Guaranteed Rate Expands Community Engagement Initiative
Guaranteed Rate has announced the next wave of expansion of its Community Engagement Initiative, designed to significantly improve funded volume in underserved communities nationwide. May 2024 marks the formal launch of phase two of this initiative, as the company has recorded rapid progress in its community work with diverse segments. The initiative’s first phase focused…
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Empowering Veteran Homebuyers
Eighty years ago, Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act (colloquially known as the G.I. Bill) into law. This law established programs that continue to serve veterans as they readjust to civilian life and reward them for their service to this country. Eight decades later, one of those programs continues to provide veterans with…
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LeadingRE Expands Solutions Group Program
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has added HOMEstretch to its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources, used by the company’s global network of 550 market-leading real estate firms. HOMEstretch–operating in seven U.S. cities with plans for national expansion–provides value-added services to prepare homes for sale, including home clear-outs, interior and exterior painting,…
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Understanding Mold in Homes: What it is, Common Causes and Why It’s a Concern
Mold is a fungus that thrives in damp environments, often becoming a concern in homes. It produces spores that travel through the air and can settle on moist surfaces, leading to rapid growth. Mold’s presence in homes can pose significant health risks and cause structural damage, making it essential for homeowners and buyers to understand.…
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COURT REPORT: Judge Approves Seller Settlements; AREAA Files First Lawsuit
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. AREAA The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. and the Fair Housing Center of the Greater Palm Beaches, have filed a…
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FBS Welcomes 4 New Customers to the Flexmls® Platform
FBS, a leading provider of MLS technology, announces the addition of Northwest Indiana Realtor Association (NIRA), Great Smoky Mountains Association of Realtors (GSMAR), Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI), and Ulster County Board of Realtors (UCBR) to the Flexmls® platform, signaling a strong start to the year on the heels of an impactful 2023. …
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NAR Calls on Real Estate Technology Startups to Apply for Pitch Battle Competition
The National Association of REALTORS® today opened applications for the “Pitch Battle” competition taking place at the 2024 Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit, the premier event for real estate technology. The sixth annual iOi Summit will take place Aug. 28-29 in Chicago, Illinois. The Pitch Battle competition, presented by NAR’s venture capital arm Second…
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Webinar Recap: How to Level-Up Responsiveness for Stronger Client Connections
In the latest RISMedia webinar—“The Power of Being Available 24/7: How to Level-Up Responsiveness for Stronger Client Connections”—panelists Mandy Rewis, head of Business Development and Partnerships at SignMore; Eric Landry, associate broker at Portside Real Estate Group; and Angela Adams, REALTOR® with Michael Saunders & Company, discuss elevating agent responsiveness and communication to create stronger…
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Compass Leader Bullish on Agent Value; Sees Major Sales Rebound Coming
Above, Robert Reffkin Shifting gears during a standard company earnings report last week, Compass Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin delivered a state-of-the-industry address in which, among other things, he insisted that the residential real estate market will rebound dramatically in the coming years, driven by factors such as increased inventory, all-cash homebuyers and low mortgage…
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Planting the Seeds for Future Growth
Above, John Armstrong VITALS: RE/MAX Rising Years in business: 8 Size: 1 office, 80 agents Regions Served: Central Illinois 2023 Sales Volume: 1,100 2023 Transaction Volume: $270 million http://www.remaxrising.com A second-generation REALTOR®, John Armstrong—co-owner and managing broker of RE/MAX Rising—initially resisted getting into the business over fear that he would spend too many nights and…
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