Foreclosures were up 9% year over year in May: ATTOM
States with the highest foreclosure rates in May included Delaware, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. ATTOM's CEO described the situation as 'a mixed picture'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 10
Canadian reality TV brokerage makes its US debut in South Florida
RARE Real Estate 1st launched in Canada in 2021 and may be best known to Americans for being featured on the Amazon reality TV show 'Luxe Listings Toronto'
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 10
More than 2.5M people have made commission settlement claims
The company handling notifications has sent out more than 100M emails notifying homesellers about the settlements — and is charging more than $32M for its services
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 10
Here are your hot takes on NAR's big changes this year: Pulse
Marketing, commingling, hate speech — it's been a big year of change at the National Association of Realtors. Here are your hot takes on those changes
by Inman Jun 10
California broker challenges NAR rule over dues for non-members
Modesto broker John Diaz took aim at NAR, CAR and 2 local organizations for the creation and enforcement of the Variable Dues Formula, which he claims is illegal and anticompetitive
by Taylor Anderson Jun 10
Real estate investors are unloading homes at record clip to stem losses
In 2024, investors drove 11% of all US home sales — the highest share in more than 2 decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 10
NAR: The settlement didn't kill procuring cause
The concept of who brings the buyer that completes a real estate sale will remain, though it may come up less frequently in commission disputes, according to the trade group
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 10
Real estate AI increasingly blurs the lines between humans and tech
Real estate companies are rolling out AI assistants with human names and attributes. The tools are increasingly blurring the lines between what tech can do — and what it is
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 10
Resilient by design: 5 ways new agents turn setbacks into strength
Lean on systems and support that take the busywork off your plate — like CRMs, done-for-you marketing, voicemail drops and smart follow-up templates, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Jun 10
You’re not just a real estate agent – you’re a business
One-size-fits-all answers just don't cut it in this highly complex market. Start thinking bigger, and build the business of your dreams, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes
by Kevelyn Guzman Jun 10
Trust is your competitive edge. Most agents earn it the wrong way
In a market with fewer clients and more competition, trust is the ultimate differentiator for real estate pros, Better Homes and Gardens President Ginger Wilcox writes
by Ginger Wilcox Jun 10
10 reasons you should live in your 1st investment property
In a market that challenges even the most experienced house flippers, living in your 1st real estate investment can provide the foundation for building lasting wealth, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Jun 10
Covius inks agreement to acquire Blend's Title365 business
Colorado-based Covius will continue to provide integrated title and closing services to Blend's customers, and Title365 President Kirby Hulbert will join Covius' settlement services team
by Matt Carter Jun 9
Consumer sentiment about housing market rebounds
While just 26% of Americans said May was a good time to buy, that's up from 23% in April and 14% a year ago, an all-time survey low in Fannie Mae National Housing Survey
by Matt Carter Jun 9
Developers are lining up to buy in on Altadena's burned out lots
Altadena is for sale, and developers are lining up to buy in. So far, around 145 properties have been sold, 100 are currently listed and dozens are in escrow, the 'Los Angeles Times' reports
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 9