Negotiating short sales is a crucial skill for real estate agents
With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever's Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales
by Luke Babich Mar 11
Tarek El Moussa chased Hollywood to make 'Flip or Flop' a TV reality
The HGTV star and house-flipping expert learned the hard way that nothing in life would be handed to him. But he also learned that by 'taking massive action,' the possibilities in life are limitless
5 key questions to ask your seller facing foreclosure
Opinion
Taking on a foreclosure listing is a big challenge. Make sure you ask these questions first to determine whether listing the home is the best solution for the homeowner
by Minna Reid Jan 18
7 tactical marketing strategies to prepare agents for success in 2023
During an Inman Connect panel on Tuesday, social media coach, speaker and foreclosure expert Marki Lemons-Ryhal shared key tips for agents to up their marketing games
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
3 reasons choosing a niche is the best thing I did for my career
Opinion
When you try to be 'everything,' you make it almost impossible for prospective clients to see your value. And if they don't see your value, they will seek out an agent who can present clear value
by Nicole Espinosa Aug 5
Eviction and foreclosure bans end
Economists and housing experts share what could unfold for homeowners, renters and the economy now that the CDC's eviction and foreclosure moratorium is over
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
From 30 to 100 agents in 2 years: Kris Lindahl on team growth
Here’s the prolific team leader’s take on cultivating your team, widening your reach and understanding consumers' growing desire for instant gratification
by Ryan Rodenbeck Feb 27
Frustrations with empty-nester downsizing in my market
Opinion
What will we do with all the large houses?
by Jeff Sibbach Sep 21
Foreclosure sign
CoreLogic: more than 40 states recorded declines in distressed sales in May
by Britt Chester Sep 1
Cash sales nearing pre-recession numbers, CoreLogic says
Major metros across the country seeing steady drops in cash sales
by Britt Chester Aug 1
A home for sale
Distressed home sale rate only 6 percent above pre-crisis levels, CoreLogic says
by Britt Chester Jul 22
A home for sale
Peter Lorimer dives into short sales
by Peter Lorimer May 20
price reduction
Short sales are a foreclosure prevention option that banks are continually turning to
by Tim & Julie Harris Apr 28
Cash buyers are still out there, except in DC
Only 13.6 percent of DC buyers use cash for homes
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 10
California's not dreaming: September's residential numbers continue to surprise
Even a slight month-over-month price decline beats the year over year numbers
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 3