Lone Wolf launches Leads+, lands deal with The Keyes Company
The seller-centric addition to Lone Wolf's broad suite of business software intends to unearth and secure listing leads for its users, coming at a time when they need it most
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 11
In an era of divisiveness, be the brand to trust
TheSkimm co-founders Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin took to the virtual stage at the National Association of Realtors' annual conference, NAR NXT, on Friday
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
Annual home price gains fall to single digits in most markets: NAR
Annual home price growth fell from 14% in the second quarter to below 9%, according to the National Association of Realtors latest quarterly metro home price report, released Thursday
by Daniel Houston Nov 10
Tropical Storm Nicole plunges NAR conference guests into uncertainty
As Nicole carves its path, likely thousands of Realtors have had flights canceled and are unable to reschedule, waiting to see if their reservations hold or exploring travel alternatives
A misty forest
North Carolina regulators are investigating alleged predatory and deceptive practices by Florida-based MV Realty, which operates in 33 states and has more than 500 licensed agents
What to watch for at NAR's annual conference this week
NAR NXT in Orlando will feature sessions on fair housing, politics, market forecasts, MLS data-sharing and a proposed update to the Realtor Code of Ethics, among other topics
President of Greenwich Association of Realtors joins BHS
Bryan Tunney will serve as executive vice president and managing director of sales in Greenwich and help support and manage the office's roughly 30 agents
Fannie, Freddie ordered to slash fees for many first-time homebuyers
Regulators order mortgage giants to eliminate upfront fees on many purchase loans in order to help first-time homebuyers of limited means, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said Monday
by Matt Carter Oct 25
Judge orders Zillow to give REX FSBO listing data
Federal court in Seattle grants discount brokerage's motion to compel on the grounds that the data could show whether Zillow and NAR caused harm to REX or to competition in general
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 20
Existing-home sales drop for 8th straight month in September
Existing-home sales sagged 1.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.71M, 23.8% lower than in September 2021, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Oct 20
NYC real estate commissions are all over the map: Consumer watchdog
In a report on Wednesday, the Consumer Federation of America found the median commissions listing agents offered to buyer agents ranged from 1% in parts of Brooklyn to 3% in Manhattan
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 20
Rent-to-own startup Landis raises $40M from Google, Jay-Z and NAR
The new Series B funding will go toward boosting the company's homeownership coaching program, growing its team and expanding to new markets
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 18
Industry groups renew push for lower FHA mortgage premiums
Black Homeownership Collaborative also asks HUD to ditch a 'life of loan' requirement that forces homeowners to continue paying mortgage insurance premiums in perpetuity
by Matt Carter Oct 17
How much does a real estate agent make?
From the hours agents put in to the years of experience they have, several variables determine what kind of income agents can bring in any given year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
Inflation up 8.2% over last year — and housing is largely to blame
Government’s estimate of the cost of owning a primary residence rose 0.8% in September and was up 6.7% compared to a year ago, which is the largest 12-month increase in the category's history
by Daniel Houston Oct 13