Here's what you can do to mitigate the 'lock-in effect' for clients
Opinion
Current market conditions may have homeowners feeling trapped. Splitero CEO Michael Gifford shares a perspective shift to help you provide hope and flexibility
by Michael Gifford Sep 13
Skittish sellers, hungry buyers: How the Fed tanked housing
Goldman Sachs economist Michael Murdoch criticized the Federal Reserve's rate strategy at Ben Kinney Companies' BuiltHOW conference, sharing how upcoming policies may impact 2024
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
California homebuyers will finally get the option to close virtually
Although the timeline is uncertain, the nation's most populous state is on track to fall in line with 44 others that allow online notarization, a process that can speed real estate closings
by Matt Carter Sep 12
Totally groovy LA home from 'The Brady Bunch' sells for $3.2M
The house was purchased from the television network HGTV for about 9% less than the network paid for it in 2018 and has been sold to a fan of the sitcom who collects unusual homes
by Ben Verde Sep 12
Marilyn Monroe home slated for demolition is saved — for now
The LA City Council filed an emergency motion Friday to establish the home as an Historic-Cultural Monument to avoid demolition after thousands of concerned citizens registered their complaints
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
Hidden risks: What upcoming shifts are investors ignoring?
Real estate investors now know about the risks posed by interest rates. But what is the threat they'll be facing in a year or 2? G. Brian Davis breaks it all down
by G. Brian Davis Sep 12
Data providers now data partners as Plunk, Local Logic strike deal
The overlap in offerings will empower clients on both sides of the partnership, providing Local Logic users with granular insights on the financial aspects of homes within market reports
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 12
Don't wait! Get a jumpstart on your financial fitness
It's never too early to get a jump on long-term business and financial planning, siblings Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius write
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius Sep 12
Avoid these 5 deal-killers to get across the finish line
Got a client? Get them to the finish line. These 5 escrow failures can stop you in your tracks
by Carl Medford Sep 11
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Opinion
Broker Teresa Boardman writes that consumers and agents at large have the wrong information and the wrong idea about NAR, especially in the wake of its sexual harassment scandal
by Teresa Boardman Sep 11
10 ways to invest in your agents (so they're invested in you)
Although brokers expect accountability and investment from their agents, agents need the same thing from their leaders, say DOORA's Troy Palmquist and Janet Pozos
by Troy Palmquist AND Janet Pozos Sep 10
Consumer homebuying sentiment has plateaued at 'pessimistic'
Most Americans polled by Fannie Mae last month said they would rather buy than rent, but a record-high 82% also said August was a bad time to buy, citing affordability concerns
by Matt Carter Sep 8
New suit alleges Yardi rent-setting software violates antitrust law
A lawsuit filed by a renter in Seattle accuses property management software firm and major landlords of violating antitrust statutes through a product used to set rental rates
by Taylor Anderson Sep 8
Divvy stays mum as employees report a new round of layoffs
At least 7 former employees posted on LinkedIn Thursday to say they had been laid off from the rent-to-own company
by Ben Verde Sep 8
Mobile-first marketing standout Rechat emphasizes collaboration, strategy: Tech Review
Rechat does a lot of what a lot of other apps do separately, consolidating a tech-stack for tech-savvy brokers wanting to provide a single point solution for lead nurture, brand-building, sales support and lightweight deal management.
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 8