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NAREB Seeks to Prepare Members for Changes to Real Estate Commissions
“NAREB recognizes that this settlement, if approved by the judge, will bring dramatic changes to our industry,” said Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, the organization’s president. Continue Reading NAREB Seeks to Prepare Members for Changes to Real Estate Commissions
Canadian Video Marketing Platform Roomvu Expands to US Market
Sam Mehrbod, CEO of Roomvu, called it “a significant opportunity for real estate professionals across the country.” Continue Reading Canadian Video Marketing Platform Roomvu Expands to US Market
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Zillow Acquires Real Estate Photography Software Platform Aryeo
Aryeo was founded in 2019 by three former real estate photographers. Continue Reading Zillow Acquires Real Estate Photography Software Platform Aryeo
Tech Trends: 5 Tips on How to Use Your Technology Strategically
You must use technology to make things easier for your clients. Don’t just think of technology to make your life easier. Continue Reading Tech Trends: 5 Tips on How to Use Your Technology Strategically
Black Knight Sells Optimal Blue for $700 Million
In May 2022, Black Knight announced it was being acquired by Intercontinental Exchange Inc. for $13.1 billion. Continue Reading Black Knight Sells Optimal Blue for $700 Million
What Is Wholesale Real Estate?
Source: Investopedia --- Investing in real estate is nothing like investing in stocks and bonds. With the latter two, depending on the type of investment, you may be able to dive right in with perhaps as little as $100. You can exit whenever you wish. It's not that...
How Not to Blow Up the Housing Market
Source: American Action Forum --- Despite welcome economic indicators that house prices and other key housing costs may be at least peaking, if not falling, the housing market remains a significant pain point for American consumers. Median house prices reached a new...
5 things to consider if you’re choosing between a 15-year and a 30-year mortgage
Source: CNBC --- One of the most important parts of taking on a mortgage to buy a house is making sure the terms of the loan best suit your financial needs. Not only does this involve securing the lowest interest rate possible, it also means choosing the right...
What Is Dual Agency In Real Estate?
Source: Quicken Loans --- Whether you’re buying or selling a home, it’s a good idea to work with a real estate agent. These trained professionals have valuable experience they can leverage to help make your purchase or sale go as smoothly as possible. Usually, the...
Make an offer — something real estate agents haven’t said in a long time
Source: WTop News--- For the first time in nearly 18 months, the average home sold for less than list price in August, according to a market analysis by real estate company Redfin. Not a lot less, and not enough to raise a red flag for the “sell side” of the housing...
Liz Weston: Should you tap your home equity as real estate values rise?
Source: Oregon Live --- Soaring real estate values mean many homeowners are awash in equity — the difference between what they owe and what their homes are worth. The average-priced home is up 42% since the start of the pandemic, and the average homeowner with a...
Current Refinance Rates: September 6, 2022—Current Refinance Rates Inch Down
Source: Forbes --- The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance decreased today. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage refinance is 6.04%, according to Bankrate.com, while the average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.22%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, the...
Everything to know about reverse mortgages
Source: CBS News --- If you're struggling with the rising costs of inflation, tapping your home equity may provide some relief. With products like cash-out refinances, home equity loans or HELOCs, you can turn that equity into cash and use it for any purpose — whether...
We Need To Talk About Hedging
Source: Real Estate Capital Europe --- Calls from concerned real estate clients have been coming into the London office of risk management firm Chatham Financial with increasing regularity in recent weeks as borrowing rates in the industry have steadily increased. ...
Navigating new-home construction sales
Source: Chicago Agent Magazine --- The relationship between homebuilders and real estate brokers is constantly changing and getting cozier in today’s market. Brokers in the business of representing those buying and selling residential real estate will often tell you...
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