Monthly Archives: November 2023
The December Issue of Real Estate Magazine Is Now Live
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 the five Latina powerhouse agents with Century 21 who are leading the charge for change in the ind... Read More
A Glimpse Into Grandeur
Photo Credit: Daniel Milstein for Sotheby’s International Realty Property Highlights: Location: Greenwich, Connecticut Sold For: $138.83 million Features: 13,519-square-foot main house with eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Added Appeal: 75-foo... Read More
Highly Directive and Highly Supportive Leadership Style Drives Agent Sales Success
As a broker or sales manager, your entire future sales revenue depends upon creating valuable relationships with each of your sales associates. When your agents rely on you for more than making sure the lights work at the office or that admin tasks are... Read More
Should You Buy a Home When Getting Separated?
The process of going through a divorce is undeniably challenging, with numerous emotional, legal and financial considerations. Amidst the upheaval, whether to buy a home can add another layer of complexity to an already intricate situation. You will se... Read More
Falling Inflation Could Lead to Fed Cutting Rates
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, maintained by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), tracks prices, consumer spending and fluctuations in them month to month. It is also the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation. If you wa... Read More
Real Estate Has a Perception Problem. Andy Florance Wants to Shine a New Light
Above: CoStar Founder and CEO Andy Florance The glass booth, transparent except for looping letters spelling out “Homes.com,” sits at the back of what can best be described as a small settlement. Spread across several thousand square feet of the Anahei... Read More
Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) decreased for the fifth straight week, from last week’s average of 7.29% to an average of 7.22% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This we... Read More
Pending Home Sales Decline in October; Overall Number Lowest Since 2001
Pending home sales dropped 1.5% in October, according to a Nov. 30 report issued by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Northeast posted a monthly gain in transactions while the Midwest, South and West all recorded losses. All four U.S. re... Read More
Home Mortgage Lending Declines in Q3 2023
Across the U.S., 1.54 million mortgages secured by residential property (1 to 4 units) were issued in Q3 2023, representing a 3% decline from the prior three-month period, according to a new report from ATTOM. That drop-off marked the ninth decline in ... Read More
Ken Baris to Lead Panel on Lead Generation at RISMedia’s 2024 Rocking in the New Year
RISMedia is excited to announce that Ken Baris, CEO of Jordan Baris Real Estate, will be heading up an industry-leading panel of real estate experts at the 2024 Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year, the company’s fourth-annual all-virtual conference t... Read More