Kristen L. Haynes

Kristen L. Haynes

BIC, GC, CMRS Broker/Realtor, NC/SC

License #: Broker, NC: 173307, SC: 13212

New Home Buyers Brokers / Realty Pros

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IDX reform is the real fight no one wants to have

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-08 19:02
Josh Ries examines why the system designed to help agents quietly handed control to third party portals, and how we can take it back.

Rentspree’s Landlord Pro targets fragmented rental operations

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-08 18:29
The company hopes Landlord Pro will appeal to rental operators burdened by fragmented marketing, leasing, and financial services products. Costs are harder to manage and predict when spread thin across a range of disconnected vendors.

A $3K commission saved me: Here’s why niche marketing wins

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-08 16:23
While 70 percent of Realtors compete for the same residential listings, you could be the only agent in your market who truly understands the emotional complexities of the niche you serve, America Foy writes.

Corcoran Expands Virginia Footprint With Launch of Corcoran Wiley in Charlottesville

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-01-08 15:20

Corcoran Group LLC has announced the launch of Corcoran Wiley, expanding the brand’s presence in Virginia with a new franchise based in Charlottesville. Formerly operating as Wiley Real Estate, the brokerage is led by broker/owners Justin and Peter Wiley and will serve clients throughout Central Virginia and the greater Charlottesville region, a release noted.   The…

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Steady, Near 6% Rates Bring ‘Improving Momentum’ in Buyer Demand

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-01-08 13:00

With little change in the average mortgage rate expected over the coming weeks, home shoppers are seeing some positive signs as the market moves toward the traditional busy buying season.  The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), released by Freddie Mac Thursday, shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.16%, a one-basis-point increase from last…

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The Top 5 Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-01-08 12:56

Despite affordability remaining a market challenge, there are still refuge markets first-time homebuyers can access across the nation. A new Realtor.com® report took a crack at identifying these refuge markets, and made a list of the top markets for first-time homebuyers (age 25-34) in 2026.  The rankings are based on the forecasted share of first-time…

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CoStar Slashes Homes.com Investment After Capital Review

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-01-08 12:47

CoStar, just under two years after launching what it described as the largest marketing campaign in real estate history to promote Homes.com, said yesterday that 2026 will see “meaningful moderation” in its investment in the portal, after some early stumbles sparked pushback from shareholders. In a press release, CoStar Founder and CEO Andy Florance promised…

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Moving On Up: Top 10 States People Are Relocating to for Lifestyle

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-01-08 12:24

People are always on the move. And in 2025, despite economic uncertainty and shifting market conditions, Americans continued to relocate, whether it be a new job, improved cost of living, to be closer to family or for lifestyle changes. Last week, United Van Lines released its most recent survey of movers, tracking which states people…

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With mortgage rates down, home payments hit lowest level in 2 years

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-08 11:42
The 4.7 percent annual drop in monthly payments has yet to bring buyers or sellers back to the market in a significant way, but this may largely be due to seasonality, economists say.
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