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Remodeling Projects That Will Boost Your Home’s Value
There are two ways to think about remodeling projects that will boost your home’s value; you can get one or two major remodels done or opt for a bunch of small fixes. Depending on your budget and your ti
Signs that Now is the Time to Sell Your Home
There are many reasons why it may be time to sell your home. You may need more space to make room for a growing family or you need to downsize after your kids leave the nest. Whatever your motivations, you
Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Most home buyers start the process anxious, excited, nervous, and some are downright terrified. It’s natural. A home is the largest and most expensive purchase that most people will make in a lifetime. I
The Smartest Move in Real Estate Franchising
A Q&A With Charis Moreno, Executive Vice President, Growth, NextHome, Inc. Brokerage ownership has changed dramatically over the past few years. Large operators are facing mounting pressure from rising technology costs, recruiting challenges, operational complexity and increasing demands from b...
The Art of Adaptation: Thriving in a Changing Market
Pamela Jowers District Director/State Broker Fathom Realty Mission Viejo, California https://pamelajowers.fathomrealty.com Region served: California Years in real estate: 15 Number of agents: Just under 600 Favorite part of your job: The people. I enjoy building relationships, earning the trust of c...
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors’ Greg DuPey Named Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors has announced that franchise business owner Greg DuPey has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). According to a release, DuPey and his wife, Theresa, purchased an existing Pillar To Post franchise in Morrisville, P...
Forbes Global Properties Expands to Argentina and Uruguay
Forbes Global Properties has announced its expansion into Argentina and Uruguay with the addition of Miranda Bosch, a Buenos Aires-based real estate and art firm. Miranda Bosch will be the exclusive representative of the brand in both countries. Celebrating nearly two decades, Miranda Bosch serves c...
StreetEasy Caps Lead-Gen Program, Walling Off Larger Brokerages
Conflict between Zillow and Compass is escalating on a new front, as Zillow-owned portal StreetEasy recently introduced a brokerage cap that directly affects the mega-brokerage. The specialized New York City portal StreetEasy recently introduced a new cap to its Experts program—an invite-only lead...
Mortgage Mix: Rates Spiral to 7%, Fed Sued Over Alleged ‘Private’ Wall Street Talks
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. Start with the numbers: Mortgage rates are climbing fast, with Freddie Mac’s benchmark survey reporting 6.76% on average this week for the 30-ye...
Inflation Still Elevated, Fed Path to Rate Hike Grows More Clear
Inflation saw no unexpected moves as the Iran war keeps the situation elevated, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With this month’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) a key indicator for the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, all eyes are on price pressures, which are simult...
Council of Multiple Listing Services Names New Director of Advocacy
The Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) has named Cameron Kinzer Director of Advocacy, in a move the trade association said will expand its capacity to represent the MLS community as legislative, regulatory and policy decisions increasingly shape the future of the housing market. Kinz...
Global Tensions and High Prices Squash Consumer Outlook Ahead of Fed Decision
Agents and brokers are likely to continue encountering hesitant consumers, as the University of Michigan reports that preliminary sentiment dropped for the second month in a row on Sept. 11. The consumer sentiment index—which utilizes personal finances, business conditions and buying conditions to...
Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?
Data centers probably weren't on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home....
The Housing Market Split in 2. Which Side Is Your House On?
Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point....
Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer
For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away....
Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move
You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…...
Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.
Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards....
Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.
Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home....
Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At
You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app....
Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.
A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on....