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David Dalfino, an owner of a Pillar To Post Home Inspectors® network member in Michigan, has been named the 2023 Strategic Partner of the Year for the Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® the largest, local REALTOR® association in Michigan with more than 11,500 members, the company has announced. “Dave Dalfino’s recognition as the 2023 Strategic…

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US job openings hit more than 2-1/2-year low as labor market cools  Reuters

Mansion Global Daily: Prices for Newly Built Spanish Homes Are ...  Mansion Global

U.S. Services Activity Climbed Again in November  Barron's

Bosnia and Herzegovina National Indicted for Aiding in Escape of ...  Department of Justice

Freddie Mac has announced new, standardized mortgage documents that increase clarity, consistency and accessibility of down payment assistance (DPA) programs nationwide. These documents can be used by lenders working with housing finance agencies (HFAs) at the state, city, county and local levels to eliminate confusion and misinterpretation of DPA programs.Currently, these forms vary greatly. “Saving…

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Better is the first lender to take advantage of the opportunity to generate prequalification letters for homebuyers through integration with Lone Wolf's transaction management solution, Transactions.

NAR PULSE—Send your agents to the REALTOR® Store to stock up on business-boosting resources that will help them close deals. From now until Dec. 18, select products are 20% off. Happy shopping!  Rally behind RRF and help communities when they need it most The REALTORS® Relief Foundation’s goal is to be in a state of…

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How a Sydney real estate guru created a $200m foodie mecca  The Australian Financial Review

REALTORS® are an essential piece of the housing market ecosystem. However, especially in the world post Burnett vs. NAR, many home sellers don’t realize the necessity of an agent when it comes to navigating the market.  For sellers that choose to make their own way in the market, it doesn’t often work in their favor.…

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REALTORS® are an essential piece of the housing market ecosystem. However, especially in the world post Burnett vs. NAR, many home sellers don’t realize the necessity of an agent when it comes to navigating the market.  For sellers that choose to make their own way in the market, it doesn’t often work in their favor.…

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Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner offers his 2024 forecast for interest rates, home values and the potential for a housing market recovery.

Suzanne Bouhia has been appointed Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of the National Association of REALTORS®, effective Dec. 11.  NAR stated that Bouhia will be leading the Marketing and Communications Group to set its vision, strategy and long-term management approach for communications, branding and marketing. In this role, she joins NAR’s senior vice president team…

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How Hispanic voters’ growing political power in Nevada could offer hope to the GOP  CNN

The new offices bring The Agency's total office launch count in 2023 up to 26. The brokerage recently marked another milestone by launching its 100th office in Portland.

Pacaso Unveils Top US Second Home Markets of 2023 and 2024 ...  PR Newswire

Ex-Blackstone Real Estate Executive Launches New Investment Fund  Bisnow

Ex-Blackstone Real Estate Executive Launches New Investment Fund  Bisnow

Technically, the MLS industry was not on trial last October, as recent homesellers accused the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and big brokerages of conspiring to inflate commissions, winning a landmark ruling and a $1.8 billion judgment. Effectively, however, the Burnett verdict was always going to have a major impact on how listing services operate.…

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U.S. single-family home price growth continued to increase modestly in October, posting a 4.7%-year over-year increase, according to the latest Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for October 2023 released by CoreLogic® Tuesday. According to the report, on a regional level, the Northeast again showed the biggest price rebound. The top five states with…

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