Mortgage rates are headed up again on June CPI inflation report
Inflation moved away from the Fed's 2% target for the second month in a row, with the cost of goods and services rising 2.7% from a year ago, up from 2.3% in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Matt Carter Jul 15
Foreign buyer property purchases in the US rose 33% from last year
Chinese and Canadian buyers make up the largest portion of international buyers. Median purchase price for foreign buyers hit a new record high at $494,400, according to NAR's report
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
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NAR has released its Market Statistics Dashboard, a tool that tracks housing and economic trends and provides forward-looking analyses for home sales and pricing activity
by Marian McPherson Jul 15
Has this Austin MLS 'solved' the private listings conundrum?
Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes
by Eric Bramlett Jul 15
Century 21 CEO on rethinking the inventory challenge
Adapting to market changes and creating options for clients allows real estate agents to stay relevant and engaged no matter what shifts may occur, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler writes
by Mike Miedler Jul 15
Why legacy could be real estate’s most overlooked business builder
A wave of experienced real estate agents is stepping out of production. What does that mean for younger agents, and how can they take advantage of the opportunity?
by Amy Stockberger Jul 15
Own your own gate — or be replaced by one of the gatekeepers
Tired of your marketing being controlled by industry gatekeepers? By becoming a specialist, broker and attorney Greg Hague writes, you can create a gate of your own
by Greg Hague Jul 15
Compass names Altos Research founder as its 1st chief economist
Mike Simonsen will lead the brokerage's market analysis and insights efforts. Simonsen stepped down from Altos in May
by Marian McPherson Jul 14
In a more buyer-friendly market, sellers are emerging too
Why are active homebuyers now ready to list their old properties? The reasons vary by individual but display regional trends that track with national recovery, the Inman-Dig Insights survey found
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14
7 tired business strategies that are costing you closings
Ditch the dead weight, lean into strategies that deliver and ensure every effort you make moves you toward a conversation that counts, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 13
Industry pros weigh in on visibility, gatekeeping and real estate 'Armageddon': The Download
Leaders across the brokerage landscape had thoughts on the private listings debate, and they weren't shy about sharing them
by Christy Murdock Jul 13
Being a neighborhood expert isn’t enough anymore 
If your entire value proposition is 'I specialize in this neighborhood,' then you’re putting a clock on your career, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes
by Kevelyn Guzman Jul 12
Whether it’s a penthouse or a purse, visibility matters: Exclusive
Opinion
Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane writes that private property listing claims ignore the basic logic of supply and demand
by Kamini Lane Jul 11
Median US home price hits new record as pending sales drop
The median sale price hit $399,633 as pending sales fell 3.5% annually. Mortgage applications, home touring and Google searches for 'homes for sale' increased, a positive sign for sellers
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 10
Competing philosophies, exclusive listings and the consumer trust tipping point
Opinion
Chris Kelly, president and CEO of HomeServices of America, asks whether decisions being made today are strengthening or weakening real estate pros' role in the homeownership journey
by Chris Kelly Jul 10
Homebuyers rushed to lenders last week as mortgage rates dipped
Rates are on the rebound again as investors weigh how Federal Reserve policymakers will view a strong June jobs report and the Trump administration's threats to impose new tariffs in August
by Matt Carter Jul 9