These are the states where homeowners will benefit most — and least — from new SALT cap
Redfin’s latest analysis reveals the states where homeowners will benefit most from the new state and local tax (SALT) cap, which Congress raised from $10K to $40K
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
hundred dollar bills lined up
According to two Realtor.com market reports, the Upper Midwest offers some the best deals for homebuyers — if they're willing to embrace small-town living
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
RE/MAX affiliate purchases Compass' North Shore offices in Chicago
RE/MAX affiliate, RE/MAX Premier, has purchased Compass's former North Shore offices, as the NYC-based brokerage consolidates locations after buying @properties Christie's International Real Estate. The agents in those offices are still with Compass
by Marian McPherson Sep 3
House with a "for sale" sign in the front yard
In the past 2 months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96M in May to 1.95M in July, Redfin reported
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
human hand shaking hand with robot hand to symbolize AI should not replace humans
Who really wins when your brokerage uses AI? For broker Holly Brink, tech adoption should never come at the price of personal client service
by Holly Brink Aug 20
RealPage acquires Rexera to serve condo lenders and title agents
A 2024 Inman AI Award winner, Rexera's AI agents automate workflows on condo sales by obtaining HOA documents and public records, extracting data and flagging potential issues
by Matt Carter Jul 29
How are you breaking down barriers for agents and clients living with disabilities?
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. In observance, ensure your business is inclusive and easily accessible, broker Holly Brink writes
by Holly Brink Jul 25
How to get buyers to sign a buyer-broker agreement (and actually thank you for it)
A signed agreement doesn't hold a buyer hostage; it’s a tool that explains your duties and obligations to them. Broker Holly Brink tells you how to position it with confidence and clarity
by Holly Brink Jul 15
10 summer holidays that make perfect pop-by moments
Looking for fresh ways to connect with clients this summer? Holly Brink shares plug-and-play ideas for thoughtful, fun, low-cost touches that build trust and spark conversation
by Holly Brink Jul 11
Buyer antitrust suit alleges Real, Realty One, Vanguard and The Agency conspiracy
Illinois resident Kevin Cwynar's class-action case alleges the brokers and NAR rules have caused potentially hundreds of thousands of homebuyers to pay up to thousands of dollars in excess commissions
Facebook Marketplace: The effective tool most agents skip
Holly Brink shares agent Abby Goodell's no-frills strategy for turning Facebook Marketplace posts into legit buyer leads and examines why most agents overlook the platform
by Holly Brink Jun 24
Broker Spotlight: Holly Brink, My Real Estate Company
Find out how this broker across four states has launched and where she and her agents are headed as they embrace the future
by Christy Murdock Jun 12
NAR downplays former employee's amended retaliation complaint
Former National Association of Realtors product manager Roshani Sheth updated her complaint with more details, but the trade organization insists her additional allegations 'doom' her claims
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 12
Foreclosures were up 9% year over year in May: ATTOM
States with the highest foreclosure rates in May included Delaware, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. ATTOM's CEO described the situation as 'a mixed picture'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 10
5 real-talk tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025
Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you're providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes
by Holly Brink Jun 4