How to lead through market uncertainty with facts, not fear
We don’t control interest rates or government layoffs, broker Thai Hung Nguyen writes. But we do control how we lead, educate our agents and build trust in the marketplace
by Thai Hung Nguyen Apr 7
The real estate market is changing: Adapt or get left behind
The way agents succeed is undergoing a profound transformation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. Are you adapting and adopting new tools fast enough to keep up?
by Nick Schlekeway Apr 5
Rocket bucks tariff stock market selloff on prospects for growth
Lower mortgage rates could help lenders do more business, and investment analysts like Rocket's plans to acquire real estate brokerage Redfin and loan servicing giant Mr. Cooper
by Matt Carter Apr 4
Mortgage rates down sharply as tariff worries spark flight to safety
Heightened fears of a trade war and recession have investors convinced the Fed will start cutting rates again in June, a sentiment that gives mortgage rates more room to come down
by Matt Carter Apr 4
Opendoor, Fathom stocks flirt with $1 threshold — and with disaster
Companies that can't keep their shares over $1 risk being delisted from the stock market. Opendoor shares crossed that threshold this week, while Fathom crossed it last month
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 4
Condos are selling below list price as fees discourage buyers
68.4% of condos sold below their asking price — the highest share in 5 years. That's a jump from 63.3% last year, signaling a cooling condo market, according to a Redfin report
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 3
Trump announces universal tariffs of at least 10% on most nations
Sweeping plan imposes higher duties on 'worst offenders' and is in addition to 25% tariff on foreign automobiles slated to take effect April 3, president says at White House press conference
by Matt Carter Apr 2
Homebuyers are responding to stable rates, rising inventories
Demand for purchase mortgages has been stronger than a year ago for more than 2 months as mortgage rates stay well below 2025 highs seen in January, MBA lender surveys show
by Matt Carter Apr 2
Boomers claim top homebuyers spot, leaving millennials behind
Younger boomers (ages 60-69) and older boomers (ages 70-78) combined have captured 42% of the market, claiming the largest share of buyers, according to an NAR report
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 2
Hate meditating? Try these 15 action-oriented stressbusters
If sitting quietly isn’t your style, Christy Murdock offers 15 high-impact stress-reducing exercises to help you feel better without the ohm
by Christy Murdock Apr 2
Bay Area, NYC buyers drive bidding wars as market shifts loom
In 8 of the nation's largest metros, there was an uptick in homes that sold above asking price last month -- half of those metros in the Bay Area or New York, according to a Redfin report
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 1
NYC's tax revenue soars, while job market faces its own challenges
Real estate-related taxes soared to an all-time high of $37B last year. That figure is expected to climb even higher to $40B in 2025, according to a REBNY report
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 31
Agents report falling commissions. But that's not their top concern
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
by Taylor Anderson Mar 31
KB Home to build first wildfire-resistant community in SoCal
KB Home, one of the largest US homebuilders, is breaking new ground with Southern California's first wildfire-resilient new-home community, the company announced Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 28
Rates have room to come down as economy cools: Fannie Mae
Tariffs are expected to rekindle inflation and slow economic growth, but the recent pullback in mortgage rates should provide a 'small boost' to home sales this year, economists say
by Matt Carter Mar 28
Compass Florida opens new office in Naples, welcomes Karen Stabile
Compass Florida is expanding its reach even further into SW Florida's luxury market with the opening of a brand new office in downtown Naples as it welcomes The Stabile Group
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 28