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Vesta Home Announces Relief Effort for Impacted Los Angeles Area
Vesta Home has announced a wildfire relief plan to help L.A. homeowners impacted by the devastating fires. Julian Buckner and Brett Baer, the founders of the company they launched in L.A. in 2017, wrote, “We are heartbroken by the devastating wildfires in our city this past week. Vesta’s mission is to bring a sense of…
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Great Spaces: Step Inside History with JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s First Home, Reimagined
Property Highlights: Location: Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Listing Price: $4,595,000 Features: 3,100-square-foot fully renovated townhouse with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. Added Appeal: Skylit staircase, chef’s kitchen, elegant drawing room, manicured garden and EV-ready garage. Every home tells a story, but few can boast a chapter as luminous as 3321 Dent Place…
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Real Estate Teams Can’t Succeed Without These Leadership Qualities
Being an effective leader is the most critical element for success within any real estate team. Strong leadership not only shapes the team’s culture but also influences performance, decision-making and client relationships. However, while it’s true that leadership comes more naturally to some of us over others, it’s also an acquired skill. Leadership styles will…
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Mortgage Rates Edge Downward, Little Change From Last Week
Mortgage rates inched lower this week, still hovering below 7% but showing little change since earlier this month. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.95%, down one basis point from last week’s 6.96%. “The 30-year fixed-rate has hovered between 6% and 7%…
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NAR Announces Release of Season 5 of ‘First-Time Buyer’
The National Association of REALTORS® has announced the release of the fifth season of its acclaimed docuseries, “First-Time Buyer,” now available on Hulu. NAR stated this season takes viewers on an emotional and educational journey through the homebuying process, featuring unscripted stories from New York and Connecticut. The eight episodes, each under 20 minutes, deliver…
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Pending Home Sales Fall to End 2024
After four months of rises, the pending home sales index fell by 5.5% for the month of December, experiencing month-over-month losses in transactions in all four major U.S. regions to cap a year that was marked by volatility. The most significant month-over-month decline was in the West. The same pattern held true on a yearly…
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Thoughts on Leadership: A Tribute to Mike Ferry
Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to have many mentors who have shaped my path, but if I had to choose just one who has had the greatest impact on me, it would undoubtedly be Mike Ferry. Over the past five decades, Mike Ferry has built not only one of the most successful real estate…
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Real Estate Outlook: Signs of Recovery
If you've been waiting for rock-solid statistical evidence that the housing market -- and the national economy -- are well along into recovery mode, you definitely got it last week.
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30-yr Fixed Mortgages Available at 4.875%, Rates Stable
FreeRateUpdate.com research of wholesale lenders' rate sheets shows conventional 30-yr fixed mortgages available today at 4.875% to well-qualified consumers paying a standard origination fee of .07 to 1 point.
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EPA Signs Sustainability Agreement With Major New Jersey Company
Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc., New Jersey's largest real estate development company, has signed an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to cut energy and water use and to take other steps to reduce the environmental impacts of its retail and commercial properties across the state. Buildings are responsible for close to half of the nation's greenhouse gas pollution. Under the agreement, signed on March 11, Hartz will take steps to promote sustainability in its operations.
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Elect the Select
Homeowner associations are designed to be representative democracies governed by a board of directors elected by the members. Electing directors to the board that can thoughtfully govern is extremely important. To accomplish this, elections must be carefully planned, not hatched at the last minute. Here are important components of a successful election process:
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Common Buyer Fears
Whether you are a first time home buyer or someone who is looking to move up or down, getting into the market can be a fearful time.
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Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls
It happens to all of us -- as we get older, our eyesight and hearing aren't as good as they once were, and our balance and reflexes start to let us down. We start taking medications to treat what ails us, but that may cause dizziness or lightheadedness. That can often lead to a fall, especially if there are tripping hazards in the home.
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Undisclosed Short Sale Payments May Lead to Trouble
A recent memorandum from the legal department of the California Association of Realtors® (CAR) warns CAR members as follows: "Undisclosed payments in short sale transactions, especially those paid outside of escrow, may violate the law, including RESPA, laws against loan fraud, and licensing laws."
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Fed pauses rate cuts, continues mortgage ‘quantitative tightening’
Trump wants lower rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he's not spoken to the President, and that "we don't need to be in a hurry to adjust the policy stance."
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Housing advocates navigate the ‘terror’ of potential funds freeze
Housing advocates share how they're helping tenants navigate the confusion about President Trump's federal funds freeze, which is currently on hold until Feb. 3.
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Canopy MLS introduces AI assistant Ardi
Canopy MLS said it will be implementing the AI assistant to “provide subscribers with quick and easy access to critical information anytime, anywhere.” It partnered with Voiceflip to create the assistant.
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2nd LA real estate agent charged with price gouging
Lar Sevan Chouljian of Team Rock Properties in Glendale allegedly offered a family who evacuated the Eaton Fire a rental whose asking price exceeded its original price by more than 50 percent. Chouljian has denied the accusation.
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Teams Spotlight: Jenniffer Burnley, The Winsey Group
Find out how this Houston Realtor moved from Lima, Peru, and became lead associate on a team that's committed to community involvement.
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Former Douglas Elliman broker heads to Coldwell Banker Warburg
New York City real estate specialist and broker Jacob Wood has left Douglas Elliman for Coldwell Banker Warburg, the firm has informed Inman.
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Unlocking hidden ROI through mindfulness for real estate pros
The best agents know that their mindset is their most significant asset, Aaron Hendon writes, and mindfulness is the key to unlocking its full potential.
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