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
By the NumbersMortgage rates inch down for fifth straight weekDespite the Fed's half-point rate increase on Wednesday, the mortgage market continues to see declining rates, dropping to 6.31% today.Dave GallagherDecember 15, 2022
BrokeragesTeams on the Move: December editionThe latest movers: Robyn Yates-Gajjar and Sid Gajjar, Grauman Rosenfeld Group, Chad Schwendeman, Victoria FisherReal Estate News StaffUpdated February 17, 2023
By the NumbersFed raises rates again, but eases paceWith inflation showing early signs of cooling, the Fed announced a half-point rate increase — a quarter point less than its last four hikes.Linda F. HerseyDecember 14, 2022
By the NumbersHomeowners who want to move feel 'stuck'A recent survey by Point found that 90% of homeowners who'd like to move in 2023 think it would be too costly.Dave GallagherDecember 13, 2022
AgentsThe price is right: Zero-down loans for homebuyersPrograms offering 100% financing can get qualified buyers into homes, helping agents close more transactions.Linda F. HerseyUpdated December 17, 2022
By the NumbersNAR 2023 forecast: Expect a soft landing nationally, with some turbulenceNAR's Lawrence Yun and a panel of four other economists agreed that a crash was unlikely, but discussed both new and chronic issues affecting the market.Dave GallagherDecember 13, 2022
AgentsBuydowns can help buyers struggling with high interest ratesEducating buyers about mortgage rate buydowns can mean more closed deals for agents. Linda F. HerseyDecember 12, 2022
BrokeragesThe Real Brokerage appoints presidentSharran Srivatsaa, who has worked in real estate, finance and tech, will take on the newly created position at the fast-growing brokerage.Dave GallagherDecember 12, 2022
MLS/AssnTrends 2023: A more collaborative MLS landscapeMLSs remain critical to the business of real estate, but many leaders are looking to a new era of less fragmentation and greater cooperation.T3 SixtyDecember 12, 2022
IndustryThe highs, lows and path forward for fintech company KnockCEO Sean Black shares the journey of his company's near-IPO followed by painful layoffs and strategic changes.Dave GallagherDecember 11, 2022
IndustryIndustry Decoded: How to talk about the market this holiday seasonT3 Sixty CEO Jack Miller says there's no reason to shy away from conversations about the housing market, as long as you arm yourself with knowledge first.Jack MillerDecember 10, 2022
IndustryPeople on the move: Promotions, appointments and new hiresThe latest moves: Katie Scherping, Gabe Richter, Marcus Phipps, Jeryl Vallie-CepidaReal Estate News StaffDecember 9, 2022
By the NumbersAs inventory builds, will buyers return to the market in early 2023?The number of homes for sale jumped a record 15% year-over-year, but mortgage rates will dictate affordability and buyer interest.Dave GallagherDecember 8, 2022