be able to lock in better terms with a rewarding seller concession: interest-rate buydowns. A seller-paid rate buydown can typically help buyers save more money on monthly...
Letter to the editor: How do I tell the difference between a business and consumer mortgage?
Source: firsttuesday Journal --- Question: What is the difference between a business and consumer mortgage loan? Answer: A business mortgage — also known as a commercial loan — is a separate category of mortgage controlled by California rules and practices than a...
Correct House Pricing is Essential For Success
Source: Maximum Real Estate Exposure --- How to Price a House For Sale Pricing a house in a way that will encourage a timely sale is quite challenging for home sellers and often for Realtors. House pricing isn’t rocket science, yet so many get it wrong. Numerous...
Here’s What Proposed FTC Ban on Noncompete Clauses Could Mean for Real Estate Brokers
Source: CoStar --- For most U.S. real estate brokers, job hopping is part of a successful career where executives can negotiate bigger paychecks — and a more important-sounding title — at a new company once they have proven themselves to the industry. But sometimes...
White real estate agents earn 3 times more than Black real estate agents
Source: Yahoo! --- The National Association of Realtors stopped barring Black agents in 1961 but continued to oppose the 1968 Fair Housing Act, which outlawed housing discrimination. The National Association of Realtors reports that white real estate brokers make...
What You Need to Know About Foreclosure Rates
Source: US News --- As a homeowner, homebuyer or aspiring real estate investor, you want to understand the housing market more. Median home prices, mortgage interest rates and average days on market are all valuable metrics to grasping current activity on the market....
