Mortgage rates ease as economic data flashes recession warning
Consumer confidence sank to a 5-year low in April over concerns about tariffs, while trade deficit surged to an all-time high in March, and job postings shrank more than expected
by Matt Carter Apr 29
NAR hate speech policy poised for disruption under Texas Senate bill
Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
Trump's 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate
Opinion
What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities
by Cara Ameer Apr 29
Home prices climbed in February — but the momentum is cooling
The FHFA HPI and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices posted a 3.9% annual increase in February. While that marks another year of gains, the data shows that price growth has moderated
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 29
Anywhere grows revenue to $1.2B during first quarter of 2025
The franchisor's performance was driven by its luxury brands. President and CEO Ryan Schneider also reaffirmed during an investors' call the company's stance on Clear Cooperation
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
In like a lion: 10 ways to grab market share this spring
You don’t need to hustle harder this spring, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. You need to systematize smarter to develop repeat and referral clients as the foundation of your business
by Amy Stockberger Apr 29
Naples estate shatters Florida home sale record with $225M sale
The waterfront estate has become the most expensive residential transaction in state history and the 2nd-priciest in the country
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 28
Fewer consumers think it's a good time to buy — or sell: Inman-Dig poll
Rapid fluctuations in tariff policies have the economy and the stock market in a volatile state, which is weighing heavily on consumers, the April Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey shows
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
5 fresh ways real estate pros can earn passive income this spring
The smartest agents aren’t just selling homes anymore, branding and marketing expert Alyssa Stalker writes. They’re building scalable income ecosystems that grow with them
by Alyssa Stalker Apr 26
Keller Williams franchise grabs 20-agent team in Chicago suburbs 
Realty Executives Premiere and its 20 agents joined KW Premiere Properties to serve the greater Chicagoland. The firm transacted $130M in sales volume last year
by Taylor Anderson Apr 25
Helping clients navigate the battleground of divorce listings
For divorcing couples trying to sell their home, certified Divorce Real Estate Expert Lindsey Harn writes, the right agent can make all the difference between chaos and clarity, conflict and closure
by Lindsey Harn Apr 25
Tool Kit: Selling single during a market or economic downturn
In this Tool Kit, trainer Rachael Hite explores what it means to be single and a single parent trying to make things work via a commission-based income
by Rachael Hite Apr 25
Home-sale prices dipped in 11 metros as buyers show caution
As of April 20, home-sale prices fell across 11 US metro areas, marking the 1st time this many markets have seen YOY declines since September 2023, according to Redfin data
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 24
Number of cities with $1M starter homes balloons 174% from 2020
From 2020 to 2025, the number of cities with $1M starter homes has grown from 85 to 233. Such cities were spread across 25 states; California and New York had the highest concentration
by Marian McPherson Apr 24
Existing-home sales fall to slowest pace since 2009 amid rising costs
Existing-home sales dropped by 5.9% from February and by 2.4% from March 2024 as homebuyers continued to deal with affordability challenges, said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 24
Buyers less into fixer-uppers, more interested in done-for-you updates
Smart home improvements make all the difference between a listing that slowly sells and one that truly stands out in the market, team leader Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Apr 24