A Coldwell Banker broker shares what it's like to be a seller right now
Kris Darwin, a Coldwell Banker sales manager in Louisiana, shares how an agent's sales pitch taught her an important lesson about relationships and empathy
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
Top brokers reveal how they're coping with tight inventory
At Connect Now, brokers from around the country shared advice on keeping buyers motivated and sellers focused, surfacing new listings and accomplishing your goals without compromising your values
by Matt Carter Apr 20
Buyer uncertainty stressing you out? 5 ways to stay sane in a hectic market
The extreme lack of inventory has agents in total panic mode. On top of their day-to-day roles, agents now more than ever also have to be friends, counselors and confidants. Here's how to manage the stress of it all
by Erica Ramus Apr 12
Don't ignore renter leads! 6 steps for turning them into homebuyers
Helping renters become homeowners is about mindset — both yours and your clients'. Here's how to evaluate the renter leads you receive and convert them into homeowners when their lease expires
by Bernice Ross Nov 11
Pulse: What’s your biggest challenge with financing? Readers sound off
From inventory shortages to lackadaisical buyers to lender confusion, here are the biggest issues readers are seeing
by Inman Feb 25
Why we can't count on current homeowners to boost low inventory
62% of homeowners don't plan on moving from their current residence
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
Pending home sales up 3.1 percent in February
While the increase was welcome, it’s still not as much as last year
by Marian McPherson Mar 28
Buyer, renter confidence slips as home prices keep rising
Worries about the ability to save for a down payment or qualify for a mortgage are keeping would-be buyers and renters on the sidelines
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
How the inventory shortage is throwing a wrench in my business
Opinion
All the technology in the world won't provide us with more homes to sell
by Teresa Boardman Mar 8
How to capitalize when the inventory shortage peaks
5 ways freed-up housing might impact your business
by Bernice Ross Jan 22
U.S. median home value reaches all-time high
The 10% year-over-year drop in inventory is driving home prices up
by Marian McPherson Jan 18
Tell first-time homebuyers these 3 things to get them off the fence
Explore these topics, and help them understand why buying now is the right decision
by Pat Hiban Jan 4
How can I afford to live in California and still buy my morning latte?
Opinion
Only about a third of the state’s population can actually afford to live there
by Jay Lieberman Dec 21
4 signs that inventory will improve in 2018
Opinion
The weather forecast is finally calling for rain to fall on the inventory drought
by Steve Cook Dec 14
Millennials, taxes, disasters: 10 predictions for 2018
Opinion
Bernice Ross's outlook for next year
by Bernice Ross Dec 11