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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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eXp Realty Debuts Program to Encourage Independent Teams to Join Its Network
“We’re laser-focused on attracting and retaining the best agents in the business,” said Glenn Sanford, founder and CEO of eXp Realty. Continue Reading eXp Realty Debuts Program to Encourage Independent Teams to Join Its Network
CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
CCM Smart Start is available in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
ATTOM Unveils Neighborhood Navigator
The new offering provides community-level information including insight on school districts and grades. Continue Reading ATTOM Unveils Neighborhood Navigator
Evaluating Real Estate Investments – Equity Multiple vs. Internal Rate of Return
Source: JD Supra --- Each music note has two attributes – pitch and duration. Pitch and duration are independent of each other. Pitch is indicated by the vertical position of the note on the stave, the key signature, and “accidentals” placed next to the note. Duration...
Housing Market: Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper or a Turnkey Home?
Source: Yahoo Finance --- The current housing market means you’ll likely pay top dollar for a home that’s considered turnkey — immediately ready for you to move in. Plus, the competition is steep. Perhaps those two reasons are why 52% of American homebuyers are...
London’s luxury housing recovery set to stall for another year
Source: The Business Times --- LONDON’S long-promised luxury housing market rebound is stuck in wait-and-see mode. Real estate broker Savills slashed its 2022 forecast for price increases to 4 per cent from 8 per cent, revising a prediction it made as recently as...
Current Mortgage Interest Rates: August 4, 2022—Mortgage Rates Trend Higher
Source: Forbes --- Today, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.54%, according to Bankrate.com, while the average rate on a 15-year mortgage is 4.80%. On a 30-year jumbo mortgage, the average rate is 5.54%, and the average rate on a 5/1 ARM is 4.16%.
Omaha commercial real estate summit to address changing industry
Source: Omaha Daily Herald --- The commercial real estate world is changing by the day with rising interest rates, supply chain delays and re-envisioning the modern office space. Professionals in the industry will gather for the annual Commercial Real Estate Summit...
The rise of high-tech real estate investing platforms and their effect on housing affordability
Source: Geek Wire --- Real estate tech startups are making it easier for people to invest and manage property. But critics argue that these software companies and their business models are gobbling up the limited amount of available housing in the process, driving up...
Mapped: The Salary You Need to Buy a Home in 50 U.S. Cities
Source: Visual Capitalist --- This is the Salary You Need to Buy a Home in 50 U.S. Cities Depending on where you live, owning a home may seem like a far off dream or it could be fairly realistic. In New York City, for example, a person needs to be making at least six...
Retirement-Aged Homeowners Least Likely to Utilize Equity
Source: The M Report --- Hispanic homeownership in the U.S. climbed significantly in 2020 – there are now 8.8 million Hispanic homeowners in the country, according to a report released this week by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. That’s...
6-month period brings financial storm for many
Source: Pensions And Investments --- Defined contribution money managers, like their plan sponsor clients and the millions of U.S. workers who save for retirement with them, are navigating a much different world in mid-2022 than they did at the end of 2021....
5 keywords clients want to see in listing descriptions — and what to avoid
Source: Inman --- Making the perfect listing is no easy feat — especially when incorporating search engine optimization. Here’s how to maximize your next listing with the keywords your clients are looking for. In luxury real estate, prospective clients have always...
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