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
Women's History Month: How Nancy Garcia gives back
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
by Annette DeCicco Mar 28
Most Gen Z sellers have regrets over pandemic home purchases
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
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 27
25 unique ways to cut brokerage costs (without killing growth)
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
by Chris Pollinger Mar 27
Pending home sales tick up as buyers make cautious comeback
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
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 27
Homebuyers respond as mortgage rates hover near 2025 lows
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
by Matt Carter Mar 26
Keller Williams expands overseas footprint into Cayman Islands
Keller Williams is opening its 11th Caribbean master franchise in the Cayman Islands. Toronto native Adam Sax will oversee the franchise's rollout
by Marian McPherson Mar 26
Women's History Month: How Pam Taylor focuses on the future
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
by Annette DeCicco Mar 26
Bonus Homes CEO: 'We want to be the don't-sell solution'
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
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 25
US home prices rose modestly in January, led by NYC and Chicago
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
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 25
New-home sales rebound in February after winter weather bout
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
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
7 ways agents can seize opportunities during market shifts
Although a shifting market can feel uncomfortable, Luke Babich writes, it can also be a time of great opportunity for agents who adapt quickly
by Luke Babich Mar 25