news aggregator

Editor’s Note: The Playbook is an RISMedia bi-weekly segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they not only survive but thrive in these challenging times. Industry professionals explain the strategies they’re employing and unique ideas they’ve formulated. Tune in every other Thursday for another addition to the series.  These days, with…

The post THE PLAYBOOK: Winning Strategies for Database and CRM Utilization appeared first on RISMedia.

Above: Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant In 2020, everything changed for real estate—truly, everything. From how and where agents operated, to where people wanted to live, conventional wisdom just didn’t apply anymore. Traditionally hot markets cooled while remote work and virus fears sent buyers fleeing for small towns. Long-simmering affordability and inventory issues…

The post Bright MLS Economist Looking Long at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange appeared first on RISMedia.

Report: Jacksonville in top-20 best cities for real estate development ...  The Business Journals

Of all the changes wrought by the pandemic, remote work seems to be the one with the most staying power. As both workers and companies discover that many jobs are easily accomplished from home, the need for office infrastructure—whether that is a second-floor cubicle on Main Street or a corporate megaplex outfitted with massage chairs…

The post Are Corporate Megaplex Reversals Spilling Into Residential? appeared first on RISMedia.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.79% this week, up from 6.57% last week. This is according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) from Freddie Mac released Thursday.  This week’s numbers: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79% as of June 1, 2023, up from last week when it averaged 6.57%. A year ago at…

The post Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Point Since November appeared first on RISMedia.

10 new TV & streaming shows for June: Roy Keane, Black Mirror ...  Irish Examiner

Overall home purchases dropped 41 percent, suggesting investors have pulled back from the market more than consumers during a period of high rates and volatile home prices, according to Redfin.

278 David's Bridal leases across the U.S. up for sale as retailer continues search for buyer  The Business Journals

Centene CEO Sarah London says corporation relied on longtime ...  The Business Journals

U.S. Mortgage Lending Hits 20-Year Low As Interest Rates Remain High  Benzinga

Ikea Continues £700M UK Retail Real Estate Push - London  Bisnow

Foreign National Charged for $1.8M Wire Fraud and Money ...  Department of Justice

Measurabl Raises $93M For Real Estate ESG As VC Investment For ...  Crunchbase News

These real estate brokers say they're building a disruptive brokerage based on their bullish belief in their Oregon market.

Did Macron just dispel Central and Eastern Europe's skepticism ...  Atlantic Council

RLTY: A High-Yielding Real Estate CEF To Hedge Against Inflation  Seeking Alpha

Chicago's racial home value gap is second among big U.S. cities  Crain's Chicago Business

The former rivals are now jointly providing cash offers to consumers in a total of 16 markets, most of them spread out across the Sunbelt.

Gianluca Romano on the European investment market  Eurobuild CEE

Susi Beatty of Beatty Cos. is into way more than real estate ...  The Business Journals