branding and personal finance
Great marketing demands attention. Great financial systems quietly do their job
by Amanda Neely Mar 10
Portland tries a new affordable housing fix: paying homeowners to rent spare rooms
The 12-month program pays homeowners up to $1K to rent spare rooms
by Nick Pipitone Mar 10
'Intangibles' drive agent success this spring: Redfin economist
AI, political upheavals and labor market volatility are all weighing on consumers
by Marian McPherson Mar 10
Existing-home sales post February gain after decade-low 2025 figures
Existing-home sales rose 1.7% from January to February
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
New Senate bill would force large investors to sell after 7 years
Not everyone thinks the bill will lead to more affordable housing options
women in real estate
What if the conversation about women and wealth isn’t outdated — but unfinished?
by Melanie Klein Mar 9
real estate lead-gen funnel
Opinion
Compass's new listing lead referral program is opt-in, voluntary and worth paying attention to
by Dezireh Eyn Mar 9
The market keeps tipping toward a pool of reluctant buyers
Buyers who remember the pandemic-era market continue to hold out for sweeter deals
NAR releases statement on coming soon listings and public marketing
The trade group noted it has no policy on coming-soon listings and reaffirmed support for MLSs
by Taylor Anderson Mar 5
Spring market shows early signs of green shoots
A record number of homes relisted in January, signaling growing consumer confidence
OB Jacobi opinion
Opinion
Consumers shouldn't be 'guinea pigs' for strategies that may not benefit them
by OB Jacobi Mar 5
A 4.99% mortgage? This company says they'll offer it soon
A week after announcing a new in-house mortgage, Opendoor has another move up its sleeve
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
multifamily investing in Knoxville
Knoxville’s appeal to employers and job-hunters also makes it attractive to real estate investors
by Michael Zaransky Mar 3
See which states are looking to limit private real estate listings
Lawmakers are proposing bills that would require broad public marketing of listings
by Taylor Anderson Mar 3
Mortgage rates surge upward amid Iran conflict
Rates have reversed, hitting 6.15% on Tuesday in response to overseas conflict
New anti-money laundering rule for cash purchases is now in effect
The new rule affects legal entity or trust purchases of residential real estate without financing