Monthly Archives: July 2024

Thumbtack, MyMove get closer in software integration

By Craig C. Rowe | July 11, 2024 - 9:04 pm |July 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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The partnership between Thumbtack and MyMove helps link relocating families directly to the types of services so often needed when moving in and out of a home. Continue reading →

MoxiWorks laying off employees 1 month after replacing CEO

By Matt Carter | July 11, 2024 - 7:33 pm |July 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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Real estate marketing and technology company used by more than 400,000 agents nationwide hired AI startup executive Eric Elfman in June to replace founder York Baur as CEO. Continue reading →

Luxury agents signal cautious optimism in second half of 2024

By Lillian Dickerson | July 11, 2024 - 5:52 pm |July 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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Elections, interest rates and tax policies all may impact the luxury market for the remainder of the year, according to midyear reports from Christie’s Real Estate and Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue reading →

Zillow, Redfin: Northeast and Midwest rental prices surging

By Richelle Hammiel | July 11, 2024 - 5:47 pm |July 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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Some Northeast and Midwestern markets saw double-digit increases in median asking rent, according to new data released Tuesday. Continue reading →

Star Florida Realtor, author Martha Melendez joins eXp Realty

By Marian McPherson | July 11, 2024 - 4:01 pm |July 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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Leaving Engel & Völkers, Melendez joins forces with Veronica Figueroa’s leading eXp expansion team, The Fig Team, where she’ll lead the team’s move into Florida’s Space and Treasure Coasts. Continue reading →

‘It’s finally happening.’ Cooler inflation opens the door to rate cut

By Taylor Anderson | July 11, 2024 - 2:56 pm |July 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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Overall inflation rose just 3 percent on an annual basis in June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year Treasury yield, an indicator of mortgage rates, plummeted on the news Thursday. Continue reading →

5 ‘Owning Manhattan’ moments we can’t stop thinking about

By Dani Vanderboegh | July 11, 2024 - 9:00 am |July 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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The new Netflix show, centering on SERHANT.’s NYC agents, has been out for more than a week. Here are the jaw-dropping moments we keep circling back to mentally. Continue reading →

Realtor.com CEO: CoStar made ‘deceptive and misleading’ claims

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 11, 2024 - 9:00 am |July 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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Damian Eales told Inman his company is focused on providing high-quality leads and has plans to further leverage the network of its parent company, News Corp. Continue reading →

NAR chief economist predicts 6% mortgage rates. Is this the time?

By Taylor Anderson | July 11, 2024 - 9:00 am |July 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told CNBC he expects mortgage rates to settle around 6 percent, a prediction he’s made before. A look back at two years of his forecasts amid a chaotic economy. Continue reading →

Broker Spotlight: David Marder, The Marder Group at Compass

By Christy Murdock | July 11, 2024 - 9:00 am |July 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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Find out how this Florida broker and his team blend SEO savvy and digital marketing with “old-fashioned hard work and sweat equity.” Continue reading →