The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced it reached a resolution with Phoenix REALTORS® that brings the local association back into compliance with NAR's Constitution and Bylaws, allowing the local association to retain its charter. The two groups had been embroiled in a nasty dispute starting late last...
This week, my travels find me at home, reflecting on an inspiring moment from Tuesday afternoon's HomeServices of America Leadership Meeting. Among the many topics we covered, one of the most impactful was our discussion of best practices—strategies and initiatives that moved the needle in 2024, driving results and...
ERA Real Estate has announced its latest affiliation with ERA Property Elite, a full-service brokerage based in Charleston that serves most of central and southern West Virginia. Now a part of the ERA ® network, established in 2013, the firm is led by broker/owner, Craig Allison, and co-owner Chris...
United® Real Estate has announced that its national conference, Elevate 2025, is set to take place in Arlington, Texas from March 19-22 at the Loews Hotel & Convention Center. The event gathers hundreds of real estate agents, industry experts and thought leaders to advance attendees to the forefront of...
Mortgage rates continued their downward trend, as the average 30-year mortgage rate decreased from 6.87% last week to 6.85% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac, released Thursday. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has stayed just under 7% for five consecutive weeks and ...read more
Above, Nicole Rideout Hartwick Nicole Rideout Hartwick, president of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, thrives on creating connections—between people, places and possibilities. Over the past five years, her guidance has steered the firm through remarkable growth across New England, fueled by a commitment to innovation and client-first strategies. Among the...
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S., which provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term, declined by 0.3% in January 2025 to 101.5, after a 0.1% increase in December 2024 (upwardly...
Above: Gary Keller (in black), Jay Papasan and Jason Abrams on stage for Keller Williams' Family Reunion event in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Feb. 18 (photo courtesy of Keller Williams) Housing industry leaders at Keller Williams project U.S. home sales will remain at historically low levels this year, though...
At a speech this week on the potential impacts of AI on the financial markets, Michael Barr—the Fed's current vice chair for supervision—spoke on the dangers of generative AI, but acknowledged both the opportunities and risks—and its potential to change productivity, labor markets and the economy. Barr, who announced ...read more
The real estate industry is built on the dedication and perseverance of countless brokers and REALTORS® who navigate a labyrinth of rules, fees and systems to serve their clients. Yet, behind the scenes, many of us feel trapped in a system that prioritizes institutional control over the needs of...