Christopher   Machuca

Christopher Machuca

REALTOR®

License #: 0479995

StepStone Realty, LLC

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512-538-3924
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512-213-0195
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SERHANT. expands into Hudson Valley, adds new teams

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2024-10-14 15:47
The firm has brought on four new high-earning teams in New York, New Jersey and South Carolina in recent weeks as it continues to expand along the East Coast.

Thoughts on Leadership: Harnessing the Power of Planning and Dedication

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-14 14:55

In “Welcoming the Real Estate New Year,” we emphasized the significance of strategic planning as we embrace October as the start of our real estate New Year. Coupled with the insights from “The True Meaning of Hard Work in Today’s World,” we uncover how effective planning and relentless dedication can propel us toward our 2025…

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Lundy, Restb.ai connect voice search with vision-impaired buyers

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2024-10-14 14:36
By integrating with Restb.ai’s proven AI, Lundy’s application should quickly enhance its overall accuracy in search returns, including being more specific about home characteristics specific to the needs of visually impaired buyers.

Luxury Zip Codes Continue to Thrive in 2024

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-14 13:43

Despite slowing growth in home prices throughout the year, luxury markets continue to thrive. In fact, almost 70% of luxury markets saw price increases from 2023, according to a new report from Property Shark. Property Shark’s new report looked at residential transactions and the home sale prices from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30, 2024 to…

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Benchmark Realty Announces Value Awards at Annual Expo

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-14 12:42

Benchmark Realty, a member of the United Real Estate family of companies, announced the company held its annual Benchmark EXPO on October 4, 2024, drawing more than 425 attendees from the Greater Nashville, Southern Kentucky and Middle Tennessee real estate communities. The company said this year’s EXPO marked a significant milestone with the introduction of…

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COURT REPORT: NAR Fulfills Supreme Court Promise; Buyer Cases Partially Paused

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-14 12:21

Deadlines in some of the biggest cases affecting real estate are fast approaching, with final settlement hearings for half a dozen big brokerages scheduled for Halloween, and the last date for the Department of Justice to intervene in the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) deal only a few days before that. In the meantime, there…

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Repealing Clear Cooperation invites catastrophic legal battles

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2024-10-14 12:02
The repeal of Clear Cooperation, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja writes, could cause incalculable financial damage to the industry and erode the public’s trust in real estate professionals.

The cost to save NYC’s birds from the threat of windows? 50% more

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2024-10-14 11:55
This new legislation, introduced by council members Tiffany Cabán and Shaun Abreu, aims to address the risks posed by older buildings that were not covered by Local Law 15 and prevent bird collisions, which account for the death of approximately 250,000 birds in NYC annually.

Keeping Clients Close Is Key for Pennsylvania RE/MAX Team

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-14 11:38

Above, from left, Cathy Antonucci and Michael Antonucci As a corporate executive, Pennsylvania-born Michael Antonucci began investing in real estate with the help of a REALTOR® friend. As his fortunes grew, so did his interest in the industry–and in 2016, he decided it was time to get a real estate license of his own. Cathy…

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FTC Final Rule Cracks Down on AI-Generated Fake Reviews

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-14 10:59

In a move that’s sure to send shockwaves through the digital world, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has unveiled a new rule aimed at eradicating the scourge of fake reviews. This rule is crafted for consumers and honest businesses alike, who have long grappled with the deceptive practices tarnishing the reputation and credibility of online…

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‘Make the Contract Understandable:’ Real Estate Pros React to Law Professor’s Buyer Agreement

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2024-10-14 10:45

Over the past few months, Tanya Monestier, a University at Buffalo law professor who also describes herself as a consumer advocate, has written some scathing commentaries and critiques of industry practices—specifically focused on new buyer agreements that have been crafted or updated to satisfy the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement mandate.  Unlike many critics,…

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