NAR predicts home sales will increase 4% in 2026
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun also said median prices should increase 4% by EOY
by Marian McPherson Jun 16
housing affordability
Homeownership in some markets never makes financial sense
by Marian McPherson Jun 4
Gen Z renters
The rental housing industry stands at a turning point, CEO Tony Julianelle writes, and Gen Z renters can show it the way to build what's next
by Tony Julianelle Sep 11
baby boomer real estate
When boomers make the decision to sell, team leader Vincent Cyr writes, they free up property for younger buyers, ease pressure on limited inventory and help maintain transaction flow
by Vincent Cyr Aug 28
Instant gratification is destroying your business. Here's how to avoid the distraction trap
Learn to lock in the necessary behaviors required to build your business, team leader Carl Medford writes, repeat them constantly, avoid pleasurable distractions and reap the rewards
by Carl Medford Jul 23
Hive MLS hires RentSpree to assist members
Hive MLS CEO Daniel Jones said RentSpree’s "integration helps our members move faster, work smarter, and better serve their clients in the growing rental space"
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 8
Buy now; hesitation creates opportunity, Barbara Corcoran says
In a recent TikTok video and appearance on Fox & Friends, real estate veteran Barbara Corcoran made it clear: economic hesitation is exactly why it's a good time to buy real estate
by Richelle Hammiel May 1
Buying vs. renting: The income gap is widening, Redfin says
The typical American now needs to earn over $116,600 annually to afford a median-priced home in the US, compared to just $64,160 needed to afford an average apartment, according to Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 10
What’s the rent? A whole month’s pay, 1 in 5 renters tell Redfin
Redfin report finds 22% of US renters say they pay their all of their monthly income to afford rent. They're borrowing money, getting a second job and pulling from retirement to cover the cost
by Taylor Anderson Nov 22
RentSpree adds REcolorado, second MLS deal in days
CEO and co-founder Michael Lucarelli has been putting his company in front of multiple listing services for several years as a clever expansion tactic, but with practical ambitions
by Craig C. Rowe May 20
Undeterred by federal scrutiny, RealPage continues to innovate
In the face of a March 25 report that the company conspired to keep rents above market, the property management software firm is forging ahead with innovations rooted in AI
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 19
More and more renters believe they will never own a home
Thirty-eight percent of renters don't believe they will ever own a home — up from 27 percent less than a year ago, according to Redfin
by Ben Verde Apr 12
Rent is now more affordable than buying in every major US market
Austin and Seattle were the friendliest cities for renters as the monthly mortgage payment on a starter home in each of the top 50 cities soared above the average rent by more than $1,000
by Ben Verde Mar 26
RentSpree, SkySlope partner to speed renting workflows
SkySlope’s workflow benefits will enhance rental application and tenant screening actions, tools that help smooth out friction-prone, manual processes, RentSpree executives said Tuesday
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 14
Gary Keller: The current market is 'the most confusing I've ever seen'
At Keller Williams' annual Mega Camp conference, founder Gary Keller prepared agents for a rough 2023 as slowing home sales and other economic factors push everyone to the brink
by Marian McPherson Aug 23