Football, much like real estate and leadership, is a game of strategy, foresight, and adaptability. As leaders, we must anticipate challenges, navigate complex situations and make decisions that benefit the entire team. Interestingly, I learned that this NFL season has introduced several crucial rule changes aimed at protecting players while keeping the game fair, competitive…
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Real estate agents today face a marketplace with unprecedented conditions: higher interest rates, rising home prices and historically low inventory. The impact of the commission lawsuits exacerbates all this. More than at any time in history, sellers and buyers alike are scrutinizing the value that a REALTOR® brings to the transaction. These challenges mean your…
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Above, Jillian Young United Real Estate has announced that Jillian Young, president of its Naples, Florida affiliate, Premiere Plus Realty, has been named to Gulfshore Business Magazine’s 2024 Class of 40 Under 40. The honor is awarded to standout professionals in Southwest Florida who exhibit remarkable leadership, significant career achievements and a strong dedication to…
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Many Americans are renters—and while it’s still considered a more affordable option than buying a home, renting comes with its own cost burdens. These burdens are not limited to the lowest-income renters either. Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies recently published a paper tackling this very issue, titled “Subsidizing the Middle: Policies, Tradeoffs, and…
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Good news for those hoping for more decreases in mortgage rates this week, however the same challenges persist regarding affordability and inventory, preventing a meaningful break in the hindered housing market. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 6.20% this week, down from 6.35% last week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released…
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It’s never too early to plan for the future, especially when working in the fast-paced real estate industry. As we approach the end of the third quarter, now’s the time to map out the specific areas you want to focus on so that you’re set up for continued success. To get some perspective, we asked…
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Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. The job of a real estate agent encompasses a great many skills, and you are unlikely to perfect every one of them. But, like with all professions, some skills are more important than others. And when you must showcase them over and over again in order to succeed with current…
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