Real estate heroes come to rescue after suffering losses in Maui fires
Fires that roared through western Maui last week have destroyed thousands of homes and killed scores of people. The real estate community is trying to help pick up the pieces
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
America's newest houses face a heightened risk of wildfire
More than half of the homes built since the start of 2020 are at an elevated risk of wildfire. Redfin's research team takes a look
by Daniel Houston Sep 9
Space heater safety tips for your tenants following Bronx fire
As winter continues, here's what landlords, property managers and building residents need to know about operating space heaters in light of a fire in New York City that killed 17 residents
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 11
ClimateCheck debuts on location intelligence platform Local Logic
The two companies' shared interested in local data insights is one major reason the partnership was a good fit, ClimateCheck CEO Cal Inman said
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
What real estate agents need to know about installing an elevator
The independence that a small residential elevator brings to a homeowner, as well as the value it adds to the price of the house, makes it a worthwhile investment. However, it does come with many requirements, upkeep and expenses
by Gerard Splendore Aug 23
Be prepared: What agents need to know about fire safety at home
House fires can escalate in the blink of an eye, but with proper precautions and planning, they are preventable. Here's how agents can help clients be prepared for the worst
by Gerard Splendore Feb 1
Everything that happened in 2020, the wildest year of our lives
This year had it all: A presidential election, a stock market crash and rebound, and the busiest summer and fall in memory — all amid an unprecedented global pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 21
Bu-bye! 9 signs it’s time to cut ties with clients
Opinion
We can't always spot a bad apple from afar. But here are a few situations when you should say adios
by Nicole Solari Sep 6
As fires ravage California, agents evacuate — and step up
Record-setting fires have burned more than 1.2 million acres in California, forcing hundreds of thousands of people from their homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 25
Can you fire independent contractors? Here's what you should know
Opinion
The majority of agents are ICs. Understanding what this classification means — and having a solid independent contractor agreement — is crucial for any successful brokerage
by Jay Thompson Dec 4
9 telltale signs it’s time to fire your client
Opinion
If you find yourself in a 'no-win' position with a prospect or client and there is little to no hope of getting a deal done, then it is time to fire them
by John Giffen Aug 6
California Camp Fire devastation
Home prices in Chico, California, were up 33% year-over-year after the most destructive fire in the state's history
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11
A Realtor’s guide to helping during a disaster
Proven tips on how to pull together and make a difference
by Troy Palmquist Nov 15
natural disaster
Help your clients, and become their trusted real estate agent for life
by Alec Sears Dec 12
How to help homeowners recover from fire damage
Real estate agents can be an invaluable resource in the healing process
by Deidre Woollard Dec 11