Economic Index Declines Again in April, Pointing to Slower Growth
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. decreased 0.6% in April to 101.8, after decreasing 0.3% in...
Industry News
States Face Unique Risks, Scrutiny as NAR Settlement Trickles Down
Overlooked in the national scramble to address the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement, and comprehend (or decry) all the...
Planning for a New Commission Future
Above, from left, Elias Astuto, Riezl Baker, Keith Robinson and Maureen Sullivan In the wake of the National Association of...
Don’t Get Angry, Get Educated: How MLS Data, Buyer Contracts Can Transcend Settlement Changes
You don’t have to like it. But you can only hate it for so long. More than two months after...
Escrow Holdbacks vs. Repair Escrows: What’s the Difference?
Escrow holdbacks and repair escrows are common tools in real estate transactions, used to facilitate smooth property transfers under certain...
Budnick Out, Blefari Returning as CEO at HSF Affiliates
In an unexpected move last week but made public May 16, Christy Budnick announced that she was stepping down June...
Mortgage Rates Decrease Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.02% this week, down for the second week in a row from last week’s...
Housing Starts Rebound in April, Rising 5.7%
With the U.S. still experiencing a housing shortage due to construction halts from the COVID-19 pandemic, housing completions, and starts,...
Thoughts on Leadership: Honoring the Leadership Journey of Motherhood
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on May 9, 2024. As we approach Mother’s Day this Sunday, I want...
Change, With a Backbone of Consistency
As the adage goes, the only thing constant is change. But what if embracing change becomes the new constant? I...
6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI
“AI can summarize what has been published about a property,” says one real estate professional. “The trouble is that some of the most important information has not been published, is no longer current or cannot be understood without seeing the home.” Read more.
Business Tip of the Day provided by
