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News 1 - Elle Phillips
The best advice most real estate agents don’t want to hear
Knowing and acting on what you need to hear, Jimmy Burgess writes, instead of what you want to hear, is key to growing and optimizing your professional performance.[...]
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The pandemic broke open houses. Can a financial downturn fix them?
Open houses have been on the decline for decades, with the typical seller hosting only one open house event. However, data shows the current downturn could breathe new life into the practice.[...]
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Alex Vidal shares his journey from secretary to ERA brand president
Newly minted ERA Brand President Alex Vidal shares insight into his first 100 days at the helm, what ERA's "magic" is, and how his first job as a secretary prepared him to lead a brokerage.[...]
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FEMA flood insurance program faces dual existential threats
The National Flood Insurance Program is up against another deadline for renewal while a lawsuit from 10 states takes aim at its proposed pricing change.[...]
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Plunk to punch up marketing for Union Street Media, Realforce
Data from artificial intelligence-powered valuation company Plunk will be used to enrich the products of two real estate industry firms that specialize in marketing technology and services.[...]
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Broker Spotlight: Charlie Taylor and Jake Doilney, The Agency Park City
Learn how a former pro golfer and a lifelong real estate developer joined forces to share their love of Park City's lifestyle and culture with clients.[...]
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Top-producing LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance members earned $8.53B
The third annual Top Producers list honors 388 agents and team leaders who raked in $8.53 billion in 2023 alone, reflecting the growing influence of LGBTQ+ agents in the industry, the Alliance says.[...]
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8 client appreciation event expenses that are totally worth it
In today’s economy, every dime matters. Here are a few budget-friendly expenditures that author and coach Darryl Davis recommends for your next client appreciation event.[...]
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Does size really matter? How to choose the right team for you
Does size matter? It depends on your goals, says Livian's Erin McCormick Torres. Here are the pros and cons of small teams and mega teams, to help you wade through your options before making any big decisions.[...]
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Thad Wong: 2 is better than 1 when it comes to brokerage presidencies
Christie's International Real Estate co-CEO Thad Wong and newly appointed co-President Natalie Hamrick revealed to Intel the strategic thinking behind its executive shakeup earlier this week.[...]
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CRMLS partners with CubiCasa to proliferate industry with floor plans
Inman learned in a Sept. 19 press release that California Regional MLS will add the digital floor plan creation software to its list of preferred providers.[...]
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Demand for purchase loans picks up, but so do mortgage rates
Applications for FHA mortgages and conforming loans backed by Fannie and Freddie were up last week, even as rates crept back toward 2023 highs registered in August.[...]
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Existing-home sales fall off 0.7% led by Southern, Western markets
Sales of existing homes slid 0.7 percent between July and August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.04 million but held steady in the Northeast and rose in the Midwest.[...]
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Homebuilder confidence tanks as mortgage rates rise
Builder sentiment for newly built single-family homes slid five points to a score of 45, the second straight month of steep decreases.[...]
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A story from ‘The Brady Bunch’ house: None of the appliances work
The kitchen may look groovy, but none of the appliances in "The Brady Bunch" replica house are functional, new homeowner Tina Trahan learned shortly after acquiring the property. Fortunately, she couldn't care less.[...]
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Surprisingly strong jobs report sends interest rates soaring
Drop in unemployment claims on the heels of hawkish Fed warnings sends 10-year Treasury yields soaring to a 15-year high, with mortgage rates likely to follow.[...]
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Fed stays put but is prepared to hike rates one more time this year
Treasury yields, a barometer for mortgage rates, barely budged Wednesday as bond market investors look ahead to next year when the Fed is expected to start bringing short-term rates back down.[...]
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