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3 weeks ago | 
rismedia.com | Paige Tepping
Every great transformation begins with a decision—and for real estate companies looking to evolve without losing their essence, true evolution occurs when an organization dares to reimagine itself. Seeking something far deeper than the processes and structures that come with being tied to a major global brand, Central Real Estate Argentina in Buenos Aires, for example, has built a brand that’s a reflection of a genuine professional vision rooted in the country’s reality.
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Mar 27, 2025 | 
rismedia.com | Paige Tepping
Is anyone Keeping Up With the Joneses anymore? The popular phrase, coined by a comic strip of the same name created by Arthur R. “Pop” Momand in 1913, refers to the phenomenon associated with people comparing themselves to their neighbors and striving to maintain a similar lifestyle—often accompanied by acquiring material possessions to appear equally well-off.
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Mar 20, 2025 | 
rismedia.com | Paige Tepping
Above, from left, Jay Rooney and Darrell WestPowered by 50-plus years of real estate experience and a talented team, DepositLink—a mobile-responsive payments platform—has set out to revolutionize the way money moves in the residential real estate business.
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Dec 30, 2024 | 
rismedia.com | Paige Tepping
2024 will go down in history books as one of the most momentous years in the residential real estate market—with attention-grabbing headlines competing for air time day in and day out as all eyes were on the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the flood of commission lawsuits (and copycat cases) that have roiled the industry over the past five years.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
rismedia.com | Paige Tepping
Above, from left: Riezl Baker, Jennifer Hoff, Scott Durkin, Louise Phillips Forbes and Kate Reisinger. Photo by AJ Canaria. When it comes to finding success in the luxury real estate arena, understanding the nuances of the market(s) you’re working in is critical. And while luxury markets differ from one area to the next, setting yourself apart from the competition is one strategy that will never go out of style as market shifts continue to influence luxury real estate trends.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
rismedia.com | Paige Tepping
The National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) latest quarterly report shows that single-family existing-home sales prices climbed in 87% of measured metro areas (196 out of 226) in the third quarter of 2024 as mortgage rates continued to trend lower, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranging from 6.08% to 6.95%. This is down from 89% in the previous quarter. According to the report, the national median single-family existing-home price clocked in at $418,700—growing 3.1% from one year ago.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
rismedia.com | Paige Tepping
Above, from left: Gretchen Pearson, Jennifer Lind, Ken Baris, Joe Skousen and Whitney LaCosta. Photo by AJ Canaria. While real estate professionals have spent the last six months trying to hit a moving target, leaders today are laser-focused on moving forward. And as commission lawsuits continue to play out in court, now’s the time to double down on revamping your firm’s approach to buyer agency.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
rismedia.com | Paige Tepping
Above, from left: Victor Lund, Debra Beagle, Chris Raveis, Rick Haase, Amy Lessinger, Jason Waugh, Mark McLaughlin. Photo by AJ Canaria. As the market rebounds, new opportunities for growth are emerging—and savvy brokers are doubling down to lead the charge when it comes to shifting their strategies toward company expansion in order to grow their footprint and keep pace with the ever-evolving landscape.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
rismedia.com | Paige Tepping
A key part of the American Dream, homeownership offers a sense of belonging, stability and freedom—fostering a connection to community, with homeowners taking pride in their properties and neighborhoods. In recent years, however, this connection has felt out of reach for many Americans across the board for a variety of reasons—from the impact of COVID-19 cutting us off from family and friends to an increase in work-from-home models limiting connection to colleagues.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
rismedia.com | Paige Tepping
Hoby Hanna and Dermot Buffini. Photo by AJ Canaria. RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange kicked off Wed., Sept. 4 with two powerful keynote addresses that set the stage for an action-packed two-and-a-half-day event at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., that brought together 400-plus brokerage leaders and industry executives intent on exchanging ideas and best practices for the betterment of the industry.
