by | Mar 25, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
High prices and inventory constraints in the housing market have not just affected people looking to dive into the market through buying and selling, but have put a serious hold on the home-flipping segment of the market. ATTOM’s 2025 year-end U.S. Home Flipping...
by | Mar 25, 2026 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
With mortgage rates rising due to higher oil prices from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, mortgage applications saw another fall this week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey found that the...
by Paige Brown | Mar 25, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Zillow® has announced Zillow AI mode, a new experience designed to helps buyers and renters discover homes through conversation, receive guidance and take real steps such as scheduling tours or connecting with a local agent. According to a release issued today, this...
by Paige Brown | Mar 25, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
New Zillow® research finds that homes with lifestyle-driven amenities and move-in-ready finishes are selling for as much as 5.4% more than expected, or about $19,500 extra on the typical home. The takeaway is that buyers today want comfort, customization and cost...
by | Mar 25, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
In today’s market, trust is often the deciding factor in whether a client chooses to move forward with an agent or keep looking. And that trust is usually built, or lost, in the very first conversation. While experience and production matter, how agents show up in...
by | Mar 24, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Above: Jim Sparkman and Mark Farrow Jim Sparkman Principal Broker/Owner Mark Farrow Broker/Owner HomeSmart Realty Group Salem, Oregon https://homesmart.com/real-estate-office/oregon/salem/56-homesmart-realty-group Region served: The Pacific Northwest Years in real...