Real Estate News

Power Broker Insights: Building Relationships and Fostering Connections

Above, Danielle Andrews VITALS: Realty ONE Group Next Generation Years in business: 2.5 Size: 1 office, 32 agents Regions Served: Northern Florida, Southwest Georgia, Southeast Alabama 2023 Sales Volume: $14,420,350 2023 Transactions: 68 https://nextgeneration.myrealtyonegroup.com Danielle Andrews' journey into real estate began as a way to earn extra income ...read more

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Fed Chair Powell Stresses Economic Stability, Lawmakers Press on Housing Crisis

Taking center stage, inflation, bank regulations, the housing crisis and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) were key topics as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. During Tuesday's Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress, Powell reemphasized the Fed's position ...read more

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REsides Partners with Rayse to Enhance Transparency in Real Estate Transactions

REsides has announced a new partnership with Rayse, the technology platform designed to strengthen agent-client relationships. REsides noted that Rayse enhances transparency, trust and communication throughout the real estate transaction process. All REsides brokers will have early access to the platform. “Transparency expectations, coupled with customer's desire to easily ...read more

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Buyer-Focused Startup Oyssey Capitalizes on Industry Disruption with Non-Exclusive Contracts, Political Data

Editor's Note: The Disruptor Roundup analyzes companies implementing unconventional models. Low crime rate, good schools, walkability score, political affiliation. The list goes on when it comes to what buyers consider before signing the deed on a house. A new real estate platform, Oyssey, is looking to give buyers all ...read more

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Existing-Home Sales Up 2.2%, Strongest Since February 2024

In December, total existing-home sales—completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops—rose 2.2%, up from November's rate of 4.15 million to 4.24 million. Year-over-year, December's sales increased 9.3%, the largest year-over-year gain since June 2021. National Association of REALTORS®' (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun commented that ...read more

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Great Spaces: The Crown of King Street Blends Timeless Craftsmanship With Contemporary Living

Property Highlights: Location: Charleston, South Carolina Listing Price: $3,850,000 Features: 1,939-square-foot luxury residence with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Added Appeal: Historically replicated Gothic-style details, exposed antique brick and salvaged heart pine timber and beams, exterior loggias, bespoke finishes by Cortney Bishop, access to...

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Getting Ahead of Industry Curves

Above, Tony Ketterling As we continue to adapt to today's post-settlement environment, real estate professionals across the board are rising to the challenge as they double down on their commitment to communication, negotiation, marketing and professionalism. To keep their businesses thriving, agents and brokers...

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Pending Home Sales Up 2.2% in November as Consumers Adjust Mortgage Rate Expectations

Pending home sales rose 2.2% in November, marking the fourth consecutive month of increases and the highest level since February 2023, according to a National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) report released Monday. The Midwest, South and West experienced month-over-month gains in transactions, while the Northeast decreased. Year-over-year, contract signings ...read more

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Leading Through Change

Strong leadership is critical where uncertainty and disruption have become the norm. The recent NAR lawsuit and broader industry challenges have placed new pressures on brokers and agents, making clear direction, transparency and trust the foundations of effective leadership. Leading through change requires a...

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