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Keller Williams CEO and President Mark Willis steps down after 1 year
What the new AI reasoning models mean for real estate
Legislative Round-Up: Housing Supply at the State and Local Level
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series, Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. As a new year and new presidential administration begins, the real estate industry is uncertain of what shape the housing market will take in the coming weeks. Many real estate professionals welcome the Trump…
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Forward-Looking Economic Index Reads Flat, but ‘Fewer Headwinds’ in 2025
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI), which measures indicators of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is headed in the near term, posted a 0.1% decline for the month of December, reversing course from a 0.4% rise in November—continuing a long-term trend of downward movement. For the second half…
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EXp’s Wendy Forsythe to agents: Focus on experience over metrics
Agents on social media in 2025: ‘Just get out there and record’
Willis Transitions to New Role at KW; Keller Names Herron Interim COO
Above, Mark Willis In another change in leadership at Keller Williams, Gary Keller, co-founder and executive chairman, announced in an email to company employees Jan. 22 that now former CEO and president Mark Willis is immediately transitioning into the role of chief leadership officer. Additionally, Stacie Herron, currently chief legal and administrative officer, will also…
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Little Change in Mortgage Applications This Week
Mortgage applications barely increased this week amid lingering high mortgage rates, but the increase was enough to push home purchase applications up 2% over last year. That’s the latest analysis from the Mortgage Bankers Association, who reported a 0.1% increase in applications over last week’s notable 33% jump, per its latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey…
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Anywhere’s David Marine: The power of storytelling is ‘timeless’
4 Strategies to Convert FSBO Folks Into Seller Clients
Is there anything more depressing for a real estate professional than seeing a For Sale By Owner sign planted in a front yard? Not only does it mean no commission but there is also the subtle hint that your services are not required in order to sell the property. You know it’s not true. If…
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Thoughts on Leadership: Connecting and Creating Clients for Life
Last week I had the privilege of contributing to and celebrating at our HomeServices of America Diversity Meets monthly gathering. Alongside Teresa Palacios Smith, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, we announced the recipients of the prestigious Diversity Champion Awards. It was an incredible opportunity to honor the remarkable work being done in the DEI…
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