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Warren Dow: From neuroscience to real estate tech whiz

Nov 30, 2023

In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle interviews Warren Dow, general manager of the real estate division at SavvyCard, about his pivot to real estate technology.

Homebuyers seizing the day as mortgage rates continue to slide

Nov 29, 2023

Demand for purchase loans picks up for fourth consecutive week, and bond market investors are pushing rates lower on hopes for Fed easing as inflation subsides.

The top 10 cities buyers want most are smaller, more affordable

Nov 29, 2023

According to a new report from Redfin, relocating homebuyers continue to seek out more affordable locales in favor of big, expensive coastal cities.

NAR argues against setting trial date in Moehrl commission suit

Nov 29, 2023

The trade group's attorney says NAR is "still analyzing" the consequences of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Judge Andrea R. Wood says Moehrl is a "different case" that will likely go to trial in Q4 2024.

With Fannie Mae’s adoption, AI’s role in real estate is solidified

Nov 29, 2023

Fannie Mae is rapidly adopting computer vision to speed and improve appraisals, and Restb.ai is poised to power the space.

The 2023 word of the year is ‘authentic,’ but what does it mean?

Nov 29, 2023

Leading with authenticity is practically a cliche for real estate professionals and entrepreneurs of all stripes. EXp's Troy Palmquist looks at what it means to be authentic and how you can put it to work in your life.

‘Blueprint’ of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, dies at 99

Nov 29, 2023

Longtime Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger died on Tuesday. Munger was credited with building Berkshire Hathaway into the behemoth it is today, which includes an expansive portfolio of real estate and insurance companies.

What other cities can learn from LA’s rocky ‘mansion tax’ rollout

Nov 29, 2023

LA's new tax on high-priced property sales has been a drag on the real estate industry while raising far less revenue than the city expected, an Intel analysis suggests.

On the ground in LA: How a divisive ‘mansion tax’ altered real estate

Nov 29, 2023

The president of Nourmand & Associates briefed Intel on how a new L.A. tax on high-priced properties has jolted the local real estate industry.

RentSpree eyes Sunshine State’s Stellar for latest MLS integration

Nov 29, 2023

RentSpree’s ApplyLink condenses the lead capture, tenant due diligence and application collection processes, and can be created in moments for Stellar MLS members.

AI Can Change How You Win Listings in 2024

Nov 29, 2023

Since the first chatbots simulated human conversation, AI has been revolutionizing everything from how we listen to music to predicting natural disasters.  But AI is also transforming how people buy and sell homes. In this webinar, you’ll hear how AI is enhancing the listing experience, including the 3D home imagery at the cornerstone of Listing […]

FHA 2024 loan limits are headed up, chasing rising home prices

Nov 29, 2023

Annual home price appreciation of 5.5 percent pushes FHA loan limits up to a minimum of $498,257 in affordable markets, and to a ceiling of up to $1.72 million in high-cost states like Alaska and Hawaii.