by | Sep 18, 2025 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
The American Real Estate Association (ARA) scored a major membership win with the addition of New York powerhouse brokerage Douglas Elliman—and its 6,600 agents—to the new trade group’s ranks. The move boosts membership to ARA, which now claims 26,600 total members,...
by | Sep 17, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
The Federal Reserve has announced its first interest rate cut since December 2024, pointing toward a degrading job market as a strong reason for the shift in stance. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced at its September meeting today that it is cutting...
by | Sep 17, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
The latest report on new residential construction from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau found construction lagging in the month of August. Privately-owned housing starts were at an annualized rate of 1,307,000,...
by | Sep 17, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
As mortgage rates reached their lowest level in a year this past week, demand for housing experienced a major jump in activity across refinance, 30-year-fixed and adjustable rate mortgage applications, especially. According to the Mortgage Banker Association’s (MBA)...
by | Sep 17, 2025 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Private listings can impact an agent’s bottom line. But make no mistake, the topic is a controversial one, especially in these times when attorneys have no shortage of real estate lawsuits to represent one side or the other. “The recent commission lawsuits and updates...
by Paige | Sep 17, 2025 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Above, from left: Jackie Louh, Alex Vidal, Vince Leisey and Duff Rubin. Photo by AJ Canaria. Recruiting and retention is a popular theme at real estate conferences and conventions across the board—and while it’s been talked about throughout the years, according to...