Falling rates helped drive home price growth in Q4, NAR says
US home prices shot up in 86% of the 221 metropolitan areas tracked by the National Association of Realtors and rose 3.5% in the fourth quarter, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Taylor Anderson Feb 8
Broker Spotlight: Jeff Valentino, Valentino Group
Find out why this North Carolina broker says that real estate is as much a hospitality business as a sales and marketing one
by Christy Murdock Feb 8
Collaboration isn’t a buzzword. It’s a strategic imperative
Is the path to prosperity in real estate paved by fierce competition or collaborative endeavors? Coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein share how teamwork can create optimal outcomes
11 things agents should learn in real estate school
Building a real estate business is about more than memorizing lists of terms and laws, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out what it takes to launch smarter
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 8
Forget what you think you know about holiday listings
To achieve extraordinary results, The Agency's Deedee Howard writes, sometimes it pays to ignore conventional wisdom and pursue a more strategic marketing plan
by Deedee Howard Feb 8
Teams Spotlight: Ed Kaminsky, Kaminsky Real Estate Group
Troy Palmquist profiles luxury team leader Ed Kaminsky, a member of the council of eXp Luxury and founder of SportStar Relocation
by Troy Palmquist Feb 8
Mortgage giants offering very low income homebuyers a spring break
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering a $2,500 credit this spring that borrowers can put toward their down payment, closing costs, escrow or mortgage insurance premiums
by Matt Carter Feb 7
Hawaii legislator floats bill banning foreign buyers from island
Hawaii State Senator Brenton Awa has presented a bill aimed at banning foreign buyers from purchasing or investing in property on the island. The bill goes up for a vote on Feb. 13
by Marian McPherson Feb 7
How to approach and tailor your business plan to today's market
Watch the latest Inman Access class to hear what industry experts are prioritizing in 2024 and how the current market will impact or change the way they are approaching their business plans
by Claire Buzzanca Feb 7
Homebuyer purchase loan demand falls again as mortgage rates firm
After picking up during the first 3 weeks of January, MBA lender surveys show applications for purchase loans are contracting, with mortgage rates no longer in free fall from 2023 highs
by Matt Carter Feb 7
Ryan Serhant touts new book, Netflix series on Andy Cohen
The broker and CEO said the forthcoming Netflix series that follows SERHANT. would 'totally redefine the genre' but did not specify a release date
Realty ONE Group, RE/MAX, Keller Williams rank on Franchise500 list
8 brokerages were honored on 'Entrepreneur' magazine's Franchise500 list. The 45-year-old list ranks the best franchises across several industries, including finance, technology and retail
by Marian McPherson Feb 7
Tampa Palms sees record $2.3M sale to end 2023
The 5,300-square-foot home was represented by Mary Renfroe of Premier Sotheby's International Realty and features a wine room, a sauna, a pool, a koi pond and an outdoor patio with fireplace
Housing sentiment improves on hopes for lower mortgage rates
Consumer sentiment toward housing increased to the highest level in nearly 2 years in January, with a record number expecting mortgage rates to come down in the year ahead: Fannie Mae
by Matt Carter Feb 7
Prank? Protest? Graffitied LA high-rise sparks housing crisis debate
A group of graffiti artists tagged Oceanside Plaza, an unfinished luxury high-rise near the site of the 2024 Grammy Awards. Two of the 12 artists were arrested and charged with trespassing
by Marian McPherson Feb 7