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Sales of Dallas-area homes surge - Dallas Business Journal - The Business Journals
Businessman Eric Hovde enters Wisconsin U.S. Senate race to unseat Democrat Tammy Baldwin - CBS News
Bad property debt exceeds reserves at largest US banks - The Australian Financial Review
Greg Schwartz’s Tomo launches AI-powered home search platform
Jungo and Homebot team up to cultivate mortgage prospects
Guaranteed Rate Supports Home Affordability with Public-Partnered Grants
Mortgage servicer Guaranteed Rate is expanding its Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-backed mortgage products. The company cites this move as demonstrating its “proven commitment to supporting housing affordability.” The HomeReady (offered by Fannie Mae) and Home Possible (administered by Freddie Mac) mortgage grant programs offer a $2,500 non-repayable grant. The grants are part of a…
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Inside Real Estate Announces Acquisition of AI-Powered Solution
Software firm Inside Real Estate has announced the acquisition of Folio by Amitree, an AI-powered email productivity solution. The tool, highlighted as a valuable one for real estate professionals, securely detects a real estate professional’s transactions and organizes them in real time. Folio, as a smart transaction assistant, helps compress the email workflow for over…
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20 US Neighborhoods That Still Have Affordable Housing - GOBankingRates
New-Home Mortgage Applications Soar In January as Housing Starts Stumble
The rally in new-home demand isn’t letting up as homebuyers facing inventory challenges on the resale market turned to new construction to realize their homeownership dreams. Mortgage applications for new-home purchases jumped 19.1% in January compared to a year ago and rose 38% month over month, according to the January Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder…
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Social Skills: 5 Social Media Red Flags Every Agent Should Avoid
While social media is an essential tool for real estate professionals looking to expand their reach, knowing the best (and worst) practices is crucial. Having a successful online presence involves careful consideration of the content you share, and an understanding of what could lead to potential pitfalls that could undermine your professional reputation. Explore these…
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London Homes Have Proven to Be a Smart Investment - Mansion Global
Leading Index: ‘No Recession in 2024’
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. declined by 0.4% in January 2024 to 102.7, following a 0.2% decline in December 2023. The LEI contracted by 3.0% over the six-month period between July 2023 and January 2024, a smaller decrease than the 4.1% decline over the previous six months. “The U.S. LEI…
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COURT REPORT: DOJ Tips Hand on Decoupling; Moehrl Case Delayed
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. It’s been yet another week of riveting court case drama surrounding the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and powerhouse brokerages, in addition to demands by the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding decoupled commissions…
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