by Jesse Williams | May 27, 2022 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier, Teams |
Nearly a year after assuming interim leadership of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Sandra Thompson has been named the agency’s permanent director. On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Thompson as FHFA director by a 49-46 vote. Thompson touts more...
by Jesse Williams | May 27, 2022 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier, Teams |
So-called “opportunity zones,” identified in the 2017 tax cuts passed under the Trump administration as areas in need of economic redevelopment, have seen significant growth in home prices this year, largely keeping up with broader market trends even with rising...
by Jesse Williams | May 27, 2022 | Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Teams |
With more than 20 years’ experience in the real estate industry, I have managed luxury brands and helped agents develop their personal brands. It is a delicate art. Each agent must create their individual style that incorporates their unique personality, communication...
by Jesse Williams | May 26, 2022 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier, Teams |
For decades open houses have been a staple in real estate, offering aspiring home buyers a window into what the market offers. While the boom of tech and innovation have caused some to question the practice’s viability, many still believe it’s a worthwhile...
by Jesse Williams | May 26, 2022 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier, Teams |
The runup of mortgage rates continues to deal a blow to the housing market as April saw another decline in contract signings, according to recent data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking...
by Jesse Williams | May 26, 2022 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier, Teams |
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.10% this week, a decrease for the second week in a row, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday. Key findings: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.10% with an average...