What top real estate agents do that struggling agents don’t
The daily habits of top agents allow them to separate themselves from the competition, so they can thrive in any market, Real's Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 13
American woman wins $300K Irish home for price of 2 coffees
Over 150,000 tickets were sold in the 'Win a House Near Sligo' raffle, and in the end, Kathleen Spangler of Chicago emerged as the winner of the 'fairytale Irish country home'
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 12
Build the future: What I learned when creating a new flagship office
CEO and founder Jill Butler offers insights to help you build something that reflects the heart of your company and provides the space for your agents to accomplish big things
by Jill Butler Jun 12
StreetEasy listings fell this week. The portal says FARE isn't the issue
The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
7 metros where you can snag a luxury home for less than $1M
Location, design and luxury amenities can certainly drive up costs, but in 7 major US metros, buyers can still find luxury homes priced under $1M, a report from Redfin found
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 12
How to show up online without selling out: Visibility with integrity
Showing up with integrity, clarity and authenticity allows you to build a brand that's in alignment with your own experience, Debra Trappen writes
by Debra Trappen Jun 12
Finding Financial Freedom: How Courtney Smith empowers women
Courtney Smith's penchant for operations and love for strategy, finance and design turned into a recipe for success. It's the latest in Melanie Klein's Finding Financial Freedom series
by Melanie Klein Jun 12
Rising inventories have more homebuyers going to their lender
Purchase loan applications soared 10% last week to the highest level since April, even though rates have been stuck in the high 6s, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday
by Matt Carter Jun 11
NYC broker fee bill goes into effect despite REBNY lawsuit
New York City's broker fee bill went into effect on Wednesday, prohibiting property owners from passing broker fees onto renters. REBNY attempted to block the bill's enforcement but failed
by Marian McPherson Jun 11
May CPI misses projections even as tariff effects hold off
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% year over year, slightly above April's 2.3% increase. Month over month, prices edged up just 0.1%, compared to 0.2% in April
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 11
Most likely to succeed (or disrupt): Class photos from Real Estate High
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik shares a fictional yearbook of 'Real Estate High,' because sometimes the best way to understand the industry is to take it back to homeroom
by Summer Goralik Jun 11
Foreclosures were up 9% year over year in May: ATTOM
States with the highest foreclosure rates in May included Delaware, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. ATTOM's CEO described the situation as 'a mixed picture'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 10
Canadian reality TV brokerage makes its US debut in South Florida
RARE Real Estate 1st launched in Canada in 2021 and may be best known to Americans for being featured on the Amazon reality TV show 'Luxe Listings Toronto'
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 10
Real estate investors are unloading homes at record clip to stem losses
In 2024, investors drove 11% of all US home sales — the highest share in more than 2 decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 10
10 reasons you should live in your 1st investment property
In a market that challenges even the most experienced house flippers, living in your 1st real estate investment can provide the foundation for building lasting wealth, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Jun 10
Consumer sentiment about housing market rebounds
While just 26% of Americans said May was a good time to buy, that's up from 23% in April and 14% a year ago, an all-time survey low in Fannie Mae National Housing Survey
by Matt Carter Jun 9