As if the usual residential real estate flashpoints of fluctuating interest rates, affordability and inventory issues in many parts of the country weren’t enough to worry about, now agents must keep a watchful eye on the potential effects of market interrupters such as the tensions in the Middle East and jobs-swallowing AI. Many experienced Realtors®…

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Homesellers navigating renovations and repairs before listing are facing a complex landscape shaped by economic pressures, evolving expectations and persistent industry challenges. With many buyers seeking turnkey homes, making all the fixes can be problematic financially. Greatbuildz.com Co-CEO Jon Grishpul points out major renovation pain points, myths and realities. Pain points Cost overruns and budget…

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The reality of being a real estate agent can be brutal. Your phone buzzes at 9:00 p.m. with a client question. You get a text early on a Sunday morning about a showing. Your family dinner gets interrupted by an appraisal that needs attention. Sound familiar? Real estate agents sacrifice a lot for their careers,…

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Above: Colette Ching. After more than 20 years in real estate leadership, one thing has remained constant: markets change, people don’t. In every cycle, we see the same pattern. When the market is strong, many can win. When the market shifts, only the skilled and the supported rise to the top. Today, we are firmly…

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Spring is the busiest season for home sales, but the ‘dream home’ narrative often ends abruptly once the inspector arrives. Visible mold or a history of moisture issues frequently leads to inspection contingencies, allowing buyers to back out or demand costly repairs, while lenders may refuse financing on affected homes.  Restoration 1 owners Vanessa and…

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Above: Ashton Real Estate Group of REMAX Advantage Co-Founders Gary Ashton and Debra Beagle. Talk about traveling to the beat of a different drum… Linda Ronstadt may have famously sung the words, but Gary Ashton has lived them, almost quite literally. While Ashton never garnered gold records as a rock band drummer, he’s achieved incredible…

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The recent press release for a 20-member team leaving one national brokerage to align with another was fairly boilerplate; the kind of update that is quickly reabsorbed into the churn of a news cycle.  But sometimes there is a story within the story. Sandra Rathe, leader of The Sandra Rathe Team, took RISMedia behind the…

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Real estate people love to extol the limitless potential of a career in the business. Michele Harrington’s story makes the hype a reality.  While Harrington’s path from U.S. Marine to CEO of Southern California’s iconic FirstTeam Real Estate was anything but predictable, there was one constant that fueled her momentum every step of the way:…

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