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In the latest RISMedia webinar—”Cracking the Code: How Jason Mitchell Group Nurtures Lucrative Referral Networks”— industry thought leader Jason Mitchell, founder of The Jason Mitchell Group, discussed one-on-one with RISMedia’s founder, president and CEO John Featherston about the partnerships and solutions necessary to ensure better opportunities for homeownership, as well as how these solutions will…

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Property Highlights: Location: Woodside, California Listing Price: $110 million Features: 74-acre estate with seven residential properties Added Appeal: 100-plus yard Roman pool, lily pond, three swimming pools and numerous opportunities to create, build and personalize five of the seven residences. Once the cherished summer retreat of the enterprising Fleishhacker family of San Francisco, Green Gables…

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The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. March’s report reviews the current statistics for the luxury market in North America month over month, as well as the 13-month trend. This month, we delve into the…

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London-area home sales plummet in March as listings spike  The Sarnia Observer

You need to earn $100,000 just to afford a starter home. Rachael Hite writes that, like spotting a dodo bird, finding your forever home in today's market might be a thing of the past.

The real estate industry is in mourning as it says goodbye to one of its most powerful and glamorous figures, DirectOffer COO Jennifer Berman.

Inman's Laura Monroe pays tribute to a brilliant soul in the Inman Community as the industry mourns the loss of Jennifer Berman.

Average long-term US mortgage rate inches up  Boston.com

Shrinkflation Hitting U.S. Homebuilder industry as Affordability Challenges Remain  The World Property Journal

I'm a Real Estate Agent: Buy Real Estate in These 10 Cities To Be Rich in 10 Years  Yahoo Finance

The 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage only slightly increased this week, up to 6.82% from last week’s dip to 6.79%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released Thursday from Freddie Mac.  Here’s a look at this week’s numbers:  The 30-year FRM averaged 6.82 percent as of April 4, 2024, up from last week when it…

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Zillow 'million-dollar cities' report shows record-high for US  USA TODAY

When buying and selling real estate, the appraisal is pivotal. It’s an expert’s objective estimation of a home’s worth and serves as a cornerstone for financial decisions in real estate transactions. However, a low appraisal can disrupt the whole process and lead to complications for buyers, sellers, Realtors, and lenders. I will examine the ramifications…

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The 9-acre island off the coast of Tampa, Florida, colloquially known as "Beer Can Island," is now on the market seven years after Cole Weaver, James Wester and Russell Loomis first bought it in 2017.

European house prices fall for first time in a decade  Financial Times

There are several reasons agents prefer listing over working with buyers. From the ability to take on more clients at once to less time spent touring properties to increased control over transactions, many agents just prefer to represent sellers. But how do you find listing opportunities if this is your desired route? Get in touch…

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The term “redlining” may evoke images of 1930s bankers and real estate men drawing segregated maps in smoke-filled back rooms, but a growing log of settlements announced by the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) suggests that redlining is a persistent and pernicious practice. Occurring in both the past and present,…

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New homes activity picks up significantly in U.S.  Calgary Herald

Trinity Investments, Funds Managed by Oaktree Capital Management, and Funds Managed by UBS Asset ...  Business Wire

The National Association of REALTORS® and Realtor.com today honored three winners of the Fair Housing Champion Award during NAR’s Fair Housing Month event, “Many Rivers to Cross: America’s Ongoing Fair Housing Journey.” Honorees received recognition for their efforts to advance fair housing and expand homeownership in their communities. With the Fair Housing Champion Award, REALTORS®…

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