Forging through a year engulfed in ongoing lawsuits and unexpected scandals and topped off by rising interest and mortgage rates and skyrocketing home prices, this year’s RISMedia Real Estate Newsmakers Hall of Fame class not only stands out for their companies’ continued success in an increasingly difficult market, but also for their firms’ newsworthy accomplishments…

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In a filing Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Gibson vs. NAR plaintiff attorneys—which includes the Burnett trial’s Michael Ketchmark—requested the court grant them one-third of the $110.6 million settlement pool (which equates to $36.8 million) as payment for their legal fees and work on the case. Specifically, the filing stated that “Class Counsel respectfully request that…

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In the ever-evolving world of residential real estate, accurately understanding and conveying property value is paramount. At the core of this endeavor lies a crucial tool: maps. The importance of accurate and insightful mapping cannot be overstated, as it plays a vital role in both pricing and marketing properties. Here are some top tips for…

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Louisville real estate market one of the worst in US, according to new study  WHAS11.com

The average loan balance for first mortgages rose from $345,761 in the first quarter to $356,993 in the second, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.

4 North Texas cities among best real estate markets in the US, study says  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

Cardone Capital CEO Grant Cardone slammed VP Kamala Harris' housing policies on Fox Business, saying they will lead to the collapse of the housing market in Democratic-led states.

In a filing outlining costs and expenses, plaintiffs' attorney Michael Ketchmark estimates he has spent 7,000 hours on Gibson and other commission suits for work totaling $10.1 million since 2019.

Mortgage applications decreased 10.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending August 16, 2024. This is a large decrease from the most recent weeks of increases, however refinance activity remains strong as rates have lowered. This week’s data: The Market Composite Index,…

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Singapore's HECapital Buys 147-155 Wardour St in London  Mingtiandi

With the release of Real Estate Webmasters’ (REW) newest CRM, the leading real estate technology innovator has leapfrogged every other “all-in-one” real estate platform to take the No. 1 spot in the combined website, lead generation and CRM space, according to the company.  “When Zillow acquired Follow Up Boss (FUB), I knew it was time…

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Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) has officially announced Charles El-Moussa as the company’s new General Counsel, effective immediately. MRED stated that El-Moussa will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance to the company’s ongoing strategic discussions, ensuring the multiple listings service continues to stay ahead of the curve and navigate the complex challenges of…

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The numbers suggest that the labor market cooled off much faster than was previously thought and is not in as strong a position as believed. The Federal Reserve now also has a case to make a bigger cut in interest rates than initially anticipated come September.

How to build client roster by helping them invest in homes via the mid-term rental strategy Help buyers complete transactions by using mid-term rentals to bridge gaps in housing How realtors can make extra money by managing and co-hosting homes in the mid-term rental space (and also a way to find buyers via tenants) How […]

2 Dallas-area ZIP codes rank as hottest U.S. housing markets in 2024  CultureMap Dallas

Office Losses Slow, But Funds Lose Value At $80B Brookfield Real Estate Unit  Bisnow

From left, Mauricio Umansky and Jason Haber When in February the American Real Estate Association (AREA, our acronym usage, not theirs) was created with hopes of becoming an alternative to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), it could not have come at a more logical time. For last fall NAR found itself on the losing…

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Europe’s third largest listed retail RE company sees profits up 10%  PropertyEU

Birkdale Village’s new owner linked to iconic U.S. buildings, invests in its properties  Charlotte Observer

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board invests €500m to Blackstone Real Estate Partners Europe VII  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.