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In the dynamic world of leadership, the strength of a team hinges on the collective commitment to excellence. I firmly believe that each team member plays a crucial role in shaping the overall success. However, what happens when a standout player, once a beacon of success, starts veering off course? In the intricate landscape of […]

From rising interest and mortgage rates, to elevated home prices and persistent inventory deficits, to ongoing lawsuits and unexpected scandals, 2023 presented more than its fair share of challenges to the real estate industry.  While we saw some make headlines for all the wrong reasons, there were many more who were doing newsworthy work for

Curbio has announced that it is expanding its pay-at-closing home staging service to all markets following a successful pilot period and increased demand nationwide.  Curbio’s physical home staging services include a team of design experts who strategically place furniture and décor to appeal to potential buyers and accentuate the home’s most appealing assets, according to

Buying a house under construction is a more viable option now than it has been in the recent past. That’s because a lot of builders are undertaking to fill market needs due to the limited inventory of current homes for sale. Mortgage rates in the mid-sixes have kept some potential home sellers staying put so

Still hovering in the mid-sixes, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) ticked down this week, averaging 6.63%, down from last week’s 6.66%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.63% as of February 1, 2024, down from last week when it averaged

Selling a house can be a significant undertaking. For many homeowners, the desire to sell a house fast is a top priority. When relocating, downsizing, or having other reasons for a speedy sale, implementing effective strategies can make a substantial difference. Whether selling a stigmatized property or a glamorous mansion, the home sale process can

As expected, the Federal Reserve indicated that rate cuts aren’t in proximity unless there is “continuing evidence” revealing inflation is decreasing toward the Fed’s 2% goal, as stated by Fed Chair Jerome Powell in a press conference after yesterday’s meeting. Inflation has, however, “eased from its highs without a significant increase in unemployment,” said Powell—a

Above, NAR’s headquarters in Chicago It cannot have been easy for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to remain relatively quiet while enduring the broadsides of the media for a variety of reasons over the last year or so. Between losing the Burnett trial, scandals and shake-ups in leadership, NAR has been on the defensive

In December 2023, the U.S. median rent price decreased across all 0-2 bedroom properties, and rent was slightly lower than its 2022 peak—according to a year-end report from Realtor.com. As indicated in the report, median rent saw a year-over-year decline for the eighth consecutive month in December—down -0.4%—in the leading 50 metropolitan areas, at a

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has unveiled its sixth iteration of the “That’s Who We R” national advertising campaign, offering consumers a first-hand look at what REALTORS® can do for them.  The company stated that this year’s advertising campaign will be seen across modern touchpoints, including broadcast and streaming platforms, online and terrestrial audio,