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Homebuilder Confidence Continues to Rise as Inflation Eases
As inflation eases—with the latest Consumer Price Index reporting the smallest annual increase since February 2021—builder confidence continues to steadily rise, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) data. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) registered at 43 in October, up two points from September’s reading and now four points above…
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Commercial real estate turbulence not easing yet - exec - Mortgage Professional
Commercial real estate turbulence not easing yet - exec Mortgage Professional
Best Days (and Hours) for Cold Calling, Door Knocking and Everything Else
Everyone—especially agents—knows the feeling of having two seemingly identical sessions of business-building create vastly different results. Two hours of door-knocking one week might land you half a dozen hot leads, while a similar session the next week leaves you empty handed with ears ringing from all the door slammed in your face. Many agents are…
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Pushing to the Finish Line: Strategies for a Productive Fourth Quarter
As we kick off the fourth quarter of 2024, it’s more critical than ever for real estate professionals not to take their foot off the gas and coast through the remaining weeks of the year. With so much noise in today’s post-settlement world, those prepared and running alongside the change will be the ones ahead…
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What’s the buzz? North Carolina Regional MLS rebrands as Hive MLS
Along with a new name and logo, Hive MLS has set its sights on releasing new tools available to 18 MLS and Realtor Association members across North Carolina and Georgia, executives told Inman.
Fresno County among investors in $3bn Ares US real estate fund - IPE Real Assets
Fresno County among investors in $3bn Ares US real estate fund IPE Real Assets
Vietnamese property tycoon found guilty of fraud worth billions - East London and West Essex Guardian Series
Vietnamese property tycoon found guilty of fraud worth billions East London and West Essex Guardian Series
Numbers to know: Is the Fed having second thoughts about rate cuts?
Inflation, combined with September’s strong jobs report, suggests that the Fed might be rethinking how quickly to cut the Federal Funds Rate, says Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker.
How to use down payment assistance to close more deals
Looking for a way to differentiate the service you provide to buyers? Luke Babich writes that a top-down knowledge of down payment assistance programs in your area can help you stand out from the crowd of other agents.
Ben Kinney’s 10 keys for being an amazing partner
While we often focus on individual accomplishment, Carl Medford writes, don't sleep on the power and potential of an effective partnership for achieving your goals.
Top 10 reasons agents will leave you in the next few months
Rather than non-stop recruiting, put more time into retaining the agents you already have, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here's how to hold onto them.
Lesson Learned: Transparency is essential for long-term success
Find out how Miami agent Karine Carvalho brings a global perspective to her work with Miami-Dade County's luxury clients and investors.
