Mortgage applications continued their steady climb this week, increasing for the fourth-straight week as rates saw their lowest level in a month last week, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Purchase applications increased 2.8% from the previous week’s increase of 6.3%, according to the most recent Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey…
Join industry legend Brian Buffini, chairman and founder of Buffini & Company real estate coaching firm, as he delves into the current landscape of the real estate market at RISMedia’s Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year 2025, being held Thursday, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Click here to register now! Via…
Reliance has released a new white paper that highlights the remarkable SEO growth experienced by its clients over the past year. The white paper outlines case studies from real estate brokerages that have seen double- to triple-digit increases in website traffic, clicks, impressions and leads following the implementation of Reliance’s newly upgraded SEO platform. Reliance…
Broader economic factors are expected to have a larger impact on the housing market than potential new federal policies in 2025, according to the Realtor.com® 2025 Housing Forecast released today. The forecast predicts home sale prices will grow by 3.7%, mortgage rates will stay above 6% and rents will remain virtually unchanged. Inventory with single-family…
Above, from left, Melody Contreras and Becky Dwaileebe RE/MAX LLC has announced that new franchisee RE/MAX Horizon has launched operations in Tucson, Arizona. This office is a new venture by Becky Dwaileebe and Melody Contreras, team leaders of Eclipse Real Estate Group at Realty Executives. According to the firm, they have consistently ranked in the…
Buffini & Company announced it has seen explosive growth in demand for its new Certified Full-Service Professional (CFSP) designation, with more than 6,500 participants signed up to gain certification since its August launch. Buffini stated that the CFSP designation has raised the bar in real estate professionalism and excellence. The program equips real estate professionals…
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage Group has announced a new affiliation of Baker & Cole Properties in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to expand the firm’s service area and market share in Middle Tennessee. Founded in 2020, the Tullahoma brokerage will now operate as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Baker & Cole, the company said,…
Corcoran Group® LLC has announced its newest affiliate, Corcoran McEnearney, is its first franchise operating in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and is a major addition to the brand’s growing global network. “Through establishing a presence in a major city like Washington, D.C., as well as the marketplaces just outside this global hub, we…
The December issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at how compensation in real estate has evolved post NAR settlement in RISMedia’s third annual Contract & Commission Study. In addition, we take a look at RISMedia’s 2024 Real Estate Rookie…
Inflation rose slightly in October as the Federal Reserve tries to decide how much it should lower interest rates, the Commerce Department reported November 27. The PCE price index increased 0.2% in October. Excluding food and energy (so-called “core inflation”), the PCE price index increased 0.3%. The price of goods increased less than 0.1% and…
Grow your business and earn clients in 2025. Specialize in short sales and foreclosures with the upcoming live interactive webinar on December 10th and be SFR® certified. Register now.
