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Why big luxury brands are expanding into real estate

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Luxury auction expert Chad Roffers shares why luxury branded residences are becoming the latest way for high-end brands to bring their touch to every aspect of the luxe life. Continue reading →

Be different. Be special. Be the expert your clients need now

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Mastering a niche makes you more valuable in the eyes of consumers, senior real estate expert Nikki Buckelew writes, and it will make selling real estate a far more interesting and enjoyable career. Continue reading →

BHGRE’s Ginger Wilcox on how to build resilience that hits home

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Renovations don’t just apply to your home, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate president writes. They can also apply to your professiona and personal endeavors. Continue reading →

Typical monthly mortgage plunges from all-time high recorded in April

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The latest adjustment marks the lowest a typical payment has been in six months — and, with a mere 1 percent month-over-month increase, the smallest uptick in five years, according to a Redfin analysis. Continue reading →

Homebuyers see NAR settlement as a big win — until they learn more

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Even if the settlement brings down commissions overall, buyers grow warier the more they learn about what the policy means for them, according to the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer poll. Continue reading →

Gains and losses amid market shifts: Q2 2024 earnings

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The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, Jessi Healey breaks down who’s up and who’s down. Continue reading →

Rescuing the American Dream through smart tax incentives

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Industry veteran Alex Perriello says that to fix the affordability problem in America, agents need to get involved, and smart tax incentives need to be offered. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates trending down as Fed rate cuts seen as certain

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Investors see a September rate cut as a certainty, but the latest inflation data suggests recession fears are overblown and the Fed will start out with a modest, 25-basis point reduction. Continue reading →

Teacher rental affordability remains below pre-pandemic levels

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Teachers can now afford 47.9 percent of rental apartments within commuting distance of their schools, an increase from 40.7 percent the previous year, Redfin reported on Wednesday. Continue reading →

KW’s Jason Abrams talks being ‘antifragile’ in the face of change

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On the first day of Keller Williams’ annual Mega Agent Camp in Austin, franchise Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks commissions and how leaders must help agents thrive — and not just survive — through upcoming changes. Continue reading →