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Canopy MLS has announced its longtime Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Steve Byrd has been promoted to chief executive officer, effective Aug. 1. Byrd succeeds Anne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., who is retiring at the end of 2026 after leading both Canopy MLS and the Canopy Realtor® Association for over 25 years.  According to a…

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Those who pursue their real estate license but lack support and ultimately don’t stay in the industry for long, is something Tiffany Williamson—who is deeply passionate about providing the tools, resources and opportunities agents need to build successful and sustainable careers in real estate—set out to change in building and leading one of North Carolina’s…

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The continued summer slowdown in the housing market could see an uptick in transactions before fall, but economists are pointing to an array of economic and geopolitical headwinds that could possibly drive mortgage rates even higher as the spark.  The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate (FRM) rose another 8 basis points this week to 6.66%,…

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Inflation cooled in June according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), meeting economists’ expectations for the month. However, the trend may not continue as the Iranian conflict persists. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index slipped 0.1% month-over-month in June, a reversal of the 0.7% jump seen in May. This…

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The real estate industry is spending a huge amount of time arguing about who should see a listing and when. It’s an important debate. Sellers deserve transparency and every reasonable opportunity to maximize their home’s value.  But we’ve spent very little time talking about the people who can’t buy a home at all. Whether a…

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