How a summer job in the '70s launched my real estate career
Find out how Ranelle Birmingham got her start in the industry through a summer job at her father's Louisiana real estate company
Finding Financial Freedom: Araceli Espinoza on real estate investing
Coach Melanie Klein looks at the inspiring story of Araceli Espinoza, who is building financial freedom through international real estate investment
by Melanie Klein May 2
Buy now; hesitation creates opportunity, Barbara Corcoran says
In a recent TikTok video and appearance on Fox & Friends, real estate veteran Barbara Corcoran made it clear: economic hesitation is exactly why it's a good time to buy real estate
by Richelle Hammiel May 1
Finding Financial Freedom: Julie Han’s journey to independence
In a time when women’s financial independence is more important than ever, coach Melanie Klein writes, real estate offers an exciting, dynamic pathway to success
by Melanie Klein Apr 17
6 new startups taken under the wings of Equity Angels
The organization said its latest class is developing AI-powered solutions for 'architects, engineers, single and multifamily owners, real estate brokers, agents and teams'
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 16
Democrats question legality of Fannie, Freddie board purges
Less than 4 days after being confirmed as head of the mortgage giants' federal regulator, housing scion Bill Pulte fired 14 board members and made himself the chair of both companies
by Matt Carter Apr 16
Tariffs, stalled construction threaten to end rent stability
According to a new report from Redfin, mounting economic pressures, including tariffs and slowing construction, could soon put upward pressure on rents
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 14
America’s real estate advantage is under siege: eXp's Leo Pareja
Opinion
CEO of eXp Leo Pareja calls for courage, clarity and collaborative leadership in meeting threats to market transparency head-on
by Leo Pareja Apr 10
Buying vs. renting: The income gap is widening, Redfin says
The typical American now needs to earn over $116,600 annually to afford a median-priced home in the US, compared to just $64,160 needed to afford an average apartment, according to Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 10
Build-to-rent homes hit record high in 2024 with no signs of slowing
In 2024, a record 39K single-family rental homes were completed, marking a 15.5% jump from the previous year, according to a Point2Homes analysis of Yardi Matrix data released Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 7
Condos are selling below list price as fees discourage buyers
68.4% of condos sold below their asking price — the highest share in 5 years. That's a jump from 63.3% last year, signaling a cooling condo market, according to a Redfin report
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 3
Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna and Mr. Cooper Chair and CEO Jay Bray.
The all-stock deal is set to close in Q4 2025. Mr. Cooper Group Chair and CEO Jay Bray will become president and CEO of Rocket Mortgage while reporting to Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Jessica Quinn found freedom
Coach Melanie Klein profiles former pastry chef Jessica Quinn, who found that real estate is a vehicle for financial empowerment and transformation
by Melanie Klein Mar 28
Most Gen Z sellers have regrets over pandemic home purchases
Five years after the arrival of COVID in the US, 94% of Gen Z and 86% of millennial first-time homesellers say they regret their pandemic-era purchase, according to an analysis by Opendoor
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 27