How to talk to the 71% of potential FSBOs who doubt their decision
Not everyone who's thinking about listing a home 'by owner' is set on their decision. Dr. Lee Davenport offers talking points that can help you convince them to list with you
by Lee Davenport May 9
Compass grew virtually every metric that matters in Q1
Despite a slower housing market, the brokerage's revenue grew 28.7% year over year in Q1 while transactions rose 27.8%
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Home prices kept rising in Q1 but fewer cities saw double-digit gains
Nearly 85% of all US metro areas saw year-over-year price increases for single-family existing homes, down from 89% in the final quarter of 2024, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel May 8
7 ways to recession-proof your real estate business
A recession doesn't have to wreck your business bottom line, coach Darryl Davis writes, but ignoring the warning signs can set you up for financial disaster
by Darryl Davis May 8
Move-up homebuyers drive surge in mortgage loan applications
Purchase loan demand up 11% last week, with 'surprisingly strong' demand from conventional loan borrowers given lingering economic uncertainty, MBA economist Mike Fratantoni says
by Matt Carter May 7
A June rate cut is now seen as off the table as Fed stays put
Job market is 'solid,' and central bank policymakers need time to assess Trump administration's 'substantial policy changes' in areas including tariffs, immigration, taxation and regulations
by Matt Carter May 7
FEMA held back Direct Lease for LA wildfire survivors. Here's why
Despite more than 13K homes destroyed in the wildfires, FEMA's Direct Lease program was never activated. According to a FEMA spokesperson, housing data doesn't justify the need for it
by Richelle Hammiel May 7
Zillow turned a profit in Q1 for the first time in years
The portal lifted its rental and mortgage segments in the first 3 months of 2025, earnings data released Wednesday shows. CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the gains came despite a tough market
by Jim Dalrymple II May 7
Federal layoffs are fueling an inventory surge in nation's capital
Active listings in Washington, DC, have surged 25.1% year over year, the largest jump on record and nearly double the national increase of 14.2%, new Redfin data released Wednesday shows
by Richelle Hammiel May 7
10 conversion scripts for winning buyers over this spring
Be an information communicator, writes coach Annette DeCicco, to bring value to your buyer conversations. Practice and rehearse your lines. Every expert does
by Annette DeCicco May 7
Opendoor trims losses in Q1, but revenue ticks down
The iBuyer also revealed Tuesday that it bought 3,609 homes in the first 3 months of 2025. That number represents a 4% year-over-year increase
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Aggravated agents? The problem isn't the market (it's you)
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Many agents lack structure and support, branding expert Alyssa Stalker writes, but what they need is real business mentorship, repeatable systems, ongoing marketing education and more
by Alyssa Stalker May 6
IBuyer Offerpad cuts Q1 loss and boosts acquisitions as sales fall
At $15.1M, Offerpad's Q1 net loss was down 14% from Q4 2024, with home acquisitions up 18% to 454. A 9% drop in home sales caused revenue to shrink by 8% to $160.7M
by Matt Carter May 5
Here's why builders are slamming the brakes on new apartments
Building permits for multifamily units have plunged 27.1 percent from their pandemic-era highs, with new rentals now hitting the market at the slowest pace on record, according to Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel May 5
Buyer client pools are thinner this spring than agents had hoped: Intel
Many brokerage professionals say they're concerned about the economy. They're just not expecting it to hit their client pools quite yet, the latest Inman Intel Index survey results suggest
by Daniel Houston May 5
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By diving deeper into these strategies, Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius write, you safeguard your finances and build a more informed, agile approach that could serve you for decades
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius May 5