Supercharge Your Business for a New Era of Real Estate
Change is no longer on the horizon. It’s here. Now more than ever, RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange is a can’t-miss gathering of more than 400 of the industry’s most powerful residential real estate decision-makers. Join us on September 4 – 6 at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., where 100 of…
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Douglas Elliman Settles Lawsuits, With Over Half of Payment ‘Contingent’
The settlement domino effect appears to be accelerating. Only one company—Keller Williams—chose to settle commission-focused lawsuits in the three months between November 2023 and February 2024, even as hundreds of companies were named in dozens of Burnett copycat suits across the country following a $1.8 billion verdict against the industry. Now, in the last month…
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Westchester Area and Long Island Home Prices Up More Than 10%
The latest market report or March from OneKey MLS, covering the southern counties of New York state (from Long Island to the Hudson Valley), shows a year-over-year regional median sales price increase in single-family homes by 10.2%. ($650,000, compared to $590,000 in March 2023). Condominiums and co-ops experienced price increases as well: Condos: $475,000 to $495,000,…
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Keller Williams Blasts Lawsuit by Former CEO as ‘Public Relations’ Stunt
Lawyers for Keller Williams fired back at former CEO John Davis in a court filing this week, claiming he is using the judicial system as a vehicle for publicity—the latest volley in an acrimonious legal saga that has included a withdrawn sexual assault claim, accusations of wild self-dealing and high-level leadership shake-ups at the mega-franchisor.…
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With New Inflation Data Glum, Lower Mortgage Rates May Have to Wait
Hopes for lower mortgage rates soon were tempered Friday as inflation showed little signs of easing in March, with a key report the Federal Reserve eyes closely showing that price pressures remain elevated. The PCE Index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, rose 2.8% from a year ago in March, the same as in…
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United Real Estate Unveils Financial Wellness Services Nationally
United® Real Estate has announced the official rollout of its Financial Wellness Program. The curated bundle of services bridges longstanding gaps for independent contractors. In addition to an ever-growing suite of marketing tools, lead generation tools, and unique commission structures that maximize an affiliate’s income, United’s agents and owners will now have access to a…
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MORTGAGE MIX: Top Loan Officers Indicted for Fraud; Fed Highlights Financial Concerns
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. –Rates continue to push above 7%, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac, as new inflation data and slower than expected economic growth have tempered hopes that the Federal Reserve will significantly slash rates…
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Anywhere Named for 5th Time as One of the Best Employers for Diversity
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. was named on the America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 list, presented by Forbes and Statista Inc. This is the fifth time Anywhere was recognized as a diversity leader by Forbes, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to inclusion in real estate. Anywhere ranks among the publication’s top 50 companies, jumping more…
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Women in Real Estate: Navigating the Industry’s Sea Change
Above, Vickey Barron The industry has undergone a seismic shift in the wake of the Burnett verdict, prompting a greater emphasis on transparency and consumer confidence. As we prepare for the changes that could inevitably be coming down the pike, some people have taken a more proactive approach. Amid this industry-wide transformation, the Real Estate…
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Newsmakers Spotlight: Ryan Davis at the Forefront of DEI Education, Ensuring Inclusive Leadership and Pathways Across the Industry
Ryan Davis, vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), has evolved into a leader that over 1.5 million members across over 1,000 state and local REALTOR® associations turn to for strategy and guidance. His drive and determination to shape a diverse and inclusive real estate industry is…
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