The States Where Residents Feel the Most, and Least, Pressure to Move
With many economic headwinds shaking up many people’s financial and housing situations, there are many in the housing market who feel a pressure to move from their state to find a better situation. Which states exactly are people feeling the most pressure to leave, and the least? LendingTree’s latest report looked at data from the…
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As Gen Z Enters Home-Buying Years, Shifts in the Market Will Follow
Five days after his 19th birthday, and just a few months after receiving his high school diploma, Nelson Jett graduated into the family business. Jett and his grandmother, a REALTOR® for two and a half decades, have been their own real estate team in western Nebraska since that day in 2017, when Jett officially earned…
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Mortgage Mix: Rates Stay Above 7%; Applications Shoot Up
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. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® from Freddie Mac, released Sept. 21, 2023, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage sits at 7.19%—a slight rise from the previous week’s 7.18%—while the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage currently stands…
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LeadingRE Welcomes New Business Solution
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® welcomes LiveEasy to its Solutions Group program. LiveEasy’s diverse tools help simplify the moving and home ownership process. By introducing these services, LeadingRE’s network of 550 market-leading real estate firms can further support clients during the move process and stay connected afterward. LiveEasy is a consumer engagement platform…
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Embracing Sustainability: The Top Eco-Friendly Home Improvements
Green home improvements have taken center stage in an era marked by growing environmental concerns and a desire to reduce carbon footprints. Homeowners increasingly recognize the importance of adopting Eco-friendly home improvement practices for the planet’s well-being and the long-term benefits they bring to their lives. From solar panels to energy-efficient appliances, an array of…
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Why Virtual Staging AI is Transforming the Home-Staging Industry
The real estate industry is one of continuous evolution. From online listings to virtual tours, technological advancements have significantly impacted how homes are bought and sold. One innovation that’s been steadily gaining traction is virtual staging. Virtual staging is the art of digitally furnishing an empty home to give buyers a better sense of what…
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Foreclosure Activity Rises in August
A total of 33,952 properties had foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions) in August, up 7% from a month ago but down 2% from a year ago, according to a new report from ATTOM. ATTOM’s Foreclosure Market Report for August found that nationwide one in every 4,113 housing units had a foreclosure…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Expands in Italy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has announced its further expansion in Italy with the launch of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Como Lake Palazzo Estate, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Tuscany Coast, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Milano. All three offices will be led by industry leader, Marina Rizzotto Yakovleva. “We are thrilled Marina Rizzotto Yakovleva and her team are now part…
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Existing-Home Sales Decreased 0.7% in August
Continuing in its downward trend, sales of existing homes moved lower last month, down 0.7% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.04 million, according to the latest existing-home sales report from the National Association of REALTORS®. Year-over-year, sales dropped 15.3%, according to the report. This follows July’s downturn of 2.2% and June’s…
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The Power of a Strong Digital Presence
Above: Michael Perna Since partnering with Real Estate Webmasters 12 years ago, Michael Perna—team leader of The Perna Team at eXp Realty—has greatly benefited from the website provider’s extensive SEO capabilities. Today, the recognition for his brand continues to grow exponentially. “When my agents meet somebody that comes through our site, the most common reaction…
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