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Editor’s Note: The Playbook is an RISMedia weekly segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they not only survive but thrive in these challenging times. Industry professionals explain the strategies they’re employing and unique ideas they’ve formulated. Tune in every Thursday for another addition to the series.  In a market with…

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Many buyers and sellers are rethinking their approach to achieving their real estate goals due to the market turmoil of recent years, according to a new report from RE/MAX. RE/MAX’s U.S. Future of Real Estate 2023 report includes a survey of more than 2,900 homebuyers or sellers, along with expert interviews with real estate researchers…

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In February, RISMedia named more than 300 real estate professionals as 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each of these individuals—separated into six categories—was either nominated by you, the RISMedia reader or chosen by our editors. RISMedia Newsmakers also made newsworthy contributions within their own communities or the industry as a whole and have dedicated their lives…

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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.32%, its third consecutive week of declines, down from 6.42% the previous week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.32% as of March 30, 2023, down from last week when it averaged 6.42%. A…

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Nearly half of seller’s agents (48%) reported that staging a home decreased its time on market, according to a new report by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR’s 2023 Profile of Home Staging reveals the role home staging plays in the real estate transaction, including the perspectives of buyers’ and sellers’ agents, the impact…

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