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Team co-led by former ‘Bachelor’ Jason Mesnick joins Real

Nov 29, 2023

Mesnick and his business partner Chris Dalto have left Compass and brought their Seattle-based luxury team, MDG Residential, to Real. Within its first year, the team closed more than $100 million in sales volume.

What’s the top tech you absolutely can’t live without? Pulse

Nov 29, 2023

Is it a gadget? Software? Mobile or desktop? How did you find it, and what does it do for you and your business?

6 keys for leading into the storm during a market downturn

Nov 29, 2023

With the latest data and leadership lessons from Simon Sinek, mega-team leader Carl Medford offers advice and words of wisdom for leading your organization through the choppiest waters.

Beyond intent: What agents get wrong about fair housing

Nov 29, 2023

Fair housing isn't just about what you mean to do, writes Lee Davenport. It's also about the effect your action (or lack thereof) have on hopeful homeowners.

Lennar fights high home prices with 3 new mid-range models

Nov 28, 2023

The homebuilder announced today the release of three new affordable floor plans for homebuyers in California’s Central Valley. Real estate agents in Shafter, Fresno and Clovis will be able to recommend the mid-$300,000 homes after the New Year.

Redfin launches new housing price tracker index

Nov 28, 2023

The tool is described in an announcement from the brokerage as similar to the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, with more real-time and metro-level data.

New data shows much of the US has entered the ‘renter’s market’

Nov 28, 2023

The Sun Belt leads the ongoing drop in rent declines, and the price of rent is now lower than a year ago in 50 of the top 100 markets Zumper tracks.

Fannie and Freddie 2024 loan limits upped to $766,550 in most areas

Nov 28, 2023

Surge in Q3 home price appreciation pushes conforming loan limit in high-cost markets to $1,149,825 for one-unit properties, and up to $2,211,600 for four-unit properties.

Once listed at $8M, Tulsa Frank Lloyd Wright home up for auction

Nov 28, 2023

The 10,000-square-foot property will head to Sotheby's Concierge Auctions, no reserve, starting on Nov. 30. One lucky bidder will emerge as winner come Dec. 14.

Here’s how to put the commission lawsuits in the rearview mirror

Nov 28, 2023

The most critical issue for those not currently involved in the commission lawsuit litigation, writes trainer and author Bernice Ross, is how to proceed in light of the preliminary approval of the Anywhere and RE/MAX settlement agreements.

Home prices climb higher for 7th straight month, led by Detroit

Nov 28, 2023

National home prices climbed 3.9 percent from a year earlier in September and were up 0.7 percent from the previous month.

35% of Americans hope the housing market will crash in 2024

Nov 28, 2023

Financial site LendingTree's latest consumer survey revealed 35% of Americans hope the market will crash in the next 12 months. Why? They believe an economic downturn will lower mortgage rates and home prices.