The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)
As mortgage rates remain lower and buyers continue to have the upper hand in most markets across the US, many are opting out of paying for homes in cash
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
NAR profile of home buyers and sellers
Agents who think they know market conditions may need to think again, writes trainer Bernice Ross. She shares her top insights for success heading into 2026
by Bernice Ross Nov 24
Second-home mortgages decline amid economic uncertainty
In August, mortgage rate locks for second homes fell 13.1% year-over-year to the lowest level since March 2016 on a seasonally adjusted basis
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 13
The 'lock-in effect' is real. Lean into it to generate more leads
Opinion
Learn how the interest rate lock-in effect is impacting current buyers and sellers and where the market is headed next
by Bernice Ross Sep 26
3 trends poised to disrupt the real estate landscape
Opinion
From blockchain to proptech, and everything in between, there's always something new on the real estate horizon. Here are the trends that are currently changing the game
Home flipper activity jumps, while profitability plummets
Slowdown in bidding wars is 'having a predictable impact on profit margins for investors,’ said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence from Attom, in the latest report
by Taylor Anderson Jun 22
Cash buyers have upper hand as mortgage rates rise
Opinion
Although there is still an inventory shortage, cash buyers can use this time to enjoy a wider selection of homes than buyers who are taking out a loan
by Bonnie Heatzig Jun 21
How to win a bidding war against a buyer who's paying all cash
Opinion
There are smart ways to overcome a cash offer for that apartment, condo or co-op your buyer really wants. Here's how to go about making your buyer's offer more competitive
The key to success in business? Stop trying to solve 'all' the problems
At Connect Now, Homeward Founder and CEO Tim Heyl told agents and brokers to focus on what they do better than anyone else and predicted 'the bundled transaction' would gain steam
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 17
Sundae debuts off-market distressed property platform for investors
The new platform will allow investors to view, filter and sort available distressed properties exclusive to Sundae, as well as submit cash offers and track them in real time
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
What the new cash buyer rules mean for you
In some cities, most cash sales will have to be reported to regulators
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 28
Is your cash buyer a phony? 4 warning signs
Things only pretenders say and how to respond
by Jack Gross Mar 20
Sacramento, California
Leading tech firms stepping in to advocate for homebuilding initiatives
by Gill South Jul 11
4 tips to prepare your cash buyer clients for FinCEN regulations
Protect the investments of your all-cash homebuyers
by Jackson Cooper Aug 31
National home prices hit peak while cash buyers decline, report says
Attom Data Solutions reports the US median home value higher than in 2005
by Jennifer Riner Jul 28