ERA Real Estate has announced that its St. Charles, Illinois-based firm, Results Realty ERA Powered, has acquired Chicago independent firm Mark Allen Realty. The company, which will now do business as Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered, is now part of combined operations consisting of three offices and 80 affiliated agents, a release stated. The move…
Above (L-R): Kevelyn Guzman, Erin Cestero, Merri Jo Cowen and Gino Blefari To gain insight into how real estate professionals are mapping out the year ahead, we asked a few of our 2024 Real Estate Newsmakers the following question: “What key aspects are part of your blueprint for success in 2025?” Here’s what they had…
While mortgage rates moved higher over the last weeks of 2024 and home purchase applications have declined, housing activity through the end of the year over the holidays saw its typical lull in both buying and refinancing activity. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday, mortgage rates hit…
The January 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 United Real Estate’s thriving brokerage and exponential growth over the past decade. In addition, we introduce Heather Stenson, RISMedia’s 2024 Rookie of the Year winner, Buffini’s 17th annual Bold Predictions:…
Sacramento, California-based CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate has announced that Home Value Lock, a market value insurance product for homebuyers, is now available to its clients. Home Value Lock Insurance, which was launched earlier this year in Northern California, protects the first 10% of the purchase price of a home against a scenario where the…
2024 will go down in history books as one of the most momentous years in the residential real estate market—with attention-grabbing headlines competing for air time day in and day out as all eyes were on the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the flood of commission lawsuits (and copycat cases) that have roiled the…
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (HHRES) has announced that agents who joined the company in 2024 have collectively closed more than $500 million in sales this year. The company says the achievement underscores the power of Howard Hanna’s innovative, tech-forward tools combined with a family-owned and personal approach to real estate. “Howard Hanna has always…
Realty ONE Group Landmark has announced the acquisition of Realty ONE Group Horizon, uniting two brokerages under the Realty ONE Group umbrella. This positions the combined company as one of the largest real estate networks with over 200 agents in Western and Central Pennsylvania. “This isn’t just an acquisition—it’s a movement,” said Tyler Thompson, broker…
OneKey® MLS, serving the markets of New York’s Hudson River Valley to the Catskill Mountains, has announced new data for November 2024 reflecting continued strength in the housing market with higher-value transactions. In November, the regional single-family closed median sale price reached $700,000, a 7.7% increase from $650,000 in 2023, a press release noted. Condominiums…
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has announced that Maryland-based Better Homes and Gardens Old Line Group is the latest company to affiliate with the brand. The company consists of two offices, including a headquarters located in a historic hotel in Frostburg, Maryland. The 13-year-old firm is headed up by its original founder, Donny Carter,…
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