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Above, Ennis Antoine Vitals:  Keller Williams West Atlanta Size: 1 office, 256 agents Regions Served: Southeast 2023 Sales Volume: $192,731,323 2023 Transactions: 61 https://kwwestatlanta.com Ennis Antoine has enjoyed a long and storied career in real estate, an industry that became his passion thanks to the opportunities it offers to impact lives and communities. “Helping families […]

President-elect Donald Trump will take office on Mon., Jan. 20, but the U.S. Senate has already been hearing from some of his cabinet nominees—including the one most likely to impact the housing sector. On Thurs., Jan. 16, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, Trump’s nominee

Above, Mercedes Saewitz LPT has announced that Mercedes Saewitz, a highly accomplished real estate professional with over 20 years of experience, has joined the company as senior vice president of operations for Aperture Lifestyle Real Estate.  The company says this strategic appointment underscores LPT’s commitment to excellence in real estate services and its mission to

Alright, folks, let’s be real—selling real estate over the last few years wasn’t exactly rocket science. Interest rates were at record lows, buyers were practically tripping over each other to snap up properties and homes sold faster than a good slice of pizza disappears at an open house. Heck, even brand-new agents could stumble into

New Orleans-based United Real Estate | Partners has announced the launch of a new commercial division, which expands its service offerings to individuals and businesses across the Crescent City and beyond. The news follows United | Partners’ November 2024 merger with New Orleans’ Northshore-based Real Estate Resource Group and its February 2024 merger with Team

Still on the upswing, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage ticked up over 7% this week, marking its fifth straight week of increases and hitting their highest point since last May.  According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), this week the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) reached 7.04%, up from last week’s

Builder sentiment edged higher to begin the year on hopes for an improved economic growth and regulatory environment. At the same time, builders expressed concerns over how building material tariffs and costs proposed by the Trump administration, and a larger government deficit, would put upward pressure on inflation and mortgage rates. Builder confidence in the

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (HHRES) has announced that Ohio-based Home Experts Realty has officially joined the Howard Hanna family, expanding the company’s footprint in the Buckeye state. “Home Experts Realty has built a strong, values-driven foundation that aligns perfectly with Howard Hanna’s mission and culture,” said Shawn Adams, president, Ohio South Central region, HHRES.

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and several Michigan real estate associations asked a federal court Wednesday to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit that challenges traditional MLS and REALTOR® membership requirements. NAR, the Michigan Association of REALTORS® and several local REALTOR® associations argue that the plaintiffs failed to make valid antitrust claims in their lawsuit,

Housing affordability remains a main concern—not just for individuals looking to buy their first home, but for the broader economy, influencing everything from labor markets to community stability. This concern took center stage at a high-profile event at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on January 14 where economists, policymakers and housing advocates led