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Almost two years after launching its "Article 10 Rule" campaign, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has upped the ante with a new website that tracks anti-LGBTQ legislators who've received funding from the National Association of Realtors' lobbying arm, the Realtor Political Action Committee.

Fathom posted a $24 million annual loss during a Q4 and 2023 earnings call Thursday afternoon, with executives saying the brokerage's transaction volume dropped less than the industry overall.

We’ve seen how the use of AI technology has grown in the real estate industry, and over time, how agents are using it, for better or worse.  Mid last year, RISMedia shared strategies for real estate professionals to experiment with the tech, and as we’ve kept reporting, shown how agents have found ways to save…

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We’ve seen how the use of AI technology has grown in the real estate industry, and over time, how agents are using it, for better or worse.  Mid last year, RISMedia shared strategies for real estate professionals to experiment with the tech, and as we’ve kept reporting, shown how agents have found ways to save…

The post 3 Reasons Your Business Can’t Completely Rely on AI appeared first on RISMedia.

Mortgage rates push back through 7 percent as more worrisome inflation data puts to rest any lingering hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut this spring.

It can be frustrating and concerning when your house has been on the market longer than expected. You’ve made memories in this home and are likely looking forward to starting a new chapter elsewhere. However, when the sale stalls, it’s crucial to reassess your strategy. We will explore five actionable steps to boost your home’s…

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The influence of women in real estate leadership is growing, as is their impact on the future of the industry. That was one of the most fascinating takeaways from the Delta Media 2024 Real Estate Leadership Survey. Looking at the use of artificial intelligence in real estate, the new study found a significantly higher propensity…

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Julie Delpy-Suranne Jones Political Series ‘The Choice,’ Real Estate Show ‘Buying London,’ Marian Keyes’ ‘Grown Ups’ Adaptation Among Netflix U.K. Commissions  Variety

Though the housing market is correcting as of late, the rental market is still a strong contender for those seeking housing as home prices and mortgage rates remain on the higher side.  While the rental market stays a strong housing contender, what markets are the ones feeling the most benefits from this trend in 2024?…

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Paris Jumps London To Become Europe's Most Talked-About City Online  CoStar Group

Hilton Worldwide Holdings has agreed to pay $210 million for the Graduate Hotels brand, a 10-year-old company that operates hotels in some of the nations biggest college towns.

Is It a Good Time to Buy a House?  NerdWallet

Property and Transfer Tax: If It Moves, Stop Taxing It.  Tax Foundation

Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Property in a London Conservation Area  The World Property Journal

First-time homebuyers have long faced a trifecta of high mortgage rates, low housing inventory and climbing home prices throughout much of the country, making homeownership a difficult journey. Despite these challenges, first-time homebuyers still made up the largest share (55%) of all agency mortgage purchase securities issuance in a decade and a record 47% of…

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Two months of Inman Intel Index survey data shows waning confidence in real-world business-building activities but growing interest in buying leads on the internet.

Average long-term US mortgage rate declines  Boston.com

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) continued to decrease this week, from last week’s average of 6.66% to an average of 6.74% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.74%, down from last week when it averaged 6.88%. A year…

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Mipim talks: the new normal in real estate “is not for the faint-hearted”  React News

Blackstone's European Acquisitions Head Says Firm Isn't 'Waiting for the All-Clear'  CoStar Group