How to safely handle an open house
Holding an open house has always been a bit risky and has become even more so during the pandemic. To safely continue the practice, agents should keep these factors in mind
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 19
Pending-home sales fall 10.6%
Pending-home sales also declined on an annual basis for the first time in 8 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
New home sales hit 9-month low in February
February's seasonally adjusted annual rate of 775,000 was down 18.2% from January's revised rate of 948,000
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
delinquency rate
Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
Zillow to hire more than 2,000 remote employees by end of 2021
The company announced on Thursday its goal to increase its employee rolls by 40%, largely by hiring in tech, mortgage and loans, and software development positions
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Pending-home sales see another monthly decline in January: NAR
The Pending Home Sales Index declined 2.8% from the previous month to 122.8, but was up 13% from the year before and marked an all-time high for January
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25
1031 like-kind exchanges: On the chopping block, or here to stay?
Researchers, Realtors and industry action groups argue that the rippling economic effects from changes made to Section 1031 would be a blow to the real estate industry and investors
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 23
Nearly 90% of metros see double-digit price gains in Q4: NAR
Home price growth was widespread during the fourth quarter of 2020 as mortgage rates and inventory levels both hit record lows, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 11
Pending-home sales dip for 4th consecutive month
Despite continuing monthly declines, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) hit an all-time high for the month of December at 125.5
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 29
2021 market will still be hot, but challenges lie ahead: HomeLight
Over 1,000 HomeLight agents recently surveyed by the referral platform expressed optimism about a hot market in the year ahead, but noted some challenges remain
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
Recordings of Houston agents by rival brokerage reveal commission steering
REX CEO Jack Ryan said he believed the recordings contributed to getting the US Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors off the ground
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
The 8 biggest stories that impacted real estate investors in 2020
The hottest topics for real estate investors this year ran the gamut — Airbnb's IPO, WeWork's new CEO, the vacation rental market's comeback, eviction bans and more
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
5 ways indies are preserving their culture in a digital work world
Here are a few strategies some indie brokers are implementing to try and keep their company's culture going strong in a largely remote work world
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 30
Existing-home sales continue to rise for fifth consecutive month: NAR
Existing-home sales in October 2020 were up 4.3% from the previous month and up 26.6% from one year ago, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 19
Home improvement startup Curbio raises $25 million
The company handles repairs for homeowners, then takes payment for the work when the home later sells
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17