“Have you ever noticed how some expressions start off meaning one thing but somehow take on a life of their own?” asks Suzy Minken rhetorically. A Compass star agent from Short Hills, New Jersey, she studies the industry closely. “That’s exactly what’s happening with the term ‘off-market’ in real estate. I’ve seen this term tossed…
In a speech delivered at the Economic Club in Chicago April 16, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that while the economy is on relatively solid footing, “the data in hand so far suggest that growth has slowed in the first quarter from last year’s solid pace.” Powell said unemployment and inflation would likely rise,…
Above, Gino Blefari, left, and Chris Kelly As part of a planned succession strategy, Gino Blefari, who has captained HomeServices of America as president and CEO since 2019, has moved into the role of chairman emeritus, the company announced April 15. Chris Kelly, who had been serving as the company’s executive vice president, will take…
On April 2, alas just 24 hours after April Fool’s Day, President Donald Trump, in an Executive Order, stated that “I find that underlying conditions, including a lack of reciprocity in our bilateral trade relationships…constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and economy of the United States. That threat has its source…
Like most every residential real estate agent these days, Suzy Minken understands the absolute necessity of impressing potential homebuyers during the initial meet and greet, working to have them sign with her for representation. But like many others in the industry, she puts her market knowledge front and center—a report filled with data, local trends,…
Above: Seated, left to right: Tammy Blocker, Director of Agent Services; Shawn Thomas, Director of Operations Standing: Taylor Motley, Director of Marketing; Yvette Kugelmann, Northshore Office Coordinator, Tom Bookhardt, Managing Broker/CEO; Debbie M. Long, Associate Broker, Director of Northshore Division. Not pictured: Gayle Jenkins, COO, Managing Broker Tom Bookhardt Managing Broker/CEO United Real Estate |…
Above, Leo Pareja In early April, eXp Realty unveiled its Co-Sponsor Program, for the first time in company history, allowing new agents and advisors joining eXp to select both a “Primary Sponsor” and a “Co-Sponsor,” unlocking access to two leaders instead of one. According to the company, the initiative amplifies leadership support, accelerates onboarding success…
In a report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, CoStar Group said it is making changes to its board of directors, adding Christine M. McCarthy, John Berisford and Rachel C. Glaser, with hedge fund investors D.E. Shaw and Third Point in support. Former board chair Michael R. Klein, Christopher J. Nassetta…
When the wildfires that consumed so much of Southern California raged for weeks on end earlier this year, the whole world watched with dismay. All across America, homeowners were thankful it wasn’t happening locally, but also likely wondered about the aftermath once the fires were extinguished. Could what happened there happen where they were? What…
Mortgage. Appraisal. Market. Agent. Millage. Acre. Those are the kinds of M and A words normally associated with residential real estate. Not M&A as in Mergers and Acquisitions. But the latter has more and more become industry news lately, in addition to frequent consolidations as well, with smaller firms joining national brands in order to…
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