'Construction is in a funk': Homebuilding improves, but inventory issues remain
The slight monthly boost comes as builders continue to battle economic headwinds and cooled buyer demand. Housing starts and completions are not on track to meet national inventory needs
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
These 6 maps capture a real estate market in turmoil
A new analysis of Redfin data shows where homes are sitting, where sellers are pulling back and where prices are rising and falling the most amid ongoing slow market
by Taylor Anderson Aug 19
rural property to symbolize off-grid and homestead properties
The once-niche appeal of self-sufficient, sustainable and off-grid living is going mainstream. For agents, understanding this buyer can mean new opportunities in a changing market
by Christy Murdock Aug 19
Summer sales have hit their slowest pace in 10 years
A growing number of homes sitting longer on the market has made buyers more relaxed about transacting, causing some to wait it out or even cancel contracts because they have more options
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18
Agents aren't as spooked by tariffs — but clients are in the crosshairs
Real estate agents' clients were more directly affected by tariff policy in July than in previous months as costs began to stack up for US importers
by Daniel Houston Aug 18
Diagnose before price adjustment: Your listing rescue checklist
Resist the urge to slash the price. Use this checklist to find out why your listing lingers
by Darryl Davis Aug 18
Will Gary Keller's real estate recession prediction come true? The Download
Learn the latest from last week's Keller Williams Mega Agent Camp, and find back-to-basics tools to help you generate leads in a tough market
by Christy Murdock Aug 18
Here's the real estate market data every agent needs in 2025
The agents who will thrive this year aren’t waiting for the market to change, Jimmy Burgess writes. They’re making the market work for them
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 17
One year later, 5 agents look at how buyer agent compensation changes have reshaped real estate
It's been a year of big talk, real change and lessons learned since Aug. 17, 2024. Martha Melendez looks at how the industry has shifted since terms of the commission settlement kicked in
by Martha Melendez Aug 15
7 ways to get back up again when this market knocks you down
Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get your head back in the game with these strategies from coach Darryl Davis
by Darryl Davis Aug 15
Smart financial planning tips to protect your real estate income
Your response to up-and-down economic cycles, grounded in solid financial planning, determines whether you survive or dominate, Certified Financial Planner Amanda Neely writes
by Amanda Neely Aug 15
New listings grew 276% last week — but it's not enough
Annual new listing growth jumped from 1.7% to 6.4% in 1 week. However, Realtor.com said the listing jump hasn't translated to more home sales as homebuyers struggle with affordability
by Marian McPherson Aug 14
3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick
Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all 3 of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums
by Annette DeCicco Aug 14
Mortgage rates hit 4-month low and have more room to drop
Homeowners rushed to refinance last week, and lender data shows homebuyer demand for purchase loans is up 17 percent from a year ago with Federal Reserve rate cuts on deck
by Matt Carter Aug 13
How to help buyers understand interest-only mortgages
Understanding the ins and outs of financing options, including interest-only mortgages, makes you a valuable resource for educating your clients, Clever's Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Aug 13
Gary Keller: Real estate could be in a recession until late 2026
At Keller Williams Mega Agent Camp, Co-Founder Gary Keller said the housing market could be in a recession through late 2026, as the economy experiences burgeoning stagflation
by Marian McPherson Aug 12