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Extending a gift to clients after closing is a time-honored (though certainly not mandatory) real estate practice. Another person to consider giving a gift to is the individual who connected you and your client in the first place. A referral often only comes about because of a relationship you’ve built, so make sure you maintain…

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Century 21 Real Estate LLC has announced the affiliation of Edge Real Estate, located in Kaysville, Utah—located roughly 30 miles from the state capital Salt Lake City. The brokerage was founded two years ago by current broker/owner Tiffany Kennard, who is also joined in leadership by her son, Taylor Kennard. Now doing business as CENTURY…

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Earlier this week, RISMedia announced the Top 25 regional finalists for its 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year award, sponsored by Colibri Real Estate. The program, now in its fourth year, is designed to honor new real estate agents who are achieving extraordinary results in their rookie year. Five regional winners will be chosen…

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index for Q2, posting a reading of 59, down four points compared to the previous quarter. While the reading of 59 is still in positive territory, NAHB stated that this is only the second time the RMI has dipped below 60 since…

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REsides has announced the launch of its three-tiered subscription model: REsides Essential, REsides Select and REsides Premier. REsides said the subscription tiers are designed to offer freedom to agents and brokers to avoid hidden costs and frivolous fines. “Agents and brokers have been asking for smarter tech, fewer barriers, and the freedom to grow on…

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Above: Keisha Williams Keisha Williams didn’t just leave her lending job—she walked straight into a calling. After more than a decade behind a desk, she wanted something more hands-on, more human. So she pivoted into real estate, bringing her financial expertise and a deep love for people with her.  A broker with Fulton Grace Realty…

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Following five weeks of falls, mortgage rates reversed course and saw an increase this week, according to the recent Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist, pointed to a “stronger than expected jobs report” as a reason for the increase in rates. Realtor.com Senior Economic Research Analyst Hannah Jones agreed…

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In the ever-shifting world that is real estate, housing markets live in a pretty consistent state of ebb and flow, give or take a few staples. During the summer buying season especially, a lot of markets take a turn and heat up for buyers and sellers looking to dive in. Taking a look at Realtor.com®’s…

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Above: the KW office collection for Texas flood victims Real estate professionals across Texas and the nation are launching donation drives and volunteer efforts as search teams continue looking for survivors of the devastating flooding that has killed at least 120 people and left 173 missing (as of press time) in Central Texas over the…

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Earlier this week, RISMedia announced the Top 25 regional finalists for its 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year award, sponsored by Colibri Real Estate. The program, now in its fourth year, is designed to honor new real estate agents who are achieving extraordinary results in their rookie year. Five regional winners will be chosen…

The post 2025 Rookie of the Year Finalists: Spotlight on the Southeast appeared first on RISMedia.

Broker confidence tumbled to a two-and-a-half year low in June, according to RISMedia’s most recent survey of real estate business owners, with long-run affordability concerns tipping against a generally resilient economic environment.  The June edition of RISMedia’s Broker Confidence Index (BCI) came in at 5.6, a precipitous drop from 6.3 in May. Low sales and…

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