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
Homebuyer demand falls for 2nd consecutive week as rates climb
Economic uncertainty, rate volatility and mounting worries about the labor market are reducing the pool of potential buyers, putting a damper on the spring homebuying season
by Matt Carter Apr 23
New-home sales beat expectations in March — by a long shot
The surge in sales was a welcome positive sign during a tenuous period for the US economy. However, high prices and high mortgage rates continue to curb homebuyers, new HUD data shows
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 23
Fair housing is not a checkbox. It’s the heart of our industry
Opinion
Fair housing is not just about reacting to injustice anymore, LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo writes. It's about proactively building a better future
by Doreen Spagnuolo Apr 23
LA agent caught smuggling 164 pounds of cocaine in Chicago
Jerome Nalbandian was caught toting 4 roller bags stuffed with 164 pounds of suspected cocaine through Union Station. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Deidre Dyer said, 'Wow. That's a lot'
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
Concessions surge as homesellers offer sweeter deals in sour markets
In the first quarter of the year, 44.4% of homesellers included concessions in their deals, just shy of the record 45.1% seen at the start of 2023, according to new data released Monday by Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 22