This Friday—September 1, 2023—is the final day to nominate a 2024 Real Estate Newsmaker! Don't miss your chance to acknowledge and applaud your colleagues and peers for their achievements and contributions this year. RISMedia's 2024 Newsmakers will be spotlighted in Real Estate magazine early next year, and featured in...
Against the backdrop of rising controversy surrounding alleged sexual harassment, Kenny Parcell is stepping down as the president of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Mere days after the New York Times released an exposé unveiling the results of its investigation of NAR and its leadership, Parcell alerted NAR...
For every agent, there is usually someone pining to buy residential real estate who will follow their guidance precisely and unconditionally, knowing they are the industry expert, thus making a purchase with complete and utter confidence. That someone is themself. Investments lead to profit or loss, but it's why...
In a consumer-facing industry like real estate, brand recognition can go a long way toward elevating a team to success, but in order to consistently show up for a robust list of clientele, you need to have an advanced digital portfolio. Specializing in luxury markets coupled with the newest...
When building a new home, the cost is often a significant consideration. Many prospective homeowners seek the most affordable options while maintaining quality and comfort. But how much does it cost to build a house? The answer is it can vary tremendously based on the type of home. We...
The National Association of REALTORS® recently released the latest edition of its Community & Transportation Preferences Survey, a poll taken every two to three years of residents in the 50-largest metropolitan areas to gauge partialities regarding their home's type and location, in addition to community attributes they find desirable....
While the adage “you win some, you lose some” may air on the side of cliche, it's rather appropriate when looking at the continued courtroom volley that has taken place in some of the real estate industry's most prominent lawsuits. Take the ongoing saga between Zillow and REX Real...
Consumer sentiment fell 2.9% in August, while still maintaining the second-highest reading in 21 months, according to data from the University of Michigan. “After rising sharply for the past several months, consumer sentiment moved sideways in August with a small decline that is not statistically different from July,” said...
Editor's Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia's weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. Mortgage rates rose again this week, reaching their highest level since 2001, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.23%, while the...
Agents with a rich understanding of mortgage finance have countless opportunities to deliver more value to their buyer-clients and gain a competitive edge. After all, a mortgage is the most complicated but essential aspect of most buyers' transactions. Additionally, surveys from the National Association of REALTORS® have repeatedly found...