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Marc King steps down as president of Keller Williams

Mar 11, 2024

After three years as president, Marc King has stepped down from his post at Keller Williams Realty. CEO Mark Willis will take over King's responsibilities.

Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge stepping down March 22

Mar 11, 2024

The surprise announcement comes as the Biden administration rolls out a $7.3 trillion budget proposal that would provide $258 billion to expand access to affordable housing.

Housing affordability will influence vote in 2024 presidential race: Poll

Mar 11, 2024

In a new survey released Monday, Redfin revealed more than half of U.S. homeowners and renters "feel negatively" about housing affordability and want a 2024 presidential candidate who can fix it.

Want to avoid AI pitfalls? Think like a compliance officer

Mar 11, 2024

Real estate professionals would be wise to think like regulators and prioritize compliance when evaluating the potential use of AI in their business, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes.

Biden’s relaxed new Freddie, Fannie refi requirements irk title industry

Mar 11, 2024

In a pilot program announced last week, the Biden administration cleared the way for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to let some homeowners refinance mortgages without paying for title insurance.

Brett Miles joins Official as founding agent in NYC

Mar 11, 2024

Miles was most recently affiliated with Compass and brings strong connections in the new development sector to Official. In addition to New York, his team will also begin operating in Miami.

Case-Shiller is a go-to source for prices — but know these blind spots

Mar 11, 2024

Repeat-sales models have been the gold standard in home-price tracking for decades. Intel examines what they miss, and what some data providers are doing to fill in the gaps.

Captivate, connect and convince with compelling presentations

Mar 11, 2024

Applying insights from the "Harvard Business Review" and adapting them to the unique demands of real estate, Nikki Beauchamp writes, you can elevate your presentations from informative to influential.

These are the markets where rent growth will be strongest in 2024

Mar 11, 2024

Multifamily investors can thrive even during periods of more moderate growth by understanding their renters, markets and properties, Michael Zaransky writes.

Negotiating short sales is a crucial skill for real estate agents

Mar 11, 2024

With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever's Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales.

7 ways to create top-of-mind name recognition with no budget

Mar 11, 2024

Coach Darryl Davis' advice for spring? Get creative with your ideas, get courageous with your prospecting and be consistent in your approach to building and branding.

How to break through barriers and next-level your business

Mar 11, 2024

Today’s housing inventory and higher interest rates might have you feeling stalled, as if you’ve reached a plateau in your business. However, there are steps to try to break through the noise of today’s market, stand out as an agent, and win more real estate listings.