REALTOR Magazine has announced this year's winners of the publication's Good Neighbor Awards program, targeting realtors whose commitment to community development sets them apart. Annually, REALTOR honors five individuals for their volunteer work and achievements in community improvement, and the magazine's elite list focuses on those in the real estate industry who stand out as key leaders in all aspects of their lives, both personal and professional.
Read More »California’s Home Sales Net Mixed Reviews in September
In California, home sales were down during September, but data from the month still represents upward movement year-over-year for the third consecutive month. The recent findings from the California Association of Realtors puts the state at what the organization calls a stable level. Closings for escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California transitioned downward to a seasonally adjusted total of 487,940 for September, representing a loss of 2.1 percent from August.
Read More »New Chief Economist, New Division for Florida Realtors
Florida Realtors has announced the hiring of a new chief economist, with the addition of Dr. John Tuccillo, who is a former chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.
Read More »Guaranteed Debuts Invite-Only Concierge Service
Realtors and financial professionals are gaining a high-end concierge through Guaranteed Home Mortgage Company Inc.'s initiation of a new, customized service that seeks to give participants an edge.
Read More »Texas Lender’s Top Officers Honored
Texas company Guardian Mortgage Lenders has been honored in its home state for the second consecutive year. Four of Guardian├â┬ó├óÔÇÜ┬¼├óÔÇ×┬ós originators were recently named among top mortgage professionals in D Magazine├â┬ó├óÔÇÜ┬¼├óÔÇ×┬ós annual list. Loan officers Lynn Hood, Rick Hodges, Marcus McCue, and David Stout ranked in the publication├â┬ó├óÔÇÜ┬¼├óÔÇ×┬ós standings, which are nominated and judged by a panel comprised of D Magazine Top DFW Realtors and other residential real estate professionals in the region.
Read More »California Real Estate Down During May
May housing numbers are in for the state of California and numbers look grim. The survey, conducted by the California Assoc. of Realtors, credits the struggling economy and stringent lending standards for the decline.
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