Building a team is a delicate balancing act. Here’s where to start

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Thinking of starting a real estate team? Broker Zak Shellhammer helps you get ready for the time, energy and expertise it takes to build something worthwhile. Continue reading →

Consumer housing sentiment drops for first time since November

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Fading hopes that mortgage rates will come down in the next 12 months are primary drag on Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index, but job and income concerns were also up in March. Continue reading →

JPMorgan Chase CEO warns of higher rates, more inflation

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Jamie Dimon thinks interest rates could rise to 8 percent or more. He also said in a new letter that a recession and stagflation could be in the offing. Continue reading →

New release Harvist offers another option for lead farming

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The company specifically referenced a pending legal settlement that could lead to a number of changes in the way agents and brokerages make money, saying that the importance of communicating the profession’s value to consumers is paramount. Continue reading →

Real Brokerage agrees to pay $9.25M to settle commission suits

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The Real Brokerage agreed to change business operations as part of its proposed settlement agreement in Umpa v. NAR. Continue reading →

6 spring cleaning tips for refreshing your rental properties

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Routine cleaning and maintenance saves both time and money, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, can retain or increase property value and attracts qualified tenants. Continue reading →

Blackstone ramps up activity with $10B multifamily acquisition

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The acquisition of AIR Communities marks Blackstone’s largest in the multifamily sector and shows a bullishness in rental housing, as well as a mentality that the commercial market may be bottoming out. Continue reading →

Possibility, probability and paradox after NAR’s settlement: DelPrete

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Getting distracted by remote possibilities in the face of uncertainty keeps you from focusing on the facts, writes Mike DelPrete. Continue reading →

Recruiting War ’24: Agents field new offers constantly, Intel finds

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A slower market and a crowded brokerage landscape have shifted efforts from quantity to quality, new reporting and Intel survey results reveal. For agents, it’s now an unavoidable aspect of the job. Continue reading →