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Mortgage rates are tumbling again as job openings hit 18-month low

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-09-04 16:34
Bond market investors who fund most mortgages are already certain the Fed will slash rates this month. The question has become how much will policymakers cut on Sept. 18, Nov. 7 and Dec. 18?

Mauricio Umansky launches live coaching network for real estate

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-09-04 16:20
Weekly sessions that will take place on Fireside will provide established and aspiring real estate pros access to Umansky's mentorship and coaching with a focus on entrepreneurship and sales

Reffkin Calls on NAR for ‘Emergency’ Measures on Clear Cooperation as MLS Industry Absorbs Settlement Changes

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-09-04 15:25

Photo credit: AJ Canaria WASHINGTON D.C.—There were two stories being told on stage yesterday at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange, with half a dozen MLS and brokerage executives each sharing their own parts of both sides. On the one hand, the settlement agreement struck by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has not caused that…

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Data points to another mortgage boom if rates continue to tumble

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-09-04 15:16
If mortgage rates fall by another percentage point, ICE Mortgage sees homebuyers' monthly payment dropping by $236 and nearly 7.2 million homeowners "in the money" for a refinance.

Judge in Moehrl, Batton recused after revealing conflict of interest

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-09-04 14:53
Judge Andrea Wood, who oversaw the cases for years, said she discovered a relative's spouse was a partner at a law firm in a case known as Moehrl. She recused herself in a surprise filing on Wednesday.

CoStar Group dismisses year-old lawsuit against Homesnap founder

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-09-04 14:47
The residential and commercial real estate company sued over misuse of trade secrets in 2023, but revealed in a new court filing that a rival tech platform's "limited nature" is no longer a threat.

Reffkin Rebukes National Implementation of Clear Cooperation at RISMedia’s CEO Exchange

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-09-04 14:25

RISMedia Founder and CEO John Featherston addresses a “Power Hour” pre-event session Wednesday at the company’s 2024 CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C. Photo by AJ Canaria In a one-on-one session at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange Wednesday, Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin was sharply critical of a national implementation of the Clear…

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Staying Ahead of the Market: A United Approach

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-09-04 13:56

Hannah Matlock NeSmith Broker United | Leading Edge Real Estate Group Huntsville, Alabama www.LeadingEdgeUnited.com  Region served: Alabama Years in real estate: 11 Number of offices: 8 Number of agents: 325 Key to continued growth and success: I have always lived with the motto that we should surround ourselves with people who know more than we…

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Five Agents Named Regional Rookie of the Year Winners

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-09-04 13:28

Designed to honor real estate agents who are new to the business yet already achieving extraordinary levels of success, RISMedia’s third annual Real Estate Rookie of the Year award—sponsored by industry education leader, Colibri Real Estate—has announced five Regional Rookie of the Year winners for 2024.  The five winners, representing the Midwest, Northeast, South, Southeast…

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Dorm decor goes luxe as students opt for high-end designers

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-09-04 12:07
The trend of parents and college students shopping at budget-friendly stores like Target and IKEA for DIY dorm decor may be fading as more students are turning to professional interior designers for their dorm rooms, The New York Times reported on Friday.

Judge Recuses Herself in Moehrl, Batton Commissions Cases

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-09-04 12:04

In a stunning development concerning major commissions lawsuit cases, U.S. District Judge Andrea R. Wood today recused herself from Batton vs. NAR, Moehrl vs. NAR and Batton v. Compass, Inc., citing a potential conflict of interest. “It has come to my attention that the spouse of a person related to me within the third degree…

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I’m a real estate broker, but I’m no longer a Realtor. Here’s why I quit

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-09-04 11:38
Massachusetts broker Nadine Hiser outlines the differences between NAR-affiliated brokers and independents like her — and why her company, Key Realty Group, made the choice to leave NAR.

Laura Monroe joins REALM as executive director for innovation

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-09-04 11:35
The former Global Head of Community at Inman will drive innovation and brand strategy in her new role at REALM to help enrich the member experience.

Unlock set to expand product set, footprint with $30M Series B

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-09-04 11:01
Strategic partnership with D2 Asset Management will help shared equity pioneer go nationwide, after signing home equity agreements with more than 10,000 homeowners in 16 states.
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