Got an ugly listing? New Western's got a new solution
The new Podium program aims to give agents an easy way to sell their most difficult properties to New Western's pool of more than 200K investors
by Ben Verde Feb 29
US housing market posted record-setting value growth in 2023
The total value of the 2023 US housing market increased a record-breaking 5.3% to $47.5T. The gains were concentrated in markets across the Midwest and Northeast
by Marian McPherson Feb 28
Jungo and Homebot team up to cultivate mortgage prospects
Integration of Jungo's CRM solution with Homebot lets mortgage loan officers share real-time data and insights into market trends, interest rates and property values with prospective clients
by Matt Carter Feb 20
Yardi predicts weak multifamily rental growth for 2024
As a result of the delivery of 540K new apartments during 2024, Yardi is predicting weak rental price growth in some markets
by Ben Verde Feb 19
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage makes Entrepreneur's 'Franchise 500' list
'Mortgage brokerage in a box' offering makes Entrepreneur's list of top franchise opportunities for a 5th consecutive year, despite challenging conditions for mortgage lenders
by Matt Carter Feb 12
2 multifamily operators settle in RealPage antitrust lawsuit
Pinnacle Property Management Services and AIR have settled with plaintiffs who accused them of increasing rent prices through collusion
by Ben Verde Feb 9
Rate drop leads to 3rd consecutive month of listing gains
Active and new listings experienced single-digit increases for the 3rd consecutive month in January, according to Realtor.com's latest market report
by Marian McPherson Feb 2
Dave Umphress' Flourish Real Estate Network leaves KW for Real
The $1B in career sales network, which Umphress first launched in 2012, operates in most major Colorado markets and Austin, Texas, but has goals of ultimately expanding nationwide
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
Home price growth accelerated in November alongside high rates
Home prices increased 5.1% between November 2022 and November 2023, despite falling 0.2% month over month from October
by Ben Verde Jan 30
Japan's Sekisui House becomes 5th largest US builder on MDC deal
The $4.9B acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2024, once it is approved by shareholders and regulators
by Ben Verde Jan 19
Woman-led brokerage LUX Denver moves to ERA Real Estate
Boutique firm LUX Denver is now affiliated with ERA Real Estate. Broker-owner Emily Duke co-founded the company in 2014, which has a lifetime sales volume of more than $200M
by Marian McPherson Jan 17
PR firm Lion & Orb launches annual membership plan for agents
The program will provide members with a range of services, starting with Lion & Orb’s existing technology-backed tools designed to maximize public exposure and messaging
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
9 ways to combat imposter syndrome for peak performance
If a slow year or industry changes have you feeling out of sorts, write Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert, the problem may be imposter syndrome. Find out how to fight it and get your joy back
Homebuyers are now paying $400 less per month than in October
After rates fell from October highs, homebuyers with a new mortgage are paying about $400 less each month. Still, there's no buying spree — yet
by Taylor Anderson Jan 4
US home prices tally biggest uptick of 2023 amid steep mortgage rates
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index posted a yearly increase of 4.8% in October, the fastest annual rate gain of 2023 and 'the strongest national growth rate since 2022'
by Ben Verde Dec 26