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NAR Honors 2025 Good Neighbor Award Winners for Community Impact
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently announced the five winners of the 2025 Good Neighbor Awards. Celebrating its 26th year, these awards spotlight NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their communities through volunteer work by giving time, money, energy and expertise to uplift people, according to a release. 2025 Good Neighbor Awards winners…
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Conventional, FHA, VA Loan Applications Increase Despite Rate Uptick
Applications for home purchases hit their fastest pace since September this week, despite a recent uptick in mortgage rates. Borrowers continue to shop for homes especially in markets where inventory has increased and price growth slowed, mortgage data watchers said. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that the market composite index—the measure of mortgage loan…
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Renowned Launches, Bringing Together RateMyAgent and Curated Social
Renowned, a company that offers a suite of integrated Local Expert Marketing (LEM) solutions, has announced that RateMyAgent and Curated Social have been united into one solution under its umbrella. Together, Renowned now offers a suite of solutions designed to power LEM, a category that defines how real estate agents can win more deals by…
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Leading Brokers Weigh in on the ‘Pro-Agent Restore Trust in NAR’ Working Group
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has faced significant criticism following the events of the Burnett trial and settlement, leaving many still dissatisfied with how the organization has responded to issues the association, and the real estate industry at large, continue to face. In response to ongoing concerns involving NAR, a group of 15 industry…
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American Real Estate Association hires Mary-Frances Coleman as inaugural executive director
Fathom Leans Into FSBO, First-Time Buyer Markets Through Acquisitions
In a Q3 earnings call Nov. 11, Fathom Holdings, which includes Fathom Realty, the tech-focused, full-service brokerage under its corporate umbrella, reported 38% year-over-year revenue growth, a 24% increase in agent count and 23% transaction growth. “In the third quarter, we continued to build on the momentum achieved in the first half of the year,”…
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4 Tips for Adapting to Generational Shifts in the Housing Market
Baby Boomer empty nesters own twice as many three-bedroom or larger homes as millennials with children. Some are looking to downsize but struggling to find suitable housing at comparable price points, leading many to stay in their current homes longer. These shifts in the market present challenges and opportunities for agents. Here are four key…
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