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Remodeling Projects That Will Boost Your Home’s Value
There are two ways to think about remodeling projects that will boost your home’s value; you can get one or two major remodels done or opt for a bunch of small fixes. Depending on your budget and your ti
Signs that Now is the Time to Sell Your Home
There are many reasons why it may be time to sell your home. You may need more space to make room for a growing family or you need to downsize after your kids leave the nest. Whatever your motivations, you
Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Most home buyers start the process anxious, excited, nervous, and some are downright terrified. It’s natural. A home is the largest and most expensive purchase that most people will make in a lifetime. I
Homebuyer Lawsuit Against HomeServices of America, Douglas Elliman Dismissed
A U.S. District Court Judge in Florida has dismissed the homebuyer commission lawsuit Lutz v. HomeServices of America. In a filing from Judge K. Michael Moore today, the lawsuit—which also named Douglas Elliman as a defendant—was ordered closed following the dismissal of the plaintiffs second am...
Forbes Global Properties Expands Western U.S. Presence
Forbes Global Properties has announced that boutique real estate agency MTN UTAH has joined its network. The brokerage will now serve as the exclusive Forbes Global Properties representative across Wasatch, Summit, Morgan and Weber counties in Utah. “We are thrilled to welcome MTN Utah to the Fo...
Foreign Buyers Up Pre-Tariffs; Future Uncertain
International buying was up in the U.S. as of March 2025, with 78,100 existing homes totaling $56 billion being purchased by foreign buyers, according to data from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). NAR’s 2025 International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate report surveyed NA...
PropStream To Attend Limitless Expo
PropStream has announced its attendance at the Limitless Expo, which will be held from July 31st to August 2nd in Dallas, Texas, at the Gaylord Texan Resort. “In real estate, it’s not just about what you know, but who you know as well,” the company stated in a release. “Limitless offers an...
Tariff Effects on Inflation Appear to Show Up in June Reading
At last month’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he expected the effects of tariffs to begin showing up in the summer of this year. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides at least some evid...
Bright MLS Expands Safety for Subscribers With Tether RE Collaboration
Bright MLS has announced a collaboration with Tether RE, a real estate safety and productivity platform. Bright MLS stated that subscribers will soon have the option to subscribe to Tether RE, a personal safety platform designed specifically for real estate professionals. The MLS is the first in t...
NAR Launches New Member-Exclusive Market Statistics Dashboard
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has published the NAR Market Statistics Dashboard today. The Dashboard is a member-exclusive tool that provides NAR members with unparalleled local housing data that enhances their ability to help their clients buy and sell homes. “The new Dashboard is ...
Who Will Be Named the Rookie of the Year? Meet the 5 Agents Now Competing for the National Title
Designed to honor real estate agents who demonstrate standout success in their first year in the business, RISMedia’s fourth annual Real Estate Rookie of the Year award—sponsored by industry education leader, Colibri Real Estate—has announced five Regional Rookie of the Year winners for 2025.�...
High-Producing Tammy Register Team Moves to eXp Realty
eXp Realty® has announced that veteran North Carolina real estate leader Tammy Register has officially joined the brokerage, bringing her 15-agent team and five operational staff with her. Based in the Raleigh-Durham metro area, The Tammy Register Team closed more than $88 million in sales volume a...
The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices
If recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.
The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear
Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier....
The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading
There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story....
Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first....
Should You Buy a Vacation Home?
Now that summer’s here, you’re probably planning your next getaway. But what if you didn’t have to? ...
What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today
If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong....
Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.
If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell?...
Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that....