It’s a troubling trend, at least for those working within the residential real estate realm. Homebuyer hopefuls priced out of the American Dream having to reluctantly continue to rent is one thing. But having some of those same folks shift gears and embrace renting upscale homes as a logical and worthy long-term alternative is quite…
Most people love animals of one kind or another, but when it comes to buying or selling a house, they can present issues. Some of those issues were covered here. In this story, agents reveal the unique one-off experiences they’ve had with all kinds of animals. To begin, what could be easier, thought Jeffrey Decatur,…
When it comes to pets, there’s pleasure and then there’s business. The pleasure is 24/7…until you as an agent either represent a seller with pets or a buyer who’d prefer not to see, smell or hear them in a house they’re considering. “I’m an animal lover, and think every home is better off with pets,”…
While bidding a heartfelt good riddance to the 2024 residential real estate market, one which never really gained much positive traction, Brian Buffini and Lawrence Yun both cautiously predicted better times ahead, with the tone being more of a slow recovery than fast turnaround. Buffini, founder and chairman of Buffini & Company, and Yun, chief…
When we recently presented a story explaining why it was wise to not to sell a home during the holidays, some readers disagreed, saying that, in fact, it was actually a good time to sell. There are legitimate reasons for selling or not selling, so here we will provide the space for opposing views to…
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 227,000 in November—higher than expectations—and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported December 6. Employment trended up in healthcare, leisure and hospitality, government and social assistance. Retail trade lost jobs. The latest report may or may not prompt the Federal Reserve to…
Above, Brant Morwald In just a few short years, Brant Morwald has had more global business interactions, and gleaned more cultural insights, than most executives experience in decades. That’s certainly a major reason he was chosen to lead Constellation1 as president at age 31. As he readily admits, his journey has been a combination of…
Above, left, Nieke Valadez and Luna Zenati Luna Zenati Co-Founder Nieke Valadez Co-Founder REAL Dallas Properties and Management Dallas, Texas https://www.UnitedRealEstateDallas.com Region served: Dallas-Fort Worth Years in real estate: Luna: 10; Nieke: 10 Number of offices: 1 Number of agents: 70 Key to continued growth and success: Keeping the culture of our team together and…
Pending home sales ascended in October, the third consecutive month of increases, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). All four major U.S. regions experienced month-over-month gains in transactions, with the Northeast leading the way. Year-over-year, contract signings increased in all four U.S. regions, led by the West. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI),…
Red flags are a major negative not just for homebuyers, but for sellers as well. Therefore, it is incumbent on agents representing either party to become as aware as possible of whatever issues lie within a property for sale, and to determine what to do about them. Part 1 took a closer look at some…
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