IndustryReal estate in 2022: A year of action-movie intensityAt this time last year, no one predicted that the market would take such a wild ride.Dave GallagherDecember 22, 2022
By the Numbers30-year interest rate continues downward trendFreddie Mac reported another small drop in mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now at 6.27% after six weeks of declines.Linda F. HerseyDecember 22, 2022
AgentsAgents of Change: Linda Brown's tiny homes foster 'dignity and self-worth'Eden Village, a tiny-home community for the chronically homeless, opened its doors in 2018. There are now 11 tiny home villages underway around the country.Nicole BrodeurDecember 22, 2022
IndustrySwanepoel's Inner Circle: Why you should take the time to 'sonder'There is tremendous power in harnessing your mind's ability to visualize the paths you could take for your business and your life. Here's how.Stefan SwanepoelDecember 22, 2022
By the NumbersNovember home sales drop for 10th straight monthThe National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales were off by more than 7% from October and 35.4% year-over-year.Linda F. HerseyDecember 21, 2022
TechKW's updated CRM commands an audienceCommand, the brokerage's newly updated agent app, was promoted through two well-attended events and promises to offer a simplified agent experience.Linda F. HerseyDecember 21, 2022
AgentsAgents Decoded: How to pick a real estate conferenceAs you plan your schedule for 2023, consider attending a conference or two. Jay Thompson offers tips on what to look for and how to cut costs.Jay ThompsonDecember 21, 2022
IndustryRealtor.com rentals division expands reach, nurtures future buyersSince acquiring rental management software company Avail in 2020, Realtor.com has doubled the size of the team and plans to grow its rentals footprint.Dave GallagherUpdated December 29, 2022
By the NumbersThe next few weeks will tell us where the market is headed in 2023The ATTOM/Altos Research Housing Market Outlook expects interest rates to remain elevated, leading to price drops of around 5% and a mild recession.Dave GallagherDecember 20, 2022
By the NumbersAfter a year of declining confidence, what's ahead for builders?The National Association of Home Builders’ survey showed confidence dropped for the 12th straight month in December, but things may be leveling out.Dave GallagherDecember 19, 2022
BrokeragesA slower market isn't slowing growth at The Real BrokerageReal CEO Tamir Poleg said the company is prioritizing growth — through acquisitions, agent count and market share — to improve the homebuying process. Dave GallagherDecember 19, 2022
BrokeragesLuxury brands are snatching up Global Living teams after breakup with CorcoranThe Corcoran Group cut ties with Global Living last month, prompting a number of the affiliate's former agents to team up with other brokerages.Dave GallagherDecember 19, 2022
BrokeragesTrends 2023: A boutique brokerage gets a tech checkupAs competition intensifies, brokerage leaders must strengthen business fundamentals like technology to stay competitive. T3 SixtyDecember 19, 2022
Agents4 things your clients want you to knowIt's not always easy to juggle your clients' emotional and transactional needs, but remembering these points can help.Mary BooneDecember 18, 2022
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: Affiliations, expansions and notable milestonesThe latest news: Howard Hanna merger; new affiliations for RE/MAX, Century 21, BHGRE and The Agency; top E&V office renews; ERA opens in UruguayReal Estate News StaffDecember 17, 2022
BrokeragesCorcoran Group forms new affiliate after Global Living falloutAfter terminating a franchise agreement with Global Living, The Corcoran Group has launched a new affiliate with 900 agents in Northern California.Dave GallagherDecember 16, 2022
MLS/AssnLawsuit over commissions advancesA U.S. district court judge in Missouri denied a request for summary judgment in the ongoing court battle between NAR and a group of homesellers.Linda F. HerseyDecember 16, 2022
By the NumbersAppraisal values grow on the Gulf Coast, wane on the West CoastFlorida was the big winner in a newly released dataset from the FHFA showing quarterly and annual appraisal values for the top 100 U.S. metros.Cheryl Reid-SimonsDecember 16, 2022
AgentsDo agents hold the keys to Opendoor?Will Holmes, who leads agent growth at the tech-powered real estate company, talks about how and why agents play an essential role with the iBuying platform.Linda F. HerseyDecember 15, 2022
By the NumbersCondos are holding their value in markets across the USSince peaking in the spring, condominium prices have fallen 4.4% nationally, while single-family prices fell 8.6%.Dave GallagherDecember 15, 2022