The Thayer Group Joins KW Sports + Entertainment

We are excited to announce our partnership with Keller Williams Sports + Entertainment, an exclusive collective of real estate agents providing a global, discrete, luxury service to sports and entertainment professionals. Our goal has always been to provide best-in-class service to all our clients, and we are eager to expand those services to new markets as we embark on this new endeavor. Prior to beginning his real estate journey, Steve had various roles in the sports industry, working for numerous organizations such as the Atlanta Braves, the Orlando Magic, the University of Connecticut, and serving as General Manager for the New Mexico Scorpions team in the Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL). Steve graduated with a M.Ed. in Sports Management from the University of Georgia in 1993. Since 2008, The Thayer Group has transacted on nearly $300M of residential and commercial real estate, assisting buyers, sellers, and investors across Colorado - becoming the region's premier family-owned and operated real estate team.   About Keller Williams Sports + Entertainment Keller Williams Sports + Entertainment (KWSE) real estate agents come from a shared mindset of collaboration and gratitude in providing their clients with top-tier service and unparalleled value. Our mission is a commitment to consistent communication and processes exclusively offered to athletes, entertainers and their trusted advisors ensuring that our clients’ needs are met with the utmost care and discretion. Combined with an unrivaled network of hundreds of hyperlocal Realtor experts and the backing of the largest real estate company (by agent count) titan in Keller Williams is what truly sets a gold standard for any partnership with KWSE. Our KWSE collective of agents not only understand the importance of fostering and nurturing authentic relationships with our clients, but also tying in communication and transparency to match the demands of the sports and entertainment industry - resulting in our agents’ commitment to providing an unparalleled level of care, negotiation, and expertise. KWSE agents offer clients: Tailored and comprehensive real estate education and consultation programs The procurement of local housing (leases and purchases) The sale of current primary and secondary residences (listings) Real estate investment opportunities (residential, commercial, and land)

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Realtor.com: Mortgage Demand Soars 28% as Rates Dip Slightly

  The numbers: A dip in mortgage rates prompted mortgage demand to rise a seasonally adjusted 27.9% As mortgage rates dropped across the board, demand for both purchases and refinancing increased. That pushed the market composite index up, a measure of mortgage application volume, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said on Wednesday. The market index rose to 238.7 for the week ending Jan. 13, up 27.9% from a week earlier. A year ago, the index stood at 593.7. Key details: The refinance index jumped 34.2% in the past week, but was down 81% compared to a year ago. The purchase index—which measures mortgage applications for the purchase of a home—rose by 24.7% from last week. Mortgage rates fell across the board. The average contract rate for the 30-year mortgage for homes sold for $726,200 or less was 6.23% for the week ending January 13. That’s down from 6.42% the week before, the MBA said. For homes sold for over $726,200, the average rate for the 30-year was 6.08%. The 15-year fell to 5.58%. The rate for adjustable-rate mortgages fell to 5.31%. The big picture: All those buyers and homeowners waiting on the sidelines found their moment this past week, as a dip in rates provided an opportunity. With rates expected to come down further, this trend of mortgage demand running hot may continue in the meantime. What are they saying? “Mortgage rates are now at their lowest level since September 2022, and about a percentage point below the peak mortgage rate last fall,” Mike Fratantoni, senior vice president and chief economist at the MBA, said. “As we enter the beginning of the spring buying season, lower mortgage rates and more homes on the market will help affordability for first-time homebuyers,” he added. Market reaction: The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell below 3.5% in early morning trading Wednesday The post Mortgage Demand Soars 28% as Rates Dip Slightly appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

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KW Outfront: Gary Keller Named No. 2 Most Powerful Leader in Real Estate

Swanepoel Power 200 ranks most powerful executives in the residential real estate industry.Gary Keller, the co-founder of Keller Williams (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, was ranked in the Swanepoel Power 200 (SP 200) as the nation’s No. 2 most powerful person in real estate for 2023.According to the SP 200 report, “Keller is the only leader to have been named one of the top five most powerful people in residential real estate brokerage for the past 10 years.”“This recognition marks once again a shared moment for our whole Keller Williams family,” said Keller. “I’m honored to be in business with each of our team members and market center and agent partners as we continue to thrive together.”Marc King, the president of KW, was ranked No. 87 on the SP 200. King’s position moved up dramatically from No. 145 in last year’s ranking due his continued efforts to increase KW’s market share and position the company as the place “Where Entrepreneurs Thrive.”“As we embrace our 40th year in business, we are truly reigniting a culture of supporting entrepreneurs,” said King.Sajag Patel, COO of KW, was ranked No. 163. In 2022, Patel was promoted to COO. He previously served as vice president of segments, having recently overseen the brand’s community-based business initiative expansion.The SP 200, created and published by real estate consulting firm T3 Sixty, and now in its 10th year, is the only formal annual analysis and ranking of the real estate industry’s 200 most powerful and influential leaders.“These exceptional leaders have a few things in common: a keen eye for hiring talent and a diligent focus on sustainable growth,” said Stefan Swanepoel, executive chairman of T3 Sixty.“Talented leaders,” said Jack Miller, CEO of T3 Sixty, “are executives who can continue to right the ship even in untested waters, and the industry’s top-ranked leaders have in the last year proven that they have earned their place at the helm.”

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