Agents5 ways agents can help with home inspectionsHome inspectors don't want to be "the bad guy." They offer tips for agents to help their clients through the inspection process.Cheryl Reid-SimonsUpdated July 24, 2023
Agents4 common mistakes that sink new agentsMany people enter the industry without realistic expectations, but brokerages can do more to give their agents a leg up.Mary BooneUpdated July 5, 2024
BrokeragesFrom Austin to the Alps, Keller Williams expands globallyKeller Williams Worldwide leads a trend among U.S. residential real estate companies to grow operations internationally.Linda F. HerseyOctober 28, 2022
By the NumbersWill homebuying pick up in the spring?The return of typical seasonal buying patterns could signal a stabilizing market.Dave GallagherOctober 28, 2022
Agents‘You can’t build on water’: Coastal markets remain strongAgents in Washington and Florida see steady buyer demand due to geography, lifestyle factors.Alec HarveyOctober 27, 2022
By the NumbersWhen it comes to price per square foot, suburbs are movin’ on upFor the first time in 25 years, square footage is priciest in suburban areas.Dave GallagherOctober 27, 2022
By the NumbersFreddie Mac: Mortgage interest rate hits 20-year highThe average 30-year rate crossed the 7% threshold this week, the highest rate since April 2002.Dave GallagherOctober 27, 2022
BrokeragesAnywhere reports 17% revenue drop amid declining home salesCEO Ryan Schneider said the company’s strong balance sheet with a focus on cost reductions allows the company to grow in strategic areas during the slowdown.Linda F. HerseyOctober 27, 2022
By the NumbersWhere are the affordable homes? Scranton tops the listZillow looked at home values and median household incomes to come up with the 10 most affordable markets in the country.Dave GallagherOctober 26, 2022
IndustryPeople on the move: Promotions, appointments and new hiresSee who’s taking on new executive leadership roles across the real estate industry.Real Estate News StaffOctober 26, 2022
BrokeragesCompass founder Robert Reffkin vows: ‘I am all in’At the company’s annual agent event, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin touched on the challenging real estate market, declining stock values and what lies ahead.Linda F. HerseyOctober 26, 2022
MLS/AssnREdistribute’s revenue-sharing plan a 'turning point for the industry'The newly formed data company, a joint venture between Bright MLS and CRMLS, will start delivering content to clients in early 2023.Linda F. HerseyOctober 26, 2022
IndustryZillow announces another round of layoffsThe most recent Zillow layoffs come just ahead of the company's Q3 earnings release.Dave GallagherOctober 26, 2022
BrokeragesRE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey on thriving in a changing economyBailey sees this period as a natural rebalancing, with agents continuing to be front and center: “We’re going to continue to lean into what we are good at.”Linda F. HerseyOctober 26, 2022
By the NumbersHome prices show biggest monthly decline in over a decadeThe latest data from Case-Schiller and FHFA highlights the slowdown's impact on home prices, with the greatest declines in West Coast markets.Dave GallagherOctober 25, 2022
IndustryCoStar reports a double-digit revenue increase for the third quarterApartments.com led CoStar’s earnings during a challenging quarter for the real estate industry.Linda F. HerseyOctober 25, 2022
By the NumbersAs home prices dip, so do profit marginsA new report from ATTOM indicates profit margins are starting to come down as interest rates rise and home sales slow.Dave GallagherOctober 25, 2022
AgentsDuring the pandemic, buyers sought space in the suburbs — do they still?While agents aren't seeing a flood of city-to-suburbs movers, buyers continue to prioritize quality of life, space and flexible floor plans.Alec HarveyOctober 25, 2022
AgentsAgents Decoded: Why I'm hereJay brings his extensive real estate industry experience, balanced perspective, and a love of writing to Real Estate News. Jay ThompsonOctober 25, 2022
MLS/AssnUtah MLS CEO recognized for leadership, innovationBrad Bjelke was recently named the Shuttleworth MLS Executive of the Year for working to build a better marketplace.Dave GallagherOctober 24, 2022