Mortgage rate drop unlikely after steady June jobs report
The report beat analyst expectations by 37,000 jobs, curtailing hopes of a short-term rate cut in July. Several economists say mortgage rates will likely stay elevated and keep homebuyers on the sidelines....
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Brian Buffini: ‘Apathy’ is the greatest threat to real estate
The Buffini & Company founder talks about technology, apathy and what it takes to break out of a rut ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego...
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Huddle Up: How The Heyday Group is redefining team culture in Austin
Melanie Klein shares how Austin's Heyday Group is redefining team culture and leading with heart and harmony while building trust and brand momentum....
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Tool Kit: Rebuilding the real estate dream team
Regroup and rebuild a real estate team that's gone off the rails with content and advice from trainer Rachael Hite....
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7 hacks to neutralize team tension before it derails performance
If you’re serious about protecting your team’s performance, Chris Pollinger writes, then stop hoping for harmony and start engineering it....
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Broker Spotlight: Erwin Nicholas II, Mr. Real Estate
Find out how this global ambassador for Houston real estate goes beyond selling to solve his high-net-worth clients' real estate challenges....
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Ditch the senseless hustle: How to create a business and life you love
Success isn’t about hustle; it’s about harmony. Debra Trappen writes that you don't have to sacrifice your peace to have a successful business....
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Structuring high value joint ventures for real estate brokerages
Many real estate brokerages have used joint ventures successfully to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention....
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Downward trend in mortgage rates not enough to spur homebuyers
Requests to refinance are up 40 percent from a year ago, but uncertainty "continues to hold homebuyers out of the market," Mortage Bankers Association economist Joel Kan said Wednesday....
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With an eye on future lawsuits, Compass formally repudiates CCP in letter to NAR and MLSs
CEO Robert Reffkin said the real estate brokerage doesn't consider "any national NAR MLS rule impacting clients as binding" but will continue to train agents to comply with local MLS rules...
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