Above, Melissa Hoff It has to be frustrating for a real estate team leader to bring in a new hire, train them, guide them and have them succeed, but then see them leave to start up their own business. For Melissa Hoff, broker associate and team leader of The Hoff Group at Compass in Florida,…

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In a new survey released Monday, Redfin revealed more than half of U.S. homeowners and renters "feel negatively" about housing affordability and want a 2024 presidential candidate who can fix it.

In the competitive world of real estate, the power of a well-crafted listing description cannot be overstated. It’s the first impression potential buyers have of a property, and a home description plays a crucial role in attracting interest and driving sales. If photography is king, property descriptions are queen in importance. However, creating an effective…

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Century 21 Real Estate is continuing its expansion in Western North Carolina with the affiliation of Weaverville-based brokerage Foley Realty Inc.  Under the leadership of twenty-year industry veteran Dennis Foley, the company stated they have become a trusted name in real estate throughout Buncombe and Madison counties since it first opened in 2013. Located in…

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'Forever renters': This real estate developer says there's 'no such thing' as a starter home in big US cities — even ...  MSN

Returns for European Property Fell as Office Weakened  MSCI

As REALTORS®—especially to be a successful real estate team—it’s important to keep up on the latest trends and news in the housing market to stay informed for your clients, as they often turn to you for expertise and knowledge. Branding your team as market experts is great for your marketing and attracting clients, but you…

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Welcome to the housing election: Americans are trapped in their houses or outside the market looking in, and it’s focusing their thinking for November  Fortune

Real estate professionals would be wise to think like regulators and prioritize compliance when evaluating the potential use of AI in their business, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes.

Leaning into the stiff headwind of 7% mortgage rates and facing the prospect of more turbulence from the macroeconomy, brokers saw their confidence falter last month, though sentiment continues to trend higher during what is traditionally the slowest season for real estate. RISMedia’s latest Broker Confidence Index (BCI) fell to 6.4 from 6.6 last month,…

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What Moves Her® announced Joanne Liscovitz, agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, as the inaugural winner of the Moved By Her Power Award. The award honors women who have made a significant impact in the industry and their communities. Out of the more than 100 submitted individuals within the real estate industry, What Moves Her® stated…

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In the post-Burnett world, commission lawsuits continue to evolve across the industry. Cases such as Whaley vs. NAR, Gibson vs. NAR and Willsim Latham vs. Metrolist have all seen recent developments ranging from motions to stay, amended complaints and voluntary dismissals. While the commission issues pursue, a fraud lawsuit previously filed against Keller Williams sees…

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'Forever renters': This real estate developer says there's 'no such thing' as a starter home in big US cities — even ...  Moneywise

LGPS Central invests £200m into latest vintage of M&G real estate debt funds  Professional Pensions

Cale Street provides £480m loan for AXA's 'landmark' London office scheme  Real Estate Capital Europe

M&G closes on £350m real estate debt funds  Alternative Credit Investor

Apollo launches debut dedicated European real estate debt fund  React News

In a pilot program announced last week, the Biden administration cleared the way for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to let some homeowners refinance mortgages without paying for title insurance.

In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Back to Basics: Business-Building Skills That Never Fail”—panelists Art Obleton, Jr., REALTOR® at eXp Realty; Kelly Sand, REALTOR® at CENTURY 21 Morrison Realty HomeVest Team; and Abby Waltz, national director at Homes for Heroes, discuss the strategies, skills and fool-proof approaches every agent should know, learn and utilize for long lasting…

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Creative Planning Purchases 40,289 Shares of Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares ...  MarketBeat