Sorting through pandemic predictions: What held true?
Opinion
With the pandemic winding down in most parts of the country, one broker-owner is looking back at some assumptions made about real estate last year. Which predictions were untrue, and which were right on the money?
by Teresa Boardman May 6
Bubble Trouble: The housing crash will be even worse than I predicted
Opinion
This is the homeseller market crash. Inventory is at historic lows, affordability is rapidly eroding, and rates are climbing
by Chris Drayer May 6
Redfin reports $268M in revenue in first quarter, 40% jump over same period last year
CEO Glenn Kelman said Wednesday that the company is 'just about hitting on all cylinders' after hiring more agents and lenders
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
Flat-fee brokerage Houwzer expands into Tampa
This will be the brokerage's second foray into Florida, after moving into Orlando in the summer of 2020
Utah-based Cairn Real Estate Holdings acquires JPAR
The newly combined forces of Cairn Real Estate Holdings and JP & Associates Realtors will yield a workforce of more than 3,300 agents in 61 offices across 23 states
Pulse: What's your top tip for second-homebuyers?
With lockdowns and remote work becoming the norm, it's no surprise demand for second homes spiked during the pandemic. So, how are you helping buyers wanting to purchase getaways right now?
by Inman May 5
You see another agent's for-sale sign in your neighbor's yard. Now what?
Opinion
Losing a listing is tough, but it’s not the end of the world. Keep your professionalism front and center, learn from this experience, and incorporate that learning so it’s less likely to happen in the future
by Jay Thompson May 5
Compass faces another 'theft of trade secrets' lawsuit
A Pennsylvania-based Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate affiliate has filed a lawsuit against Compass for helping a former agent breach several covenants, including non-disclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation
by Marian McPherson May 4
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
Former Compass agents Todd and Lisa Sheppard have filed a class-action suit against the brokerage for allegedly price-fixing and making unfair commission deductions
by Marian McPherson May 4
What's the dark side of record-low interest rates? Here are 5 problems
You would automatically think that low interest rates would be wonderful. Unfortunately, there is a dark side as well that's producing a significant rift across the country between the haves and have-nots
by Carl Medford May 4
Bubble trouble: How agents are managing client anxiety amid bubble talk
Today's crazy market conditions are forcing agents to have sometimes-challenging conversations about what a bubble is and what might happen in a correction
by Jim Dalrymple II May 4
In the multifamily space, these tech tools have become indispensable
Certainly, other tech developments lie ahead, but in general, it can be said that innovation has enabled those in the multifamily space to do their jobs better — and that was the case well before the pandemic
by Michael Zaransky May 4
Pulse: Readers share how they're overcoming the bidding war objection
This week, our readers share how they're working with buyers to set expectations about bidding wars and multiple-offer situations — a common objection in today's fierce market
by Inman May 4
Tech brokerage Avenue 8 raises $14 million
The San Francisco-based company plans to use the new money to expand into new markets, hire agents and beef up its technology
by Jim Dalrymple II May 3
Luxury brokerage The Agency adds franchise on Long Island
The office will be the 18th for the Los Angeles-based brand, and will operate in Huntington, about an hour outside of Manhattan
by Jim Dalrymple II May 3
Pocket listings undermine equal access to housing: Glenn Kelman
Opinion
After promises to promote social justice, the housing industry doubled down on exclusion, and pocket listings remain a problem. The Redfin CEO shares his ideas on what the industry should do about it
by Glenn Kelman May 3