short sales reo
The next few years will reward agents who are comfortable navigating complexity
by Michael Krein Jun 16
Existing-home sales defy consumer gloom, NAR data shows
Affordability gains drove a modest April increase as consumer confidence hit historic lows
by Jessi Healey May 11
George Laughton
On this episode, George Laughton, founder of The Laughton Team, a top US team with 200 agents and $900M-plus in volume, unveils his Reverse Offer Playbook for saving canceled listings
foreclosures are on the rise
With foreclosure activity ticking upward, agents can learn from seasoned REO pros to build new streams of income during an economic downturn, Annette DeCicco writes
by Annette DeCicco Oct 19
existing home sales
Existing-home sales increased 2% MOM and 0.8% YOY in July, according to the trade group. Active inventory rose to its highest level since May 2020, tipping the scales toward market balance
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills
Opinion
There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect
by Carl Medford Aug 8
Commercial market bottom nears as foreclosures surge
Portfolios of foreclosed and seized office buildings, apartments and other commercial buildings hit $20.5B during Q2 2024, the highest quarterly figure posted since 2015, according to MSCI
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Broker Spotlight: Christi Rice, eXp Realty Michigan
Find out how this Michigan broker rebooted her real estate career at its lowest ebb and discovered a whole new passion for the business
by Troy Palmquist Jun 20
Tarek El Moussa talks cancer, tells agents to push through hardship
The star of 'Flip or Flop' talked Tuesday at Inman Connect Miami about how professional hardships, cancer diagnoses and personal hardships paved his road to success
by Jim Dalrymple II May 22
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
Altisource public stock offering will pay off roughly $20M in debt
Shares in the Hubzu operator touched a new 52-week low Friday as the company released details of a plan to pay off a portion of its nearly $200M debt burden by issuing up to 4.6M shares
by Matt Carter Feb 10
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
Build deeper relationships: 5 ways to say thank you year-round
Opinion
Saying thank you should be more than a once-a-year pie drop-off. Show your appreciation throughout the transaction and the entire year to help build meaningful relationships
by Rachael Hite Nov 14
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