The 2023 housing market: A real estate 'reckoning is at hand'
Economists and other housing experts predict the market will be more balanced among buyers and sellers. Home prices won't change much while mortgage interest rates will continue to dip
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 28
7 resources that guarantee you'll be the smartest agent in the room
When you gather, assimilate and distribute market knowledge, you can become the resource for real estate information in your area. Here's where to get the 411
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 23
Existing-home sales drop in November as median prices inch up
Sales of existing homes in November fell 7.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09M, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Dec 21
Proptech in 2022: Zillow rebounds, iBuyers stumble and MLSs grow up
Zillow bounced back after folding its iBuyer in 2021, multiple listing services finally caught up, enterprise solutions arrived and other signs property technology approached maturity in 2022
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 21
Real estate transfer tax hikes create headaches for mortgage lenders
Federal regulations provide 'zero tolerance' for miscalculating real estate transaction taxes when providing TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure to borrowers, Black Knight warns
by Matt Carter Dec 19
Court deals blow to NAR, KW, Anywhere in commission suit
Judge denied requests filed by NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America, allowing Sitzer/Burnett case to continue toward new October trial date
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 19
Outdated MLS policy hides thousands of homes for sale
Opinion
Where MLSs ban commingling, brokerage websites either can’t display non-MLS listings or must hide this inventory behind filters and log-in walls
by Joe Rath Dec 19
Two wolves fighting
The Sitzer/Burnett trial has been delayed until after a higher court rules on an appeal from HomeServices of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 16
5 certifications and designations tailor-made for the 2023 market
Earning a designation or certification in the real estate industry helps distinguish you from other professionals, demonstrating your specialized knowledge and expertise to both peers and clients
7 things your competition hopes you won’t do
If you slack off on certain facets of your business, your competition will benefit — and they know it. Here's how to avoid losing business
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 15
Is it time to change your brokerage or your perspective?
Many agents are concerned about the future and are considering a move. For many, making a change within first will be the most beneficial
by Carl Medford Dec 14
The PLS to Supreme Court: Deny NAR petition in pocket listing suit
In a new brief, the former pocket listing service argues NAR limited competition to its Realtor-affiliated MLSs 'by conspiring to destroy the livelihood of any dissenting real estate agent'
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 12
Calling all startups: NAR's tech accelerator is taking applications
The National Association of Realtors' venture capital arm Second Century Ventures runs REACH, which debuted in 2012 and has invested in more than 200 startups over the years
Mortgage rates fall — but so does demand, breaking 4-week streak
As mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2022 highs, all eyes will be on Federal Reserve as policymakers conduct their final meeting of the year next week
by Matt Carter Dec 7
Weichert chooses SkySlope to power transactions for 'competitive' edge
'With its smartly-designed interface and extensive suite of solutions, SkySlope gives our agents the most competitive advantage in the marketplace today,' — Jim Weichert
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6