It's now a buyer's market in Manhattan, new report suggests
Rising inventory and shifting seller expectations have given homebuyers the upper hand in Manhattan, according to Douglas Elliman's latest quarterly report
by Marian McPherson Jul 3
Cool down debt, heat up investing with these tools of the trade
Trainer and author Bernice Ross talks with Tanisha Souza, CEO and president of Tardus, about financial freedom and how to get off the commission roller coaster ride
by Bernice Ross Jul 3
Fewer homeowners constrained by mortgage lock-in effect
2 years ago, 9 out of 10 mortgages had rates below 5%. Today, ICE Mortgage Monitor data shows there are 5.8M fewer sub-5% mortgages, and 1 in 4 borrowers has a higher rate
by Matt Carter Jul 2
Will your chatbot get you canceled? 10 AI questions to ask
Fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport shares 10 questions to ask before adopting an AI-based chatbot or consumer-facing platform for your real estate business
by Lee Davenport Jul 2
Mortgage rates surge as Trump's odds improve after debate
Investors who fund most mortgage loans weighed the impact of higher tariffs, tighter restrictions on immigration and an extension of 2017 tax cuts under a second Trump administration
by Matt Carter Jul 1
Rate dip drags ‘doomers’ back from the ledge: Client Pipeline Tracker
Expectations for future buyer pipelines have started to improve after a rough 4-month stretch. Intel unpacks the latest developments with its Client Pipeline Tracker, fueled by the Intel Index
by Daniel Houston Jul 1
5 ways commercial and residential real estate can cooperate now
A brokerage with access to a commercial division, Troy Palmquist writes, experiences a whole new way of serving clients, adding value and creating professional synergies
by Troy Palmquist Jul 1
Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download
What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy?
by Christy Murdock Jun 29
Interest rate waiting game: Should buyers purchase now or wait it out?
Is it better to buy now or wait it out in today's housing market? RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger lays out the factors that can help you help buyer clients decide
by Amy Lessinger Jun 29
Prospects for lower mortgage rates grow as inflation continues to ease
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge fell to 2.56% in May, getting closer to the Fed's 2% target for the 2nd month in a row. Core inflation reading is lowest since March 2021
by Matt Carter Jun 28
BofA analysts cast doubts on prospects for 2025 sales rebound
'The US housing market is stuck, and we are not convinced it will become unstuck anytime soon,' economists at Bank of America Global Research said of ongoing housing affordability issues
by Matt Carter Jun 27
Weak demand drives up share of homesellers cutting prices
The typical home sold for 0.3% less than the original asking price in the past month, according to a new report from Redfin
by Taylor Anderson Jun 27
Agents, brokers reveal a tale of 2 commission-split scenarios in 2025
Most real estate professionals expect commission splits at their brokerage to remain unchanged for a while longer. As for the rest, many have conflicting opinions on what kind of change is coming
by Daniel Houston Jun 27
Pending home sales fall by 2.1% in May as buyer demand softens
High mortgage rates continued to curb homebuyer activity in May, NAR said. As inventory rises in upcoming months, slower home price growth will follow, and likely more buyers in the market
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 27
Home sales tend to rise after big elections. Can it happen in 2025?
Keeping Current Matters' David Childers and Jimmy Burgess crunch the numbers and lay out the reasons real estate agents and brokers could see a post-presidential election sales surge in 2025
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 27
Lower rates boost homebuyer demand for 3rd week in a row
Mortgage rates have been on the decline since late April, as closely watched data releases suggest the economy is cooling and that the Fed may start cutting rates as soon as September
by Matt Carter Jun 26