Leading Economic Indicators Fall Again
The Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell 0.7% in August to 104.6, marking a year and a half of consistent declines,...
Posts by Claudia Larsen
Thoughts on Leadership: Lessons From Mr. Irrelevant
Last week, I received an email from Eric Webster, general manager at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty, in response to...
Mortgage Rates Continue to Approach 8%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) increased from last week’s average of 7.57% to an average of 7.63% this week, according...
Op-Ed: A Potential Path Forward for NAR
Above: Phillip Cantrell Disclaimer: This article is blunt, but I am neither angry nor bitter. We, the practitioner population have...
Experts Weigh in on Politics and Policy in New York Real Estate
Real estate is a driving economic force in New York, and politics and policy can have a significant impact on...
Which Cities Are Most Ready for the Future?
Technology is ever-changing and ever-growing, giving us pretty exciting ideas about where our future may lead us. However, while the...
Home-Seller Profits Continue Rising as Home Values Hit New Highs
Typical profit margins on home sales increased to 59% in Q3 2023—up from 56.6% last quarter and the second straight...
Housing Starts Turn Course, See Gain in September
Despite high mortgage rates and other economic challenges, housing starts saw a significant gain in September, according to a new...
Solo Renting is on the Rise
Renting alone, while often considered unaffordable and unattainable, has actually grown in recent years. Between 2016 and 2021, solo renting...
Survey Ranks RE/MAX #1 Real Estate Franchise
RE/MAX secured the top spot for real estate franchises in the Franchise Times Top 400 list. This achievement marks the...
The Keywords in a Home Listing That Get a Buyer’s Attention Fast
With online research almost always the first step for buyers, it’s crucial to make sure your homes stand out and provide every bit of information that can create buzz. Read more.
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