History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills
Opinion
There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect
by Carl Medford Aug 8
Love is blind, but FICO isn’t: Guiding couples with mismatched credit
Agents need to talk with buyer clients about credit and financing early in the process, Lindsey Harn writes, to avoid disappointment later
by Lindsey Harn Aug 7
3 CEOs talk change, affordability, NAR and end-to-end systems
James Dwiggins, Michael Valdes and Mike Miedler got candid on the last day of ICSD, saying real estate has lost sight of its purpose amid commission lawsuits and company rivalries
by Marian McPherson Aug 1
Real estate doesn’t need more disruptors. It needs craftspeople
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox shares a call to bring care, knowledge and professionalism back to the center of the industry
by Ginger Wilcox Jul 31
Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna and Mr. Cooper Chair and CEO Jay Bray.
Both companies have invested heavily in AI. But while Rocket consistently earns high marks for loan servicing, Mr. Cooper's J.D. Power rankings have been subpar for more than a decade
by Matt Carter Jul 28
Instant gratification is destroying your business. Here's how to avoid the distraction trap
Learn to lock in the necessary behaviors required to build your business, team leader Carl Medford writes, repeat them constantly, avoid pleasurable distractions and reap the rewards
by Carl Medford Jul 23
A woman on her computer with code in the background to signify costly ChatGPT mistakes.
NAR has released its Market Statistics Dashboard, a tool that tracks housing and economic trends and provides forward-looking analyses for home sales and pricing activity
by Marian McPherson Jul 15
Century 21 CEO on rethinking the inventory challenge
Adapting to market changes and creating options for clients allows real estate agents to stay relevant and engaged no matter what shifts may occur, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler writes
by Mike Miedler Jul 15
Trump administration expands Fannie Mae title waiver program
Title insurers wanted to put the brakes on a pilot program that uses automated title reviews to allow some homeowners to refinance their mortgage without having to pay for title insurance
by Matt Carter Jul 11
Broker Spotlight: Tricia Schlosser, Century 21 Morrison Realty
Find out how this standout North Dakota broker delivers 'full-service support for serious professionals' and for the clients they serve
by Christy Murdock Jul 10
Finding Financial Freedom: Owning your money story is everything
Melanie Klein profiles Compass' Cindy Scholz and her wealth-building journey for those who are just starting out and those who are seeking financial independence
by Melanie Klein Jul 10
'It could have been us': Houston Realtor shares flood survival story
Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family
by Marian McPherson Jul 9
How industry infighting makes it harder for clients to achieve the American dream
Opinion
Battles among real estate heavyweights make the market less transparent and harder to navigate for the people we’re supposed to be helping, Troy Palmquist writes
by Troy Palmquist Jul 5
The pursuit of home: What we’re really celebrating this 4th of July
Opinion
As we celebrate Independence Day, Troy Palmquist looks at where the dream of homeownership went off the rails and how the real estate industry helps — and hurts — homebuyers
by Troy Palmquist Jul 4
7 ways remote work has shaped homebuyer preferences
When highlighting a home's features, Luke Babich writes, don't forget work-from-home preferences that make everyday more efficient and enjoyable for homeowners
by Luke Babich Jul 4