Real Estate Markets & Economy
More agents say their clients are successfully negotiating lower commissions than they've traditionally earned, according to preliminary results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey
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
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
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
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
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
Keller Williams is opening its 11th Caribbean master franchise in the Cayman Islands. Toronto native Adam Sax will oversee the franchise's rollout
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
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
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
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
Although a shifting market can feel uncomfortable, Luke Babich writes, it can also be a time of great opportunity for agents who adapt quickly
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
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
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
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
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%