Industry'Buy before you sell' gets easier with more lender optionsKnock has opened up its Home Swap program to allow any lender to participate.Dave GallagherFebruary 8, 2023
TechHow top brokerages are investing in better pipelines for agentsRE/MAX, KW and Compass are among the companies customizing and rolling out a new generation of CRMs for their agents and broker-owners.Linda F. HerseyFebruary 8, 2023
By the NumbersHousing Market Decoded: Have mortgage rates peaked?Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen looks at the state of mortgage rates and ways agents can help buyers and sellers in this rebalancing cycle.Skylar OlsenFebruary 8, 2023
By the NumbersHome appreciation slows to lowest level in more than 2 yearsCoreLogic’s latest home price index shows year-over-year home appreciation of 6.9%, the lowest rate since late summer of 2020.Dave GallagherFebruary 7, 2023
MLS/Assn3 major MLSs expand their reach with national data sharingCRMLS, Bright MLS and BeachesMLS in South Florida entered a data share agreement that gives subscribers access to "large swaths of alternate areas."Linda F. HerseyFebruary 7, 2023
TechTech Bytes: Predicting foreclosures, providing floor plans and moreATTOM debuts foreclosure tool, New Mexico and Utah MLSs partner with CubiCasa, Ocusell discounts business audits for MLSs, MooveGuru acquires a competitor.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 7, 2023
IndustryThe 2 pandemic-inspired trends that are here to stayDigital tools and remote work aren't going away, and that has reshaped buying, selling and how agents work with clients.Linda F. HerseyFebruary 6, 2023
BrokeragesRE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey: Effective leadership means ‘taking cues from history’Bailey studies data and trends to understand where the market is headed: “The question is not how the trend is going to go. It's how fast it will move."Linda F. HerseyFebruary 6, 2023
By the NumbersTrends 2023: Where movers are going and what they wantNearly half of movers are moving for “housing-related reasons” such as a transition from owning to renting. The South and West are popular destinations.T3 SixtyFebruary 6, 2023
IndustryPeople on the move at Compass, MoxiWorks, Coldwell Banker and Douglas EllimanThe latest movers: Regional president Wendy Forsythe, CTO Mike Messig, VP Brett Matsuura, General Counsel Deva Roberts.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 5, 2023
AgentsHave $3000? Here are 3 ways to spend it on your businessIf you're ready to invest in your real estate business this year, a few thousand dollars can make a significant impact.Mary BooneFebruary 4, 2023
BrokerageseXp's Jason Gesing focused on connections, problem solvingIn his new role as Chief Industry Relations Officer, Gesing has an opportunity to build relationships outside of eXp and help support the industry as a whole.Dave GallagherFebruary 4, 2023
Industry'Govies, Plutes & Gangsters’ dives into Latino homeownershipThe new podcast series, launched and hosted by NAHREP CEO Gary Acosta, explores the Hispanic wealth gap and other topics important to a growing demographic.Linda F. HerseyFebruary 3, 2023
By the NumbersPositive jobs report may mean prolonged inflation, high interest ratesWith the latest jobs numbers, the unemployment rate is at its lowest level in more than 50 years. It's good news for workers, but could spell more rate hikes.Dave GallagherFebruary 3, 2023
IndustryAlternative buying and selling programs continue to growWhile iBuyers struggled, Power Buyers and presale renovation companies made big strides in 2022 as consumers looked for options in a challenging market.Dave GallagherFebruary 3, 2023
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: Partnerships and affiliations, plus a new look for BHHSERA lands in the Central Valley, Christie's expands in the Mid-Atlantic, E&V adds shops in No. Carolina, The Agency heads to Dallas, Side gets Robust and more.Real Estate News StaffUpdated February 6, 2023
By the NumbersMortgage interest rates inch closer to 6%Compared to November's peak, today's rates could allow millions of additional buyers to afford a home.Dave GallagherFebruary 2, 2023
By the NumbersWill your market favor buyers or sellers this year? Yes, no or maybeThe Knock Buyer-Seller Market Index forecasts that many markets will shift to neutral or buyers market territory by late summer or early fall.Dave GallagherFebruary 2, 2023
BrokeragesPartnership based on 'total trust' fundamental to @properties successCo-CEOs Michael Golden and Thad Wong have worked together for 26 years, starting out as agents before building the Chicago-based brokerage.Dave GallagherFebruary 2, 2023
By the NumbersInventory is up, but the pace of sales remains slowThe latest monthly report from Realtor.com offers a familiar refrain: The market is sluggish, due in large part to affordability.Dave GallagherFebruary 2, 2023