Consumer confidence saw little movement in March, falling slightly from 104.8 in February to 104.7, according to the latest data from The Conference Board. This follows a large drop in February, which was a shock after January's two-year high. “Confidence rose among consumers aged 55 and over but deteriorated...
For those looking to sell their homes and maximize on profit, the time to do so is just around the corner. In fact, according to a new realtor.com® report, the week of April 14 – 20 is shaping up to be the best time to sell and maximize ROI...
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 6% annual gain in January, up from a 5.6% rise in the previous month. The data released March 26 shows that three out of the 20 major metro markets reported month-over-month...
Three former Keller Williams agents are suing the company over a recent change to its profit-sharing program, claiming that recent changes to profit-sharing programs that reduce payments to certain agents violate contracts—and the law. Robert E. Hill, David L. Bueker and Jerri L. Moulder filed seemingly separate, class-action lawsuits...
Built in sections at a factory and assembled on-site, modular homes offer a unique blend of efficiency and customization. Their popularity stems from their ability to provide affordable, durable and sustainable housing options. We will examine the various benefits of modular homes and highlight why they are becoming a...
Above, Peggy Pratt Born and raised in Boston, the bilingual daughter of Colombian immigrants, Peggy Pratt was managing a bar by the time she was 18, adding food service to bolster profits and giving customers what they wanted. Unbeatable service is still the life-long goal for Pratt, who leads...
Ask anyone in the housing industry and they'll agree that 2023 was one of the most brutal years in the industry since the Great Recession. While some of the same headwinds—high mortgage rates, low housing inventory and lower mortgage demand—that stifled business growth last year have carried into this...
After revised data on new home sales in January reflected continued strength in the sector, new home sales eased in February, but remained up over this time last year, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The...
On a mission to move the MLS industry forward and put the power back in the hands of brokers, REsides is riding the wave of momentum that was set in motion with the launch of its revolutionary equity-ownership model for members. Introduced in 2021, the MLS model is pioneering ...read more
Editor's note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia's weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. It has been just over one week since the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced that it was settling seller lawsuits and agreeing to make major changes...