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Powering Success Through Presence

Above: Steven Fase II Steven Fase II President Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate Grand Rapids, Michigan https://www.bhhsmichiganrealestate.com    Region served: Michigan and Northern Indiana Years in real estate: 24 (12 in management) Number of offices: 40 Number of agents: 900 Favorite part of your job: Working together to solve issues and help people achieve their…

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Mortgage Applications Increase for Fourth Straight Week

With the war in Iran causing market volatility this past week including an average mortgage rate increase from below and back up over 6%, home purchase application activity increased for the fourth straight week.  According to the latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure of mortgage loan activity volume and includes…

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Stellar MLS CEO to Transition to Leadership Role at Universal Consulting Opportunities

Above, Merri Jo Cowen After nearly two decades leading Stellar MLS, CEO Merri Jo Cowen is transitioning into a full-time leadership role at Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), the organization’s global MLS advisory subsidiary. Cowen will focus on expanding UCO’s international consulting efforts, working with real estate organizations to develop and modernize MLS systems and practices…

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CoStar and Activist Investor D.E. Shaw Back on Attack Over Homes.com

In another tense back and forth between CoStar Group and an activist investor, hedge fund The D.E. Shaw Group criticized what it called the company’s latest “attempt to evade accountability for longstanding and ongoing underperformance of Homes.com.” The new dispute comes about a month after D.E. Stevens first demanded that CoStar abandon its residential business.…

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Inflation Trends Lower, but Future Uncertain With Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Inflation appeared to once again be on the right track for the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, economists are feeling uncertain about whether the trend will continue as the economy faces potential fallout from geopolitical issues—most notably, the war in Iran. The BLS’s…

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The 42nd Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival

Do you have plans from February 22 to March 1? If not, here's a treat if you're a wine lover!

With all the various events happening this love month, it’s a shame if you can’t attend one! You know how much I love wine! So, why not go out and join in on one of Canada’s oldest events of its kind in the world.

2020 marks the 42nd year of the Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival. Can you believe it? The wine selection is fantastic and the participants have been carefully chosen. With over 775+ wines available for sampling, you won’t go out empty-handed! Get to understand different cultures by the flavour of their wine. Move from one country/region simply by moving from one tasting room to another.

Oh and if you don't have a date for Valentine’s Day, this may be a chance to meet someone special over a glass of wine! Don’t wait any longer! Visit www.VanWineFest.ca and grab a ticket.

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