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Mark Willis returns to his former role as CEO at Keller Williams

Mark Willis, who served as CEO of Keller Williams from 2005 to 2014, has stepped back into the role effective immediately.

Homebuyer demand remains resilient, despite rates, shrinking listings

Last month, homebuyer demand showed its resilience, despite mortgage rates being at a 23-year high and inventory continuing to be limited.

RE/MAX Holdings names new CEO, Erik Carlson, after 2-year search

RE/MAX Holdings has named a new CEO after nearly two years of searching: Erik Carlson, former CEO of the DISH Network Corporation. The firm’s last CEO, Adam Contos, stepped down in January 2022.

Oops!…Britney Spears’ childhood home is on the market (again)

Any buyer would be “Lucky” to own this piece of pop history — Britney Spears’ childhood home has returned to the market.

Homebuyers need an annual salary of $115,000 to afford an average U.S. home

New homebuyers must make an average annual salary of $115,000 to afford the average U.S. home, according to recent studies from Redfin. That’s about $40,000 more than the typical American household earns.

Another lawsuit regarding buyer commissions — this time, in Illinois

In the wake of the Sitzer/Burnett verdict, a new, similar lawsuit — this time on behalf of homebuyers — has been filed in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona

Agents from Silverleaf Realty were hard at work listing the priciest homes in Arizona during the past month.

A thriving niche in mortgage lending: The Certified Divorce Lending Professional

Certified Divorce Lending Professionals go through extensive training and continuing education to achieve and maintain their CDLP designation.

Toll Brothers announces grand opening of luxury community in Cave Creek

Toll Brothers officially opened Sonoran Trails, a gated community of estate-sized homes in Cave Creek.

NAR names Nykia Wright interim CEO, replacing retiring Bob Goldberg

Nykia Wright has been named interim CEO for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), effective Nov. 20.

Introducing the Arizona REALTORS® 2024 executive committee

The Arizona REALTORS® announced the 2024 state and regional association officers at its annual Leadership Conference in Litchfield Park.

NAR, Keller Williams, HomeServices of America found liable of conspiring to inflate commissions

The National Association of REALTORS®, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America were found liable of conspiring to inflate commissions and ordered to pay damages totaling $1.78 billion, a jury in Missouri ruled Tuesday.

Nearly one-third of homes for sale are new construction

New single-family home sales increased by 12.3% during September, the fastest pace since early 2022.

Likely increase in first-time Hispanic homebuyers

Around 70% of new homebuyers will be Hispanic by 2040, according to projections from the Urban Institute. Based on the 2020 Census data, Hispanics are the quickest growing demographic in the U.S. However, with rising interest rates and escalating home prices, affordability issues are appearing for young Hispanic homebuyers.

New-home sales jump in September despite interest rates 

The median price of a new home sold during the month fell to $418,800 from $433,100 in August, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported. 

An 1800s castle, restored to modern glory

This Midwest castle, built in the late 1800s, stands as an authentic reproduction of a Richardsonian Romanesque Scottish castle.

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