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As we kick off 2025, riding the wave of momentum into the first few months of the year is more important than ever. While the industry continues to adapt to the new era of real estate, charting a path forward begins with an intentional focus on your goals in addition to going above and beyond…

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Bill Pulte, CEO of private equity firm Pulte Capital Partners, has been nominated to be the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). President Donald Trump announced the nomination on his Truth Social account. “Bill needs no formal introduction to the Great Citizens of our Country, because they have seen, and many have…

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After adding 1,000 agents per month in 2024, Real said January could become its most productive hiring month in company history.

A forest-rich green monogram with serif font replaces the deep reds and howling wolf profile of earlier efforts. The new designs aim to reinforce the entrepreneurial spirit of the Lone Wolf brand.

Rocket Companies has announced the launch of its new website Rocket.com. Rocket.com allows consumers to search, purchase and manage their home financing with an AI-driven experience, combining the forces of Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Homes. Rocket stated that Rocket.com will improve the home buying process by bringing home search, financing and servicing together in one…

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ATTOM Data’s Year End 2024 Home Sales Report has found that homesellers made a $122,500 profit on typical sales in 2024, a return on investment of 53.8%. Although both of these numbers soared to near record levels, the profit margin for median-priced home sales nationwide receded from 56.9% to 53.8%.  This decline in profit margin…

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In a slight reversal of the past month’s trends, the average 30-year mortgage rate decreased from its average last week of 7.04% down to 6.96% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac, released Thursday.  “After crossing the 7%-mark last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage saw its first decline…

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In a slight reversal of the past month’s trends, the average 30-year mortgage rate decreased from its average last week of 7.04% down to 6.96% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac, released Thursday.  “After crossing the 7%-mark last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage saw its first decline…

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At Inman Connect New York, Erik Carlson said he wants everyone to know the real estate franchisor is "open for business."

Interview: Ultra-prime property investor & developer George Brooksbank on trophy homes, HNW trends & why London remains the capital of the world  PrimeResi

Diaspora Property Expo 2025 U.S.A launched  Adomonline

In his latest Inman Interview, CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance talked about AI transforming residential portals from digital classifieds to immersive, highly-personalized home shopping platforms.

Following a tough year of commission lawsuits and a challenging housing market, the Inman founder reminded real estate professionals on Thursday that they are survivors poised for a rebirth.

Understanding the psychology of consumers can help you create better relationships quicker, founder of The Talent Brokerage, Giselle Ugarte, said at Inman Connect New York.

While some stumble into their brand organically, panelists at Inman Connect New York Wednesday emphasized that successful branding is a strategic process that requires authenticity and consistency.

Florida Has the Most Expensive New Home in U.S. Here's the Price.  Miami New Times

Find out how this sales manager has built game-changing systems and relationships across three decades in real estate.

Giant Korean Fund Goes On $1.6B Real Estate Spree  Bisnow

Investors poised to deploy more capital in 2025 as U.S. commercial real estate market primed for growth  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

Need a little wind in your sails? Real’s Jimmy Burgess shares momentum-building strategies to help real estate agents move forward onstage at Inman Connect New York 2025.