With home prices and mortgage rates posing a hurdle to many homebuyers, not to mention other economic headwinds like inflation, there are a lot of markets left in the dust lately with very little activity. So where can homebuyers look for booming markets that have affordable prices and a...
Gone are the days when a one-size-fits-all approach to real estate marketing was an effective strategy. Brokerage success in today's market means crafting specific messaging for important segments of the home-buying market. Taking a deep dive on today's best targeted messaging and education of homebuyers and sellers are five ...read more
EquitySafe Realty, LLC, based in Beaufort, South Carolina, has affiliated with the Century 21 brand. The firm is now doing business as CENTURY 21 Coastal Town Realty. The firm was founded in 2015 by US Marine veteran Will McCullough; his wife Deena is also his business partner, according to...
The National Association of REALTORS® has announced Productive.ai as the winner of the fifth annual “Pitch Battle” competition at the 2023 Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit. The competition, hosted in Miami this year by NAR's strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures, provides an opportunity for companies to showcase...
While still lingering around the 20-year-high level, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.18%, down just a bit from last week's 7.23%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday. This week's numbers: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.18% as of August 31, 2023, ...read more
Septic systems are essential for homes not connected to municipal sewage systems. Potential home buyers from properties with public sewers need to know there is a difference. Properly maintaining these systems is crucial to ensure their longevity and prevent costly repairs. Regular septic system maintenance, inspection, and tank pumping...
The latest report on Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) showed prices climbing by 0.3% from last month, an expected but still potentially concerning increase in inflation as the Federal Reserve mulls its next move on interest rates. The PCE index, which is the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, came in ...read more
Raised in a household with an eye on minimizing waste and maximizing sustainability, Nova Tower's upbringing and lifelong commitment to environmental responsibility is what ultimately set her on the path to help lead Portland, Maine-based Waypoint Brokers Collective—the first and only agency in Maine to earn the National Association...
The National Association of Realtors® today announced the 10 finalists for its 2023 Good Neighbor Awards, which for 24 years has honored NAR members who make a difference in their communities through volunteer work. “Each year, the Good Neighbor Awards serve as a poignant reminder of the heart and ...read more
When you're one of the chief executives of a real estate company that rockets in size from 139th to 6th in just a few years, you're clearly doing something right. Or, actually, doing a lot right. Rick Haase, president of United Real Estate, agrees, while also stressing that it...