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News 1 - Elle Phillips
What to know as you start out as a real estate team admin
The best administrative assistants don’t just keep things running — they elevate the entire team’s performance, coach Verl Workman writes.[...]
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New-home sales beat expectations in March — by a long shot
The surge in sales was a welcome positive sign during a tenuous period for the U.S. economy. However, high prices and high mortgage rates continue to curb homebuyers, new HUD data shows.[...]
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News 1 - Elle Phillips
Homebuyer demand falls for 2nd consecutive week as rates climb
Economic uncertainty, rate volatility and mounting worries about the labor market are reducing the pool of potential buyers, putting a damper on the spring homebuying season.[...]
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Chris Kelly on taking the reins at HomeServices, Compass chatter
Kelly is diving into his role as HomeServices' CEO at a challenging time, but he told Inman he's ready to get to work. He dished on private listings, Zillow and those Compass acquisition rumors.[...]
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News 1 - Elle Phillips
In the face of bigotry and apathy, fair housing is even more essential
As civic rights deteriorate, it's essential for Realtors to hold the line and ensure equitable access to housing for all, Sean Frank writes.[...]
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6 concrete tips for crafting a cohesive content calendar for 2025
You don’t need to plan every post months in advance, but you do need a system that aligns with your goals, reflects your expertise and gives you space to show up with clarity, Alyssa Stalker writes.[...]
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Fair housing is not a checkbox. It’s the heart of our industry
Fair housing is not just about reacting to injustice anymore, LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo writes. It's about proactively building a better future.[...]
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News 1 - Elle Phillips
Existing-home sales fall to slowest pace since 2009 amid rising costs
Existing-home sales decreased by 5.9 percent from February and by 2.4 percent from March 2024 as homebuyers continued to deal with affordability challenges, said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.[...]
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News 1 - Elle Phillips
Infinityy and beyond: Miami Realtors inks AI marketing deal
Miami Association of Realtors has hired Infinityy, a software company that builds out graphically enriched and interactive browser-based AI "Rooms” for presenting properties in either the residential, multifamily or commercial real estate environments.[...]
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News 1 - Elle Phillips
Tap into the growing numbers of buyers insisting on upgrades
Smart home improvements make all the difference between a listing that slowly sells and one that truly stands out in the market, team leader Carl Medford writes.[...]
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Court dismisses NAR accuser’s retaliation claims — except one
Former NAR project manager Roshani Sheth can amend claims that NAR retaliated against her for reporting sexual harassment, a judge ruled Tuesday, while a breach of contract claim can advance.[...]
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Zillow’s ‘new standards’ reveal a big problem. Take back our industry
The longer real estate professionals let Zillow define the rules, the harder it becomes to take our industry back, coach Darryl Davis writes.[...]
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Mr. Cooper’s servicing portfolio shrinks for the first time in 2 years
Nation's largest loan servicer turned an $88 million Q1 profit and remains on track to be acquired by Rocket in Q4, a deal that's prompted UWM to cut ties to Mr. Cooper.[...]
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News 1 - Elle Phillips
Give us your 1 big idea on how to improve fair housing: Pulse
As a Realtor, you've seen it all, so tell us what one thing, from your perspective, would go the furthest in improving fair housing compliance?[...]
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How to leverage YouTube to go from contact to contract in 17 days
Jimmy Burgess outlines a content marketing plan that has helped agent Noah Escobar go from new lead to under contract in an average of 17 days.[...]
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RealPage targeted in new lawsuit over rent-setting by New Jersey AG
Attorney General Matthew Platkin is the latest to narrow in on the apartment data giant, alleging it operated as a ‘cartel’ along with some of the nation’s largest property management firms.[...]
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Rechat bolsters digital media mix with ad builder
Marketing software company Rechat has rolled out a significant update to its list of product features, a solution to the complicated process of running online display ads.[...]
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