13 ways to find a home for your buyers in this tight market
If you currently have buyers but cannot land an escrow, writes team leader Carl Medford, consider stepping up your game to provide the highest level of service possible
by Carl Medford Jan 31
Bess Freedman says agents must 'be present' to succeed in 2024
Ahead of Inman Connect New York in January, the Brown Harris Stevens CEO shared with Inman her tips for navigating challenging economic terrain and what she's looking forward to at ICNY
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 19
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
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
Despite high cost to finance, home prices hit new heights in August
Housing prices increased 0.4% between July and August and were up 2.6% on an annual basis, representing new highs in many markets
by Ben Verde Oct 31
CrossCountry Mortgage CEO nails profit on $30M Fort Lauderdale pad
Ronald Leonhardt Jr. purchased the Harbor Beach home for $23M in 2021. It includes 120 feet of water frontage, a lap pool, a full summer kitchen and docking capabilities for a megayacht
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
8 reasons sellers aren't selling (and how to get them off the fence)
Interest rates, insurance premiums, tax concerns and more are keeping sellers from putting their homes on the market and forcing them to defer their dreams
by Carl Medford Sep 20
Nearly 1 in 9 US homes command $1M as luxury prices soar in June
The share of US homes valued at $1M or more stopped shy of a record notched last summer as high mortgage rates and low inventory drove home prices upward in June, a Redfin analysis shows
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 14
Is your next listing stuck in incognito mode? The Download
Could Clear Cooperation be the problem when it comes to the years-long inventory shortage? Actually, yes, according to industry analysts
by Christy Murdock Aug 11
It’s time to put American innovation to work for housing
Opinion
America was built on innovation, yet we’ve thrown up our hands when it comes to our most intractable housing problems. As real estate experts, it’s time for us to get busy
by Troy Palmquist Jul 3
Low inventory propped up price growth this spring
US home values grew 1.4% between April and May of 2023 — slower than the past 2 springs but faster than both the 2018 and 2019 spring markets
by Ben Verde Jun 12
The LA 'mansion tax' is coming, sending sellers on a sprint to April 1
To make their $5M-plus properties more attractive and move them more quickly, some sellers have been cutting their asking prices precipitously and negotiating other add-ons into contracts
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
The ultimate list of 70+ strategies to generate listings in today's market
Regardless of market conditions, listings are an essential component of a successful real estate business. Here's how to locate them
by Christy Murdock Sep 12
Frustrated with inventory? 5 tips for getting creative
Opinion
Many agents are frustrated with low inventory on both sides of the transaction. Try these strategies to create inventory for your clients and find a pathway to under contract
by Julie Busby Jul 6
Time to get creative: 3 strategies for finding buyers homes
Opinion
Buying a home is hard, but it's not impossible. As a knowledgeable expert with a fiduciary duty to your clients, it's your role to help buyers weigh and evaluate their options
by Nobu Hata May 27