The Federal Reserve has maintained that a 2% annual inflation rate is its goal. After months of inflation moving back up due to factors such as tariffs, reversing what looked like a slow but steady descent to 2%, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) saw a reversal…
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Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Monday that he expects a rapid decline in housing-related inflation despite higher costs for other items. He also suggested interest rate cuts may be warranted even as overall inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target. In his speech at Columbia University, Miran noted that current shelter inflation readings reflect…
There are all kinds of numbers available for people to ponder as they set on the path to homeownership. Every month the National Association of Realtors® releases a home-purchase affordability report which provides the latest national facts and figures regarding qualifying income needed to buy a home, current average mortgage rate, median family income and…
Forbes Global Properties is marking its fifth anniversary this month, reflecting on the growth of its invitation-only network of independent real estate brokerages focused on high-end and ultra high-end residential markets. The company’s objective since 2020 was to develop a collaborative international platform for brokerages operating at the upper tier of the real estate market.…
Above, Bess Freedman. Recently, while traveling, I went to the gym at a little hotel. When I walked in, there was a small counter offering protein bars, trail mix, Gatorade and water—all available on the honor system. A simple sign read: “Please take what you want, leave your name and room number and we will…
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Since joining United Real Estate in 2010, Vice President of Marketing Amanda Cline has played a key role in driving the company’s brand and digital transformation—leading strategic initiatives that have fueled significant company growth and operational efficiency. In addition to elevating both design and user engagement through guiding the rollout of United’s modern logo and…
Three proptech companies were selected this week as finalists in RISMedia’s first-annual Tech Showdown, a new competition designed to discover and elevate the next wave of innovation in real estate technology. The finalists—Courted, Fiji App and Oppy—offer cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions that respectively address: recruiting and retention; brokerage valuation; and virtual assistants. During a live pitch…
Keller Williams Realty, LLC has named Patrick Ferry to a senior advisory and coaching role within KW Maps Coaching, the company’s training and coaching division. Ferry will serve as a senior advisor in digital marketing and as a full-time coach providing one-on-one and group coaching to Keller Williams-affiliated agents, teams and market centers, according to…
Above: David Mussari. David Mussari Broker/Owner/Managing Partner Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty Mason, Ohio https://www.bhhspro.com Region served: Ohio and surrounding border markets Years in real estate: 30 Number of offices: 40 Number of agents: 700 Most effective recruiting pitch: “We have our business, and you have your business.” Agents come here and stay because we’re…
With the last FOMC meeting and interest rate cuts of the year in the rear-view mirror, combined with typical holiday time slowdowns, economists were not surprised to see a decrease in mortgage applications this week. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) report, the Market Composite Index—the measure of mortgage loan activity volume—decreased 3.8%…
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