LeadingRE Welcomes New Business Solution
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® welcomes LiveEasy to its Solutions Group program. LiveEasy’s diverse tools help simplify the moving and home ownership process. By introducing these services, LeadingRE’s network of 550 market-leading real estate firms can further support clients during the move process and stay connected afterward. LiveEasy is a consumer engagement platform…
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Embracing Sustainability: The Top Eco-Friendly Home Improvements
Green home improvements have taken center stage in an era marked by growing environmental concerns and a desire to reduce carbon footprints. Homeowners increasingly recognize the importance of adopting Eco-friendly home improvement practices for the planet’s well-being and the long-term benefits they bring to their lives. From solar panels to energy-efficient appliances, an array of…
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Why Virtual Staging AI is Transforming the Home-Staging Industry
The real estate industry is one of continuous evolution. From online listings to virtual tours, technological advancements have significantly impacted how homes are bought and sold. One innovation that’s been steadily gaining traction is virtual staging. Virtual staging is the art of digitally furnishing an empty home to give buyers a better sense of what…
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Foreclosure Activity Rises in August
A total of 33,952 properties had foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions—in August, up 7% from a month ago but down 2% from a year ago, according to a new report from ATTOM. ATTOM’s Foreclosure Market Report for August found that nationwide one in every 4,113 housing units had a foreclosure filing in…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Expands in Italy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has announced its further expansion in Italy with the launch of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Como Lake Palazzo Estate, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Tuscany Coast, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Milano. All three offices will be led by industry leader, Marina Rizzotto Yakovleva. “We are thrilled Marina Rizzotto Yakovleva and her team are now part…
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Existing-Home Sales Decreased 0.7% in August
Continuing in its downward trend, sales of existing homes moved lower last month, down 0.7% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.04 million, according to the latest existing-home sales report from the National Association of REALTORS®. Year-over-year, sales dropped 15.3%, according to the report. This follows July’s downturn of 2.2% and June’s…
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The Power of a Strong Digital Presence
Since partnering with Real Estate Webmasters 12 years ago, Michael Perna—team leader of The Perna Team at eXp Realty—has greatly benefited from the website provider’s extensive SEO capabilities. Today, the recognition for his brand continues to grow exponentially. “When my agents meet somebody that comes through our site, the most common reaction is, ‘Oh my…
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Mortgage Rates Remain Relatively Flat This Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) remained relatively flat, increasing minorly from last week’s average of 7.18% to an average of 7.19% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.19% as of September 21, 2023, up from last week when…
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Leading Economic Indicators Continue to Trend Down
The Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell 0.4% in August to 105.4, continuing the recent downward trend, according to the latest release from The Conference Board. August’s LEI is down 3.8% over the six-month period between February and August 2023—little changed from its 3.9% contraction over the previous six months (August 2022 to February 2023). “With…
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Thoughts on Leadership: Lessons From the NFL
Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time studying the connection between sports and leadership, and specifically football and leadership, drawing inspiration from sports icons like my buddies Dwight “The Catch” Clark, Ronnie Lott, Steve Mariucci, Brent Jones, and Johnnie Johnson, Allan Dalton and Jimmy Burgess, along with Eddie DeBartolo, Bill Walsh, Joe Montana…
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