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Allison Vaughn

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Homebuyers entering the market even as mortgage rates stabilize

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-10-02 17:20
Purchase loan applications are up 9 percent from a year ago, as inventories of new and existing homes increase and lower mortgage rates help with affordability: MBA.

Nation’s biggest mortgage lender, UWM, jumping on AI bandwagon

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-10-02 16:22
Although it's a wholesaler that doesn't work directly with consumers, UWM has rolled out AI tools this year to help mortgage brokers serve both homebuyers and homeowners who might benefit from refinancing.

How you can help victims of Hurricane Helene

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-10-02 16:06
Communities are just beginning a long road to recovery. Reference this list of resources to learn where to donate money or supplies or sign up to volunteer.

REcolorado appoints new CEO less than a week after it was sold

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-10-02 15:55
Dana Bennett, who worked for Colorado's largest multiple listing service for over a decade before leaving last year, will begin serving immediately.

NAR vows to assess legal risk of current policies

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-10-02 15:27
New CEO Nykia Wright told NAR's board of directors the trade group's next step will be to develop a "comprehensive" litigation strategy and size up any additional legal exposure related to its rules.

Harnessing Transparency and Technology for Success

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-10-02 15:00

Ryan Rodenbeck Owner Spyglass Realty, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Austin, Texas https://www.spyglassrealty.com   Region served: Greater Austin Years in real estate: 20 Number of offices: 2 Number of agents: 145 How do you ensure open and honest communication with your agents, especially when it comes to their performance and growth?…

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EasyKnock scores a legal win in dispute with Texas clients

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-10-02 14:58
The case was one of a handful of legal challenges in multiple states faced by the sale-leaseback platform that was founded in 2016.

Realtor.com® Launches Dynamic Map Layers to Show Homebuyers Neighborhood Insights

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-10-02 14:40

Realtor.com® has announced the launch of dynamic map layers, a set of new map-based search features that allow users to answer home-buying questions like “Is this house the best deal on the street?” and “Where can I find the newest homes in a neighborhood?” or “Where are houses selling for a lower price per sqft.?”…

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Realty One Group International Opens in Mexico

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-10-02 13:55

Realty ONE Group International has announced the company has opened a new office in Mexico in the Yucatan Peninsula. The new franchise owner, Marco Fernandez, has more than 20 years’ experience in commercial strategies and real estate investments, the company noted.  “We’ve been excited to open in Mexico and Marco is the right person at…

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Two More Independents Settle Seller Commission Lawsuits

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-10-02 13:39

Two more large independent brokerages—John L. Scott Real Estate, which does business primarily in the Pacific Northwest, and Real Estate One, based in Michigan—have reached settlements in the seller commission lawsuits, according to court filings. Details of the agreements were not immediately available. Representatives from both brokerages did not immediately respond to a request for…

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Breaking: Two More Independents Settle Seller Commission Lawsuits

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-10-02 13:39

Two more large independent brokerages—John L. Scott Real Estate, which does business primarily in the Pacific Northwest, and Real Estate One, based in Michigan—have reached settlements in the seller commission lawsuits, according to court filings. Details of the agreements were not immediately available. Representatives from both brokerages did not immediately respond to a request for…

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Post-Settlement Open Houses: More Paperwork and Effort, but Still Super-Worthy

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-10-02 12:51

On a postcard-perfect Thursday morning in mid-September, at two open houses in tony Westport, Connecticut, listing agents Maryann Ross-Levanti and Kim Harizman each spent several hours hosting as fellow REALTORS® and potential buyers came-a-calling. Both Ross-Levanti’s $4.2 million property and Harizman’s $800,000 home had just gone up for sale.  While representing abodes in the town’s…

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Mortgage Applications Take a Breather, but Activity Still High

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-10-02 12:40

After four straight weeks of increases, home purchase applications registered a slight decline this week, but economists note that overall activity remains much higher than this time last year.  According to the latest Weekly Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), mortgage applications decreased 1.3% from last week’s 14.2% surge. The data was recorded…

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Walz and Vance Dive Into Housing Policies at the VP Debate

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-10-02 12:40

Above from left, Tim Walz and J.D. Vance Housing is starting to become a larger topic of discussion as we get closer to the upcoming presidential election, as seen by the conversation between candidates Senator J.D. Vance and Governor Tim Walz at the Vice Presidential Debate hosted by CBS News Tuesday night. As those in…

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Adam Neumann expands real estate empire with Miami condos

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-10-02 12:31
The WeWork founder had been set to focus on apartments with a new mysterious company called Flow. He has since added the condos and invested in an Israeli real estate firm.

The tiny Washington town that ruled Airbnb this summer

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-10-02 12:17
Two-and-a-half hours from Seattle, Quincy has become the top Airbnb destination in the US. The 8,225-person town is known for its wineries, music and outdoor attractions.

Happiness Comes at a Cost: Where Homeownership Fits In

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-10-02 12:04

What’s the going rate for happiness these days? Studies have shown that income can directly correlate with emotional well-being, and so a recent report from GOBankingRates broke down the affordability of happiness by state. But where does homeownership eligibility fit in? Sometimes there’s a match. In Hawaii, someone needs to make at least $188,160 to…

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Court doc accuses Josh Team of taking ‘kickbacks’ — he calls it ‘false story’

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-10-02 12:03
A company called Aika says it paid $10 million in kickbacks to the SERHANT. president while he was still at Keller Williams. But Team contends the story is part of Aika's effort to get out of paying its bills.
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