The Great Decoupling

There’s an Earthquake coming up in Residential Real Estate starting from New York In real estate, all eyes on New York City where, starting on January 1, 2024, in arguably one of the most important residential real estate markets in the world, not just in the US, offers of compensation to the buyers’ brokers must come directly, clearly and in writing, from the sellers of…

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Mortgage Rates Early December 2023

Rates Mortgage interest rates have been down over the past week, marking the fifth straight week of rates decreasing. This decline is promising for prospective homebuyers who need to buy now rather than wait for more significant drops, though interest rates lowering more will depend on Federal Reserve decisions and other economic factors, most of which are unstable and unpredictable in these times.The 30-year fixed…

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What is Impact Investing

Impact investing is an investment strategy that seeks to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. Impact investors intentionally deploy their capital to address specific social and environmental challenges, such as climate change, affordable housing, and healthcare access. The impact investing market is growing rapidly, with global assets under management reaching $715 billion in 2022. This growth is being driven by a…

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Understanding Dual Agency

Dual Agency. In the world of real estate, it’s important for both buyers and sellers to understand the concept of dual agency. Dual agency occurs when a real estate agent or broker represents both the buyer and the seller in a real estate transaction. While this may seem convenient, it can also present potential conflicts of interest. In this blog post, we will explore what…

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