7 tips for building a side hustle that supports your real estate business
When done right, a side gig can strengthen your career with new income streams, increased visibility and connections that compound over time, broker Cassie Walker Johnson writes
Judge denies NWMLS request to stay discovery, moving the needle forward for Compass
An order signed by US District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead on Wednesday denied NWMLS's request to stay discovery while the court considers its motion to dismiss the case
Rocket seeing 'awesome early data' from Redfin acquisition
CEO Varun Krishna says lender has already seen a surge in leads and higher conversion rates from the Redfin deal, thanks to 'cross pollination' of leads, agent referrals and mortgage applications
by Matt Carter Jul 31
Compass, NWMLS trade barbs in new legal filings
As Compass called NWMLS a 'monopoly' and said its policies amount to an anticompetitive boycott, NWMLS called the brokerage's arguments 'nonsensical'
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 25
real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators to determine if or when interest rates might finally come down
by Jeff Tucker Jul 25
Here's what a Redfin data journalist learned from taking a $25K bath on the sale of his house
Senior data journalist Mark Worley co-authored a new report that shows roughly 6% of US homeowners risk selling at a loss. The analysis hit close to home; he and his wife did exactly that
by Mark Worley Jul 21
In a more buyer-friendly market, sellers are emerging too
Why are active homebuyers now ready to list their old properties? The reasons vary by individual but display regional trends that track with national recovery, the Inman-Dig Insights survey found
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14
These are the 31 markets where home prices have fallen the most
Price softening continues to spread from the Sunbelt into the Western U.S., and the inventory of homes for sale is growing at an accelerating pace, ICE Mortgage Technology reports
by Matt Carter Jul 7
Inventory has doubled in nearly half of the US's largest markets
Robust new construction activity and subdued homebuyer demand has led to an inventory boom in 22 of the 50 largest markets, with some metros seeing active inventory double vs 2019
by Marian McPherson Jul 2
Rocket offers preferred mortgage pricing for Redfin-linked deals
With closure of merger, homebuyers get temporary rate buydown or up to $6K in lender credits from Rocket Mortgage when the buyer or seller is represented by a Redfin agent
by Matt Carter Jul 1
Rocket reorganizes to close Redfin acquisition, Mr. Cooper on deck
By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing, Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40k to $20k
by Matt Carter Jun 30
real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators, including some surprising upside despite a disappointing spring market
by Jeff Tucker Jun 26
The secret to making your clients love you: Save them money
Helping clients and prospects save money is one of the most powerful marketing strategies
by Bernice Ross Jun 23
Lock it down! How to get prospects to commit to consultations
Preparation and precision matter when you’re trying to set a booked interview or consultation, broker-owner Kristine Milkovich writes. Here are 6 steps to book the appointment
by Kristine Milkovich Jun 18
Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings
Opinion
The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes
by Jeff Tucker Jun 18