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| @properties Christie’s International Real Estate Marks 25 Year Anniversary | ||
| 4/25/2025 1:49 PM | ||
| @properties Christie’s International Real Estate has announced it is turning 25 this month, and is celebrating its anniversary throughout the year with a series of events and initiatives honoring the agents, staff, clients and communities that have contributed to its success. The company was established in April 2000 by Thad Wong and Mike Golden...Read More | ||
| Plunging Consumer Sentiment Marks Fastest Drop Since 1990 | ||
| 4/25/2025 11:39 AM | ||
| Consumer sentiment continued to worsen in April, declining across all political groups with significant hurdles anticipated in multiple sectors of the economic landscape. April’s Index of Consumer Sentiment, a survey conducted by the University of Michigan, had a final reading of 52.2, declining 8.4% from March’s 57 reading and down an eye...Read More | ||
| Judge Dismisses Harassment, Retaliation Claims by Former NAR Employee | ||
| 4/25/2025 11:37 AM | ||
| A judge this week dismissed most sexual harassment and discrimination claims by Roshani Sheth, a former employee of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), who has alleged she was mistreated by supervisors and subsequently fired and threatened by NAR. In an 18-page opinion, Judge Georgia Alexakis of the Northern District of Illinois di...Read More | ||
| West USA Realty Shares Support of Zillow’s Private Listing Restrictions | ||
| 4/25/2025 11:24 AM | ||
| West USA Realty has stated it shares in Zillow’s “pro-consumer commitment to listing transparency and ensuring the largest possible audience of buyers can see its listings,” in a new release. The brokerage is partnering with Zillow in its recently announced ban on private listings. West USA Realty was established in 1986 and is one of…...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Mix: United Mortgage Sued by Ohio Attorney General | ||
| 4/25/2025 11:21 AM | ||
| Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), alleging that the lender misrepresented the independence of mortgage brokers and thereb...Read More | ||
| Unlocking the Power of Coaching | ||
| 4/25/2025 10:47 AM | ||
| Above: Tomie Fox If there’s one truth real estate professionals can agree on, it’s the fact that the industry is constantly evolving—underscoring the vital role that coaching plays in setting the stage for a successful career, no matter the market. Tomie Fox—team leader of Fox Real Estate Group and broker associate with Parker ...Read More | ||
| Thoughts on Leadership: Lessons from Martha Mosier | ||
| 4/24/2025 3:28 PM | ||
| With a quieter moment to reflect, I find myself thinking about one of the standout leaders at HomeServices of America—someone I’ve had the privilege of knowing for over two decades: Martha Mosier, Esq. I first met Martha in 1998 when we both worked at National Realty Trust (NRT), now known as Anywhere. At the time,… The post Read More | ||
| Women in Real Estate: Adapting to Luxury Market Shifts | ||
| 4/24/2025 3:02 PM | ||
| Above: Stacey Wright The “30A” real estate market is known for its breathtaking coastal luxury along Northwest Florida’s scenic Highway 30A, and few understand its intricacies better than Stacey Wright. As Compass’ newest luxury real estate advisor, Wright has built an impressive career, facilitating over $80 million in transactions in 2024 alon...Read More | ||
| Pass or Fail: Realtor.com Offers ‘Report Cards’ for All 50 States | ||
| 4/24/2025 2:15 PM | ||
| “C’s get degrees” might be literally true (if a little facetious) when used by a student in reference to their studies—but should we apply that principle to housing? To assess how strongly housing affordability struggles are being felt across the U.S., Realtor.com® has released “report cards” for all 50 states and the District of Colu...Read More | ||
| Protecting Your Digital Presence from Bad Bots | ||
| 4/24/2025 1:48 PM | ||
| Every time you visit a website, there’s an invisible war happening behind the scenes. Nearly half of all internet traffic isn’t human—it’s automated. Even more alarming, about one-third of that traffic comes from “bad bots” designed for malicious purposes. In some countries, like Ireland, these malicious bots make up more than 70% of all webR...Read More | ||