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Existing-home sales fell 4.9% in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08M. Despite the month-over-month decline, sales were still 2% higher than a year ago
A drop in expenses was enough to offset falling revenue from franchise fees and annual dues that make up about 70% of RE/MAX's revenue, the company said on Thursday
Ask the right questions, and get buyers talking about what matters most to them
Your sellers may be struggling to make sense of the market. Darryl Davis offers ideas for talking clients through their biggest objections and helping them make the right decisions
Social media keeps us connected, but at what cost? From Instagram’s new 'dislike' button to the pressure of constant comparison, platforms continue to shape how we see ourselves
Trump administration silent on details but disputes the accuracy of a Feb. 18 report by Bloomberg Law that at least 40% of FHA's workforce are set to be laid off as part of cost-cutting initiatives
The Arizona association will withdraw MLS Choice, but will still offer some resources to people holding real estate licenses who are not members of NAR
The virtual brokerage ended 2024 with 82,980 agents — a 5% drop compared to the previous year, according to Q4 earnings data. EXp also posted $1.1B in revenue in the final 3 months of last year
From using ChatGPT to enhance your writing to avoiding simple errors, this guide is designed to help you target your most common mistakes and make your writing more effective
Despite a nationwide dip in first-time homeownership, Black buyers have bucked the trend in 2024, leading the market with 62% purchasing their first home, according to Zillow
Get passionate and intentional about real estate recruiting, and see what a difference it makes in your real estate business, ERA's Alex Vidal writes
A social media frenzy suggested government layoffs are tanking the housing market in the nation's capital. But economists armed with data tell Inman it's mostly business as usual in DC
Find out how this broker-owner and her team are implementing 'purpose-driven leadership' to deliver exceptional experiences tailored to their clients' needs
Failure isn't final. 'Sellebrity' agent Kofi Nartey offers hard-won wisdom for excelling with the world's most sophisticated clients after 22 years