It’s been a weird couple of weeks in the U.S. economy as headlines were filled with news of failing banks and government bailouts. However, one headline that many were waiting for was how the Federal Reserve would respond in the face of a possible banking crisis. The uncertainty abated following, arguably, one of the most…
Above: Kamini Lane There’s a new face at the helm of Coldwell Banker Realty after parent company, Anywhere Real Estate Inc., announced that Kamini Lane would be the new president and CEO of the company-owned brokerage. Lane will lead the next chapter of Coldwell Banker Realty and its 55,000 agents as Anywhere indicated that she…
It’s been an interesting past week for the financial markets as regulators and onlookers try to make sense of the recent woes of several regional banks that have crumbled. Amid conversations and concerns swirling around following the failures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, leaders and technologists in the industry are left with…
Improving the client experience is the goal for most, if not all, agents looking to take their businesses to the next level. While there is no silver bullet that would deliver a perfect transaction process, several tech tools are worth exploring. Suppose the growing popularity of augmented reality is any indication. In that case, it’s…
Headlines about crumbling banks and financial institutions are stirring up concerns again. Many are still reeling from the news that California regulators shuttered startup-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Amid the calamity that manifested days ago, several onlookers and pundits within the real estate industry are contemplating how recent events surrounding the declining fortunes of…
By now, it’s understood that the market headwinds that manifested in the second half of 2022 dealt a blow to the industry. From surging mortgage rates peaking in June to economic volatility brought on by elevated inflation and the Federal Reserve’s response, companies did their best to navigate the turbulent times, with many posting lower…
Sometimes when you’re called to do something, you’ve got to run with it. After all, you never know where it might lead you. For Kendall Bonner, that calling has led her and her 17-agent team to eXp Realty as she looks ahead to the next chapter of her journey in the industry. “This year is…
The zombies are coming! Well, not exactly, but the number of zombie properties increased slightly in the first three months of 2023, according to a new report from ATTOM Data solutions. The organization recently released its latest Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, showing that 1,284,048 residential properties in the U.S. sit vacant—an increase of…
Above, RE/MAX Founder Dave Liniger and his dog Max open up this year’s R4 annual RE/MAX convention in Las Vegas this week. Photo credit: Stones Throw Images. The journey to half a century in business was no cakewalk for RE/MAX by any stretch of the imagination, but as the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill you makes…
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. The uptick in mortgage rates has continued for the fourth consecutive week. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® from Freddie Mac, The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% this week, up from last week’s…
From improving the showing experience to helping clients visualize what their new home could look like, here are a few ways that augmented reality could help you improve your client's search for their perfect home. Read more.
