Monthly Archives: February 2024

Homebuyer purchase loan demand falls again as mortgage rates firm

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After picking up during the first three weeks of January, applications for purchase loans are contracting, with mortgage rates no longer in free fall from 2023 highs. Continue reading →

Ryan Serhant touts new book, Netflix series on Andy Cohen

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The broker and CEO said the forthcoming Netflix series that follows SERHANT. would “totally redefine the genre” but did not specify a release date. Continue reading →

Realty ONE Group, RE/MAX, Keller Williams rank on Franchise500 list

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Eight brokerages were honored on “Entrepreneur” magazine’s Franchise500 list. Continue reading →

Tampa Palms sees record $2.3M sale to end 2023

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The 5,300-square-foot home was represented by Mary Renfroe of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty and features a wine room, a sauna, a pool, a koi pond and an outdoor patio with fireplace. Continue reading →

Housing sentiment improves on hopes for lower mortgage rates

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Consumer sentiment toward housing increased to the highest level in nearly two years in January, with a record number of Americans expecting mortgage rates to come down in the year ahead. Continue reading →

Prank? Protest? Graffitied LA high-rise sparks housing crisis debate

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A group of graffiti artists tagged Oceanside Plaza, an unfinished downtown LA luxury high-rise located near the site of the 2024 Grammy Awards. The artists haven’t spoken about their motives, but the art has brought attention to the shortage of afforda… Continue reading →

Wendy Forsythe makes leap from brokerage world to coaching firm

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The experienced real estate executive has led initiatives at Compass and Fathom Holdings. Now she’ll be president of Chirag Shah Coaching. Continue reading →

NAR president: The DOJ is a ‘bigger problem’ than $1.8B Sitzer verdict

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In remarks made in Boston that were later posted online, new NAR President Kevin Sears declared business will change for Realtors — whether they embrace it or have it “forced down our throats.” Continue reading →