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| Mortgage Rates Saw a Slight Uptick This Week, but Essentially Remained Flat | ||
| 3/13/2025 12:47 PM | ||
| The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.65%, up just 2 basis points from last week’s average of 6.63%. “Despite volatility in the markets, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained essentially flat from last week,” said Sam Khater, Freddi...Read More | ||
| Real Announces Sharran Srivatsaa Will Join Board of Directors | ||
| 3/13/2025 12:23 PM | ||
| The Real Brokerage Inc. has announced that Sharran Srivatsaa will transition from his role as president of Real to join the company’s board of directors, subject to corporate approvals, effective June 1, 2025. “Sharran’s leadership, vision and deep commitment to Real’s mission have been instrumental in shaping the company’s culture and growth tr...Read More | ||
| New ‘Buffini Coaching Summit’ Series Coming Soon Across North America | ||
| 3/13/2025 12:01 PM | ||
| Buffini & Company has launched its new “Buffini Coaching Summit” series, an innovative, immersive training and networking experience designed to transform how real estate professionals scale their business growth. This event series brings Buffini & Company’s renowned coaching strategies directly to real estate professionals in three Nort...Read More | ||
| Ideal Selling Conditions Are Right Around the Corner, According to New Report | ||
| 3/13/2025 11:21 AM | ||
| For prospective homesellers looking for ideal market conditions that will give the most “bang for your buck” and maximize ROI, the conditions may present themselves very soon. According to Realtor.com®’s 2025 “Best Time to Sell” report, the week of April 13 – 19 looks to be the best time to sell homes this year. According… <...Read More | ||
| Decoding Buyer Checklists to Discover What Drives Multiple, High-Dollar Offers | ||
| 3/13/2025 9:21 AM | ||
| When you label yourself a “top-producing REALTOR® at Compass” on LinkedIn, you best have earned such a label. For Suzy Minken, based in Short Hills, New Jersey, that’s been the case year after year, regardless of market conditions, industry issues, mortgage rates or any other impediments to success. Minken’s professional background has help...Read More | ||
| William Raveis Settles Commission Lawsuits After Arbitration Denied | ||
| 3/13/2025 8:44 AM | ||
| William Raveis Real Estate, one of the last large independent brokerages to continue the fight against commission class-action lawsuits, struck a settlement deal yesterday, weeks after a judge denied the company’s request to enforce listing arbitration clauses. Details of the agreement were not immediately available. The deal is still subject to...Read More | ||
| United Real Estate Expands in South Florida with Real Estate Authority Merger | ||
| 3/12/2025 3:17 PM | ||
| United® Real Estate has announced a merger within its South Florida operations. Real Estate Authority has merged with Charles Rutenberg Realty Fort Lauderdale (CRR), a United company supporting more than 1,200 agents. Real Estate Authority founder, Michael Brownell, explains the strategic vision behind the merger: “This union creates a uniq...Read More | ||
| When Agents Have a Vote in Your Tech Platform Decision, Everybody Wins | ||
| 3/12/2025 2:46 PM | ||
| Above: Sara Roberts and Didi Doolittle. When a leading multi-office luxury brokerage in Colorado decided it was time for new technology to fuel its business, the executive team turned to its agents to identify their must-haves. Rather than choosing a system themselves and deploying it company-wide, Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate knew it...Read More | ||
| ‘Activity up Across All Loan Categories’ as Spring Market Approaches: MBA | ||
| 3/12/2025 12:32 PM | ||
| This week saw another notable jump in home purchase applications with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reporting increased activity across all loan types as we head into the spring market. According to MBA’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 7, 2025, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan ...Read More | ||
| Thoughts on Leadership: Embracing Japanese Principles for Effective Leadership | ||
| 3/12/2025 12:23 PM | ||
| This week, my travels kept me at home after celebrating my daughter’s wedding over the weekend—a milestone filled with joy, reflection and gratitude. In the midst of catching up and resetting for the week ahead, a dear friend shared an article with me on Japanese techniques for well-being. I was immediately intrigued, not just by… T...Read More | ||