Sale of opulent manse in Brooklyn breaks neighborhood record
The off-market sale of the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture manse at 53 Prospect Park West for $13.5M has set a new local record
by Ben Verde Dec 4
11 polite ways to say no — without actually using the word
Setting boundaries and saying no doesn't have to be so difficult with help from best-selling author Jay Papasan. He offers options from delicate to direct to help you guard your time and energy
by Jay Papasan Dec 2
Fed Chair Powell's attempt to deflate rate-cut expectations flops
Rates keep falling as fresh data pours in, with investors who fund most mortgages still convinced the Federal Reserve will begin lowering rates in the spring to avoid strangling the economy
by Matt Carter Dec 1
Hallelujah! Finally, some good news about the real estate market
You loved last week's good news on mortgage rates, and this week brought even more smiles to real estate agents and brokers
by Christy Murdock Dec 1
Americans support zoning changes to allow more housing, survey finds
From backyard cottages to duplexes and more mixed-use buildings, a survey of over 5,000 people found broad support for widespread zoning changes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 1
24 affirmations, lessons and contemplations for 2024
Does ill will have your holiday tinsel in a tangle? Grab some hot chocolate and realign your spirit with end-of-year insights to make this chilly season merry and bright from Rachael Hite
by Rachael Hite Dec 1
ONE Sotheby's taps Compass alum Lena Johnson as CMO
The marketing executive spent 8 years at Vogue before transitioning into real estate and was instrumental in the founding of Compass' luxury division
Americans hate their jobs. Real estate pros don't have to
Opinion
Understanding the current state of work culture could save stress and retention woes, writes Rachael Hite. Here are a few ideas on how brokers can make work more enjoyable in 2024
by Rachael Hite Dec 1
Brad Inman's 100 tougher, smarter must-dos for 2024
Brad Inman has coined a real estate industry mantra for next Year: 'Roar in 24.' Find out what else he's thinking and how you can move into the new year stronger and braver than ever before
by Brad Inman Dec 1
Vacasa gives Matterport multiyear marketing deal
The vacation home company hired the digital twin creator in a multiyear contract to help market its global portfolio of vacation homes under management
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 30
Americans' average mortgage payment falls $164 in November
A dip in the weekly average for 30-year mortgage rates dropped the average mortgage payment to $2,575 in November, and homebuyers are taking advantage
by Marian McPherson Nov 30
Home inventory finally showing signs of life in November
There were 7.5% more homesellers listing their homes in November 2023 than in November 2022, according to Realtor.com, with total inventory up as well, ending a 4-month slide
by Ben Verde Nov 30
Pending home sales fall to lowest level in more than 20 years
Pending sales fell 1.5% month over month in October to a reading of 71.4, the lowest score recorded since the Pending Home Sales Index began publishing in 2001
by Ben Verde Nov 30
Property management solution Revela revels in $9M Series A
The company serves private and institutional single-family landlords, multifamily property managers and student housing companies. The funding was led by FirstMark Capital
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 30