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Residential construction jobs now 7.6% above pre-COVID level

Housing Wire

After a month of very little change in April , the construction sector had a solid month of job growth in May, according to the U.S. Construction gained 36,000 jobs in May, with residential building adding 5,000 jobs and residential specialty trade contractors gain 11,700 jobs. The post Residential construction jobs now 7.6%

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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job? trillion to $7.9

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US jobs report: Construction unemployment low but job creation slows

Housing Wire

The construction sector, meanwhile, had only a slight gain, according to the U.S. But employment showed little change over the month in other major industries, including construction, retail trade, financial activities, government and other services. The real estate industry also saw job growth in June, adding 1,900 jobs.

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Six Essential Steps to Commercial Real Estate Success

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Are you interested in getting into the world of commercial real estate? Working as a commercial real estate developer can be a lucrative career path for savvy entrepreneurs. Setting Yourself Up for Success in Real Estate Development. In most states, you will need a license to practice real estate.

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Movement Mortgage names Joe Thompson as regional director

Housing Wire

In his new role, Thompson will also be responsible for driving growth and expanding the company’s market presence while fostering relationships with real estate partners. The lender also provides rate-and-term and cash-out refinancing, along with construction and renovation loans.

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Planet acquires Platinum Home Mortgage Corporation

Housing Wire

Connecticut-based lender and servicer Planet Home Lending has acquired the assets of Illinois-based retail lender Platinum Home Mortgage Corporation. We look to acquire right-sized, financially solid distributed retail companies.” The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

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Motto Mortgage’s Latest Franchise Opens in Fargo 

Appraisal Buzz

Blankenship has spent over 15 years working in real estate and mortgage lending, while Leslie has spent the same amount of time honing his craft in real estate and new construction as the owner of RE/MAX Legacy Realty and Designer Homes in Fargo.