Women's History Month: How Nancy Garcia gives back
Learn from this South Florida agent and philanthropist to feed others before you eat, survive shutdowns, navigate lockdowns and weather a financial crisis through community service
by Annette DeCicco Mar 28
Most Gen Z sellers have regrets over pandemic home purchases
Five years after the arrival of COVID in the US, 94% of Gen Z and 86% of millennial first-time homesellers say they regret their pandemic-era purchase, according to an analysis by Opendoor
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 27
25 unique ways to cut brokerage costs (without killing growth)
Every dollar you keep is a dollar you don’t have to chase in sales, Chris Pollinger writes. The best brokerages don’t just earn more — they keep more
by Chris Pollinger Mar 27
Pending home sales tick up as buyers make cautious comeback
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose by 2.0% to 72.0 in February, according to new data released Thursday by NAR. But contract signings fell 3.6% compared to last year
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 27
Homebuyers respond as mortgage rates hover near 2025 lows
Purchase loan requests are up 7% from a year ago, as loosening housing inventory and a pullback in mortgage rates presents FHA buyers with more opportunities: MBA survey
by Matt Carter Mar 26
Keller Williams expands overseas footprint into Cayman Islands
Keller Williams is opening its 11th Caribbean master franchise in the Cayman Islands. Toronto native Adam Sax will oversee the franchise's rollout
by Marian McPherson Mar 26
Women's History Month: How Pam Taylor focuses on the future
New Jersey real estate broker and former Goldman Sachs executive Pam Taylor believes in diversifying your portfolio but not without making the people you touch profoundly better for it
by Annette DeCicco Mar 26
Bonus Homes CEO: 'We want to be the don't-sell solution'
Bonus Homes might be an industry first model, investing in a seller's equity to take on the home as its landlord and paying out appreciation over time
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 25
US home prices rose modestly in January, led by NYC and Chicago
The FHFA Housing Price Index posted a 4.8% annual growth rate while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices showed a slightly lower increase of 4.1%, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 25
New-home sales rebound in February after winter weather bout
Sales of new single-family homes hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676K in February — an uptick of 5.1% — and roughly met economists' expectations, according to data released Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
7 ways agents can seize opportunities during market shifts
Although a shifting market can feel uncomfortable, Luke Babich writes, it can also be a time of great opportunity for agents who adapt quickly
by Luke Babich Mar 25
New Alabama law allows buyers to tour homes without contract
Alabama Association of Realtors CEO Jeremy Walker said the association was in favor of buyer-broker agreements in general, but felt requiring one for a home tour put buyers under duress
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 24
Homesellers have lost $1B through private deals since 2023: Zillow
Sellers who privately listed their home lost an average of $4,975, according to an analysis by Zillow of 2.72M deals since 2023. The gap is wider for sellers of color, underscoring the benefits of CCP
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
The 4M home shortage: How the industry can unlock inventory
As real estate professionals, policymakers and communities collaborate to find solutions, Kendall Bonner writes, they create a future where housing is more accessible and affordable
by Kendall E. Bonner Mar 24
Real estate's hottest hookups amid merger mania: The Download
Compression trumps competition as real estate industry heavyweights look for their perfect partners and set themselves up for strength and success in the years ahead
by Christy Murdock Mar 21
Existing-home sales rebounded in February amid inventory uptick
As buyers cautiously reentered the market, existing-home sales rose 4.2% from January to 4.26M, according to data released Thursday by NAR. Compared to last year, sales remained down by 1.2%
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 20