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Arizona ranks third most affordable state to live, despite higher housing costs  The Arizona Republic

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Instagram is undoubtedly one of the most popular platforms for building connections and attracting potential clients to your business. With its visual appeal and interactive features, Instagram offers…

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According to OneKey® MLS (which covers southern regions of New York State such as Long Island, NYC and Westchester County), the regional, single-family, closed median sale price was $650,000 in February 2024, a year-over-year 10.5% increase over the price of $588,500 from February 2023.  Further details: For condominiums, OneKey MLS reported a closed median sale…

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In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Fundamentals of Success in 2024”—panelists Rick Haase, president of United Real Estate and chief operating officer of United Real Estate Group, and Lennox Scott, the third-generation chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate, discuss what brokers can do to continue to grow their businesses in 2024 and remain profitable…

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HomeServices, as the last remaining defendant still fighting the two oldest and most advanced commission lawsuits, will likely have an outsized say in the timing of a potential trial—and appears to have settled on a date. According to a filing in federal court on Monday, March 25, the company is aiming for a trial starting…

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The 5 US cities where rents are falling the most might come as a huge surprise  New York Post

The luxury brokerage's first-quarter activity has spanned the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain, and most recently Edmonton, in Canada's Alberta province, the brokerage announced Tuesday.

ICG Real Estate provides £100m development loan for Manchester residential scheme  Real Estate Capital Europe

The Agency's Ben Belack shares his thoughts on NAR settlement news, the current industry landscape and the American Real Estate Association ahead of Season 2 of the popular Netflix real estate reality TV show.

Corcoran Prime is owned and led by Becky Jackson, and the franchise boasts approximately two dozen agents and staff with services across greater Portland, according to an announcement.

3 Tampa neighborhoods named among the best places to live in the US, study finds  MSN

Consumer confidence saw little movement in March, falling slightly from 104.8 in February to 104.7, according to the latest data from The Conference Board. This follows a large drop in February, which was a shock after January’s two-year high. “Confidence rose among consumers aged 55 and over but deteriorated for those under 55,” said Dana…

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Kansa PERS reveals total loss for Savanna Investment US property fund  IPE Real Assets

Austin and Seattle were the friendliest cities for renters as the monthly mortgage payment on a starter home in each of the top 50 cities soared above the average rent by more than $1,000.

US Faces Inflationary Risks From China Factory Boom, NY Fed Says  Yahoo Finance

For those looking to sell their homes and maximize on profit, the time to do so may be just around the corner. In fact, according to realtor.com®’s annual “Best Time to Sell” report, the week of April 14-20 is shaping up to be the best time to sell and maximize ROI in 2024.  After looking…

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States With the Highest Property Taxes  Yahoo Finance

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 6% annual gain in January, up from a 5.6% rise in the previous month. The data released March 26 shows that three out of the 20 major metro markets reported month-over-month price increases. The 10-City Composite showed…

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Three former Keller Williams agents are suing the company over a recent change to its profit-sharing program, claiming that recent changes to profit-sharing programs that reduce payments to certain agents violate contracts—and the law. Robert E. Hill, David L. Bueker and Jerri L. Moulder filed seemingly separate, class-action lawsuits in three different federal courts within…

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The S&P Core Logic Case-Schiller National Home Price Index tallied a 6 percent annual increase in January, reaching its fastest annual rate in more than a year, according to data released Tuesday.