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Global Spotlight: New Developments Present Prime Opportunities for Investors

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2024-10-18 13:03

Above: Experience the finest contemporary Mediterranean island living of Elounda Hills in Crete. When it comes to purchasing properties abroad, new developments can present desirable opportunities that balance investment potential with alluring lifestyles. Whether searching for a vacation home, a golden visa opportunity, a full-time residence or an investment property, broadening a home search globally…

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Positive Signs: Single-Family New Construction, Permits Rise in September

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2024-10-18 12:35

On the heels of two consecutive months of homebuilder confidence increases that broke a four-month streak of drops, the latest data on single-family housing starts and permits from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development bears that sentiment out. According to the bureau’s September Monthly New Residential Construction report,…

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A 25-acre ‘tree house’ haven with an airplane guest room hits market

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2024-10-18 12:33
The unique getaway completed in 2010 by late craftsman and entrepreneur Reggie Whibley is on the market for $1.75 million. The hunt is on for a buyer who doesn't care about cell or internet service.

Fannie Mae: Current Economic Footing is Better Than Predicted

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2024-10-18 12:30

The economy is looking stronger than what was previously predicted, due to signs like stronger payroll growth and revisions in national accounts, according to the October 2024 commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group.  While the ESR Group stated it still expects economic growth to slow from the robust 3.2% pace…

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Majority of sellers know they aren’t on hook for buyer commission: Poll

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2024-10-18 12:12
In a nationwide Inman-Dig Insight poll of active homebuyers, fewer than 5 percent of shoppers now listing their current home said they didn't realize that they could decline to pay buyer-side commissions.

Breaking bad news: How to have tough client conversations

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2024-10-18 11:29
The energy you bring to client communication, Rachael Hite writes, can be the difference between a peaceful process and buyer or seller meltdown.

How to defuse explosive real estate situations

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2024-10-18 11:26
Conflict with clients and colleagues is stressful, Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to respond to and deal with that stress so that it doesn't take a toll on you or your transactions.

Beverly Hills-based The Agency tips hat to latest Dallas recruits

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2024-10-18 11:12
Led by Megan and Damon Williamson, The Agency's rapidly growing Dallas office most recently onboarded luxury agents Courtney Michalek of Compass and Andrea Childress of Monument Realty.

FootFallz hits high notes, but it’s a familiar tune: Tech Review

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2024-10-18 10:22
FootFallz is a mobile-first application that fastens the listing agent to their title rep and mortgage partners and marries productivity with new business generation.

Mortgage Mix: Fairway Hit With $10M Redlining Fine; Industry Lobbyists Pull Back

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2024-10-18 10:13

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. -One of the largest lenders in the country, Wisconsin-based Fairway Independent Mortgage, is the latest company found to be engaging in racial discrimination as part of a long-running federal anti-redlining initiative. According to the Department…

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Clear Cooperation, NAR, SCOTUS: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2024-10-18 09:40
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
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