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Olga Lopez

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6 in 10 Parents Are Helping Their Kids Buy Homes, Survey Finds

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-04-09 15:31

The “Bank of Mom & Dad” is playing an increasingly powerful role in the next generation’s path to homeownership. A new study released today by Veterans United Home Loans shows about 6 in 10 parents (59%) have provided or plan to provide financial assistance to help their child buy a home. The survey by the…

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My move-up moment: Raising your hand to lead

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-04-09 15:14
Taking on the challenges of leadership makes you a real estate professional instead of a real estate participant, Sean Shariati writes.

After years of powering real estate, the MLS faces its biggest challenge

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-04-09 15:03
Cooperation among brokers in a shared marketplace remains one of the most powerful ideas the real estate industry has developed, broker-owner Dennis Norman writes.

If real estate agents don’t matter, why are FSBOs at an all-time low?

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-04-09 14:43
Real estate professionals aren’t just opening doors, Lori Muller writes. They are guiding people through one of the most complex financial and legal transactions of their lives.

What to Double Check in an AI-Generated Listing Description

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-04-09 13:36

The average real estate professional has embraced using AI technology in their business, with the National Association of Realtors® explicitly endorsing its use for “repetitive tasks.”  One of the most repetitive tasks you can probably imagine is creating listings. The photographic parts of listings have been central to AI discussions. AI-assisted virtual staging has taken…

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Remodeling Market Sentiment Remains Positive, Despite Slight Dip

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-04-09 13:35

Despite an overall feeling of negativity across the housing construction industry, with builder sentiment still in negative territory as of late, the remodeling market persists in its positivity, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) reported a reading of 62 (with 50…

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Rates Ease Following Mideast Ceasefire

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-04-09 13:28

‘In a holding pattern’ is how economists are describing the spring market moving into April, with more policy stability and conflict resolution needed to move buyers and sellers back from the sidelines.  The average mortgage rate ticked down 9 basis points to 6.37% this week, down from 6.46% last week after several weeks of increases,…

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Judge Denies HomeServices’ Parent Company Bid to Avoid Commission Litigation

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-04-09 13:26

In the Gibson v. NAR commission lawsuit (the largest and first Burnett copycat) before Judge Stephen R. Bough in the Western District of Missouri, Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company (BHE)—parent company of HomeServices of America (HSA)—just had the court deny their request for summary judgment. BHE first filed a motion for summary judgment on March 4,…

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While Inflation Data ‘Meets Expectations,’ Iran War Still Looms Over Economy

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-04-09 13:03

As the eyes of many are on the Federal Reserve, eagerly looking forward to the first rate cut of 2026, the market has been awaiting the latest inflation data to help fill in some pieces of the puzzle ahead of the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting this month.  While inflation came in largely…

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The Fed is putting rate hikes back on the table. Here’s what that means for agents

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-04-09 10:55
Some policymakers raised the possibility of rate increases if inflation proves more stubborn than expected.

Michael Valdes on consolidation, profitability and what real estate agents must do next

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-04-09 10:44
The CEO of LPT International shares insights on consolidation, profitability, and growth, and how Inman’s advisory board is shaping the Inman Connect San Diego agenda.

Better slashes costs, exits UK in push to reach profitability

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-04-09 10:14
Better Home Finance is selling its U.K. bank, raising $60 million, and cutting costs as it restructures, boosts liquidity, and targets profitability by 2026.
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