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Updates to presentation templates and the ability to include offered buyer-broker commissions as a percent or dollar are among the buyer-focused tools touted by the company on Wednesday.

Harris announces rare policy break with Biden on capital-gains tax rate  USA TODAY

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?

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

7 Best REIT ETFs to Buy for 2024 | Investing  U.S News & World Report Money

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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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 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.

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.

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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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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Preview of What’s Ahead for U.S. Real Estate  Elliott Wave International

This North Carolina town is named the fastest-growing suburb in the US with homes less than $500K  New York Post

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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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.

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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President Eisenhower’s secret WWII London home where he lived before D-Day lists for $11.78M  New York Post

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.

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.

US accuses Russia of using state media to spread disinformation ahead of the November election  Wyoming News Now