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| Let’s Talk About Real Estate’s Money Problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 2:33 PM | ||
| We all know the classic problem in real estate: the misalignment between time and money. You go to contract on a sale, but you’re waiting on closing for three weeks or longer. You need funds for marketing or support, but don’t have them. Your options are: Miss out Run up your personal credit card Tap… The post Read More | ||
| The June Issue of Real Estate Magazine Is Now Live | ||
| 5/30/2025 1:39 PM | ||
| The June issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at how different members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s® 550 brokerage network are building their businesses and evolving their unique brands to be on top of the industry…...Read More | ||
| Consumer Sentiment Evens Out in May, Despite Long-Term Uncertainty | ||
| 5/30/2025 12:27 PM | ||
| Consumer sentiment appears to have evened out in May as economic issues like inflation and trade wars are so far less impactful than some feared, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The Index of Consumer Sentiment came in at 52.2 in May, the same reading as seen in April and ending… The post Read More | ||
| Texas Bill That Would Have Impacted REALTOR® Speech Code Dies in Committee | ||
| 5/30/2025 12:22 PM | ||
| In November 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) updated its code of ethics and standard practices for members with a ban on the use of hate speech: “REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation o...Read More | ||
| Most Potential Buyers or Sellers Waiting for Mortgage Rates Below 5% | ||
| 5/30/2025 11:45 AM | ||
| At its latest meeting earlier in May, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, citing overall economic uncertainty due to factors such as tariffs. The most recent reports show consumer confidence in the economy improving. However, there are still some indications that prospective homebuyers remain largely cautious. According to a new R...Read More | ||
| Inflation Numbers Mild in April; Tariffs Not Impactful Yet | ||
| 5/30/2025 11:39 AM | ||
| Inflation was mild in April as President Trump’s tariffs policy, which has generally been put on hold for the time being, did not impact numbers dramatically. Whether the oft-changing trade measures lead to noticeably higher prices by year’s end remains to be seen. From the same month one year ago, the PCE price index for… The post ...Read More | ||
| Global Spotlight: Prime London Developments | ||
| 5/29/2025 3:20 PM | ||
| Above: Bankside Yards, South Bank, London facing east. As a global hub for finance, culture and wealth, London attracts a diverse multinational audience with a high demand for exceptional property. JLL, a participant in Destinations by LeadingRE—Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s strategic international project marketing program—repres...Read More | ||
| DOJ Drops Objections to MLS PIN Settlement After Commission Sharing Ban | ||
| 5/29/2025 3:02 PM | ||
| MLS PIN, after being the first entity to strike a settlement deal in the commission lawsuits, has now changed its agreement to align with the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) deal, removing commission offers from its platform—at least in part to appease the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a court filing today, lawyers for the…...Read More | ||
| Real Estate: The ‘IDEAL’ Investment Strategy | ||
| 5/29/2025 2:21 PM | ||
| Real estate represents one of the most accessible yet undervalued investment vehicles available today. As a finance professor at the University of Arkansas and a veteran REALTOR®, I’ve observed that many financial advisors overlook real estate as a crucial component of a diversified investment portfolio. In the Residential Real Estate...Read More | ||
| Empowering Agents to Achieve Remarkable Success | ||
| 5/29/2025 1:52 PM | ||
| Above, Morgan Carey Doubling down on its mission to empower agents to achieve remarkable success, Real Estate Webmasters (REW)—a leading provider of real estate technology—is inviting all real estate professionals to take part in its bimonthly REW CRM live coaching sessions hosted online by CEO Morgan Carey every other Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. PS...Read More | ||