Mr. Beef is a mansion? Under Chicago's proposed tax, yes
Since its appraised value is over $1M, the iconic Italian beef stand would incur significantly higher transfer taxes in a sale if Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 'mansion tax' passes
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
7 tips for finding your focus amid today's distractions
Despite our best efforts to buffer ourselves from distractions, we negotiate thousands of them each day. Broker-owner Pam Blair offers tips to hone your focus and find your center
by Pam Blair Nov 17
The agent migration from legacy brokerages continues
As we approach the final weeks of 2023, agents are continuing to migrate from legacy brands to low-fee, cloud-based brokerages. Mike DelPrete looks at the numbers and trends
by Mike DelPrete Nov 16
LA City Council votes to end 3-year freeze on rent hikes
The council decided to base the increase on inflation data from October 2022 through September 2023 rather than the prior year, which would have resulted in a steeper rent hike
by Taylor Anderson Nov 16
Builder sentiment falls again, but lower inflation a cause for optimism
October saw builder confidence in the market for newly built single family homes fall 6 points to a measure of 34, the lowest level since December 2022
by Ben Verde Nov 16
Feeling a little nervous? Here's how to recession-proof your business
If a recession comes, writes Jimmy Burgess, keep in mind that it is not just a time of challenges but also of opportunities. Here he lays out ways to lead gen and lead nurture now
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 16
Software provider for MLSs latest to partner with Local Logic
Local Logic is used by real estate agents to better understand how a market is performing, as well as a method by which to help clients learn about where they may live
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 16
Mark McLaughlin: Client trust is all that matters — all else is 'noise'
Compass' chief real estate strategist speaks this week at the Compass RETREAT on 'The Future of the Industry and Client Representation.' In a recent conversation, he shared his insights
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
Broker Spotlight: Molly Jones, Joey Sutorius, The Agency Salt Lake City
Find out how the MOJO Group founders made the transition to The Agency Salt Lake City and how they're looking to redefine luxury real estate
by Christy Murdock Nov 16
Why I quit cold calling cold turkey
Opinion
After spending years as a faithful cold caller, find out why Realtor Jonathan Pressman decided the return on investment was no longer worthwhile
by Jonathan Pressman Nov 16
3 new ways to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in your business
Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert share an actionable plan to help you get in touch with a spirit of gratitude and cultivate it in your everyday life and in your real estate business
What teams are looking for in a brokerage — and why they switch
The needs of real estate teams are unique and varied, according to Troy Palmquist. Here's how brokers can better serve those needs and team leaders can make choices that work for everyone
by Troy Palmquist Nov 16
Mortgage rates post biggest 1-day drop since onset of the pandemic
Tuesday's big drop in rates followed an encouraging inflation report, with bond market investors now convinced the Federal Reserve is done hiking rates and may reverse course in the spring
by Matt Carter Nov 15
Robert Reffkin: What we have now is a 'connection issue'
In a keynote address at Compass RETREAT on Tuesday, the CEO stressed getting back to basics, forging sincere connections with clients as key to surviving and thriving in the current market
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 15
From Australia to Anaheim, proptechs test models at NAR NXT
ListAssist, BoxBrownie, Sensor Global and Openn are attending NXT under the umbrella of NAR Reach Australia-New Zealand, a tech-focused advocacy organization and product accelerator
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 15