Still standing: Realtor resilience for challenging times

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Need a pep talk? Coach Darryl Davis offers a little wisdom to help you remember your value and navigate the difficult waters of client service. Continue reading →

Industry gets some clarity on mortgage commission rules

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Fannie, Freddie and FHA say sellers can continue to pay the buyer’s agent’s commission. But it remains to be seen if buyers will be allowed to finance their agent’s commission into their mortgage. Continue reading →

Ex-HGTV star convicted of fraud sentenced to 4 years in prison

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Charles “Todd” Hill, 58, starred on “Flip It to Win It” in 2013. He has been ordered to pay $9.4 million in restitution for committing real estate fraud. Continue reading →

Homebuyers rush to lock as mortgage rates hit new 2024 highs

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Rates for conforming loans pushed through 7 percent last week and continue to rise, as latest inflation data dims prospects that Fed will ease in June. Continue reading →

Bye bye bye: Leave your team — without losing your connections

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Co-founder of The Agency’s BZP Group and regular cast member on “Buying Beverly Hills” Joey Ben-Zvi writes that professionalism and respect are essential to leaving the right way. Continue reading →

Floridians grapple with insurance changes as hurricane season nears

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Seventy percent of Florida homeowners — or the area in which they live — have been impacted by changes to cost or coverage of home insurance in the last year, according to a report issued Wednesday by Redfin. Continue reading →

Reliance helps South Dakota’s oldest brokerage embrace the new

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Real estate software and marketing services firm Reliance built a new website for Hegg Realtors, South Dakota’s most tenured brokerage. Continue reading →

Coastal cities lead as single-family rent growth soars to 10-month high

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Rental price growth for single-family apartments surged 3.4 percent in February, with Boston, Seattle and New York City rising fastest among U.S. cities, according to CoreLogic data released Tuesday. Continue reading →

Homebuyers emboldened in wake of $418M NAR settlement: Intel poll

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Clients think their agents bring a ton of value, and they’re willing to pay for it, according to a survey of 3,000 employed U.S. residents conducted by Intel and Dig Insights. But many consumers embrace the idea of negotiating a lower commission — and … Continue reading →