Global Branded Residences See Exponential Growth The concept of branded residences originated in North America and today one-third of all developments are situated there, according to the 2019 Knight Frank Branded Residences Report. The concept of branded residences dates back over 90 years and predominantly comprises a hotel development with integrated or adjoining private residences. […]
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How the Four Decisions Drive Growth If you’re facing business challenges, (let’s face it, most owners are!) focus on the four decisions that can make an impact. With the real estate industry changing at an unprecedented pace, focusing on the four Decisions (4Ds)—People, Strategy, Execution, Cash—are crucial to driving growth. Verne Harnish, the author of […]
Influencer Marketing The Real Estate Version. Influencer marketing has been around seemingly forever; yet, most real estate professionals have been slow to leverage this particular resource fully.
Leading in Chaos Running a real estate firm means being flexible and steady in the face of chaos. Wouldn’t it be great if everything was orderly and predictable in leading a sales organization? It is precisely the opposite. Real estate transactions are complex, markets are uncertain, and the emotions of clients and sales associates make […]
Agents as Shareholders More firms are offering ownership shares of the parent company. We look at the benefits. While there have been several firms in past years that had agents as shareholders, the idea wasn’t widely accepted. However, The Group Inc. of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Graham and Boles of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, started their […]
CFPB: The Qualified Mortgage Rule Did Not Increase Costs New report details qualified mortgage rule by analyzing Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data. The Qualified Mortgage (QM) regulation has not materially increased mortgage costs or decreased access to credit, according to a report publish by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on January 10.
CEO Shares 4 Strategies for a Down Market The market is predicted to soften this year. What are you doing to turn it into an opportunity?
Price Cuts On the Rise, But New Construction Picked Up in 2018 Most indicators point to a slowing of the housing market, although sales of newly built homes rose in late 2018. In another sign of a slowing housing market, the share of homes sold above asking price declined each month in the second half of 2018, […]
Point, Click, Information Service Using Photography, Augmented Reality and Image Recognition in Real Estate. In the competitive landscape of real estate technology, photography, augmented reality and image recognition has become more prevalent as a leading source to gain an edge on the competition and provide an interactive experience for consumers. With major companies such as […]