Op-Ed: Reap the Rewards of Repeat and Referral Business With a Concerted Effort to Stay in Touch
Given the myriad challenges that defined the 2023 real estate market, from low inventory to mortgage rates surging to a...
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Mortgage Mix: First-Time Homebuyers Make Headway as Mortgage Market Shifts
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....
NAR, NAHB Issue Statements on Proposed Housing Measures in SOTU
In his State of the Union Address (SOTU) last night, President Joe Biden briefly addressed some housing-related issues, namely housing...
This Women’s History Month, Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
In 1972, the National Commission on Consumer Finance issued a report identifying troubling patterns of credit discrimination against women. The...
Can Manufactured Housing Help Address Challenges Surrounding Home Affordability?
When you picture a new home being built, you probably picture the construction occurring onsite. Manufactured housing flips this on...
5 Must-Use Real Estate Negotiation Tactics
The ability to negotiate successfully enhances an agent's reputation, fosters client satisfaction and contributes to long-term success in the competitive...
4 Metrics Buyer Agents Can Use to Quantify Their Value
The value of buyer agency remains under a microscope, with each successive commission lawsuit asserting more explicitly that buyer representatives...
Single Women Homebuyers Redefining Market Norms and Trends
Women are a dominant force in the U.S. real estate industry, comprising 62% of REALTORS®. Moreover, single women are the...
Challenges and Limitations of Price Per Square Foot in Real Estate Valuation
Price per square foot emerges as a foundational metric within real estate, offering a rudimentary gauge for assessing property values....
Mortgage Rates Dip Down This Week
Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week edging down from last week’s average of 6.94%, to 6.88% this week, according to...
7 Potential Under-the-Radar Issues That Could Derail a Deal
When clients buy a home, under-the-radar issues often involve factors beyond cosmetic appeal, which can lead to significant financial and legal problems down the line. Read more.
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