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Flyhomes’ NeighborVote reveals neighborhood political leanings

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2024-11-01 15:06
NeighborVote combines precinct-level voting data aggregated by the MIT Election Data & Science Lab with Flyhomes AI, allowing users to ask questions, such as  “Is this home in a red or blue neighborhood?” or view political insights directly on a home’s listing page, according to the report.

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Announces Two Strategic Acquisitions

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2024-11-01 13:28

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (HHRES) has announced two significant mergers that will expand its market reach and reinforce its commitment to client service. In just two days, HHRES has welcomed two firms into Howard Hanna: Big Hill Realty in Dayton, Ohio, and The Alliance Group Realty in Hilton Head, South Carolina. HHRES stated that…

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Second Century Ventures Selects 8 Tech Companies for 2025 REACH Canada

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2024-11-01 12:56

Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, has announced eight companies selected for its 2025 REACH Canada program. These firms operate within a diverse range of market segments and specializations, offering productivity and efficiency solutions for real estate professionals while addressing some of society’s growing housing challenges.   “The vision…

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Mortgage Mix: DOJ Sues Rocket Mortgage; GSEs Report Q3 Earnings

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2024-11-01 12:03

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. – The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Rocket Mortgage and two separate appraisal firms in the U.S. District Court in Colorado, alleging that the firms participated in discriminatory practices that violate…

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RE/MAX Sees Domestic Agent Count, Revenue Tick Down, but Touts Productivity

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2024-11-01 11:11

Legacy mega-franchisor RE/MAX reported a 3.4% drop in revenue and a 4.4% drop in agents across the U.S. and Canada, citing broader housing-market headwinds and an exodus of agents from the industry even as the company expects “positive momentum” heading into 2025. With a total of $78.5 million in revenue and a net decrease of…

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Termination, generation, Clear Cooperation: Inman’s Top 5

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2024-11-01 11:00
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

November Cover Story: Moving Past the ‘Bad Internet’

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2024-11-01 10:58

This time last year, Homes.com made big waves in residential real estate. The portal announced that it had achieved 100 million unique visitors to edge into the No. 2 spot behind Zillow. And that was before their massive marketing campaign kicked off. One year later, Homes.com has clocked a series of jaw-dropping milestones, further strengthening…

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The November Issue of Real Estate Magazine Is Now Live

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2024-11-01 10:56

The November issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at the Homes.com business model of “Your Listing, Your Lead,” and how it has taken agents’ business further than before. In addition , we look at United |VPR’s  record growth, open…

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Employment Report Comes in Flat, Adding to Economic Worries

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2024-11-01 10:54

With only days before the presidential election and with inflation on track to fully normalize, all eyes have been on the labor market, which for almost two years remained strong despite a historic rate-raising campaign by the Fed. That strength has appeared more shaky, and this month’s report shows the most significant signs of weakness…

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World Series of Luxury results: Ohtani puts on a ‘Sho’ in Hawaii

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2024-11-01 09:46
On top of his first MLB World Series title, Ohtani has been crowned by Inman readers as the champion of luxury real estate for his new build with ocean views on the Big Island.

Objections fly in against NAR and HomeServices settlement deals

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2024-11-01 09:15
The proposed settlements seek to cover too many claims for too little money and let too many in the industry have a "free pass," more than a dozen homesellers argued ahead of a Nov. 26 decision.
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