Another year is almost in the books, and with it, a cavalcade of economists and experts seeking to peer into the future and predict the subsequent year’s housing market. As brokers and agents parse out their path forward, these big national trends are not always the most useful guidance—even when they are accurate. After many…
Above, Lawrence Yun and Nadia Evangelou At the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Real Estate Forecast Summit, held remotely Dec. 9, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicted that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates Dec. 10, with two more cuts next year. But taking a longer view after multiple sluggish years for housing, Yun…
Above: Jimmy McNally Jimmy McNally, sales manager for CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises in Apollo Beach, Florida, is a leading driver of innovation—and a big part of his success has been using MoxiWorks to support agent productivity and growth goals. Building on that momentum, McNally is driving the firm’s next phase of growth with RISE by…
Corcoran Sawyer Smith has announced the acquisition of Liberty Realty, an independently owned brokerage operating in Hudson County since 1995. The agreement brings Liberty Realty’s agents and offices under the Corcoran Sawyer Smith umbrella. Liberty Realty has maintained a significant presence in Hudson County for nearly three decades, the company said in a release, offering…
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Road to Housing Act removed from defense bill The Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan comprehensive housing reform bill passed by the U.S. Senate, has met a new roadblock. The bill, previously attached to…
The Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) has announced the inclusion of The Oregon Life Property Group to its rapidly expanding national network. This strategic partnership signifies an opportunity for Oregon Life to take advantage of JMG’s proven platform and referral pipeline promise to drive growth and elevate their entire platform. Led by Tony Apa, The Oregon…
Founded in 1976, Seven Gables Real Estate has grown to become the leading independent brokerage in Orange County, California, composed of 11 offices responsible for more than $2.2B in business over the past 12 months. But the company’s influence extends well beyond its SoCal borders. A part of the firm virtually since its inception, CEO…
Above, Annie Hanna Cestra Howard Hanna Real Estate Services announces that COO Annie Hanna Cestra has been elected chairman of the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission. This commission serves as the state regulatory body, responsible for overseeing real estate licensure, consumer protection and professional standards within the commonwealth. As COO of Howard Hanna Real Estate…
Above, Mark and Ginger Gentry Compass, the tech-enabled national real estate services company, recently welcomed The Gentry Team. As a leader in sales in Moore County, North Carolina, for the past three decades, The Gentry Team brings over 75 years of experience and $1.2 billion in total sales volume. “The Gentry Team is a strong…
In the highly competitive world of real estate, team leaders play a crucial role in guiding and developing their agents. A well-trained, motivated team can lead to increased sales, better client relationships and overall business success. However, many real estate team leaders fail to properly develop their agents, resulting in stagnant growth, high turnover, and…
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