Pulte pledges Fannie, Freddie's help in curbing home purchases by institutional investors
Trump's promise to "ban" big investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability
by Matt Carter Jan 8
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During a time of significant disruption, new agents have continued to enter the industry with optimism. Turns out, many of them have good reason — they're crushing it
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
Party supplies, like a ladder, bounce house and popcorn to exemplify this real estate team's VIP club strategy.
Amy Stockberger shares how the No. 1 team in South Dakota cut its $30K billboard spend to a 1-time outlay of $4K using this powerful and replicable system for creating lifetime loyalty
by Amy Stockberger Sep 11
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Lead-gen expert Josh Ries tells you how to transform ideas from Zillow and Realtor.com into local insights that make your content marketing stand out for all the right reasons
by Josh Ries Sep 9
Outside lawyers, WSJ editorial board urge Trump not to fire Powell
Trump administration would probably lose court battle, lawyers reportedly advise White House, and markets would react badly, 'The Wall Street Journal' editorial board warns
by Matt Carter Jul 18
Why legacy could be real estate’s most overlooked business builder
A wave of experienced real estate agents is stepping out of production. What does that mean for younger agents, and how can they take advantage of the opportunity?
by Amy Stockberger Jul 15
The open house system that generates leads like clockwork
Jimmy Burgess and digital marketing expert Josh Ries break down a system for creating multiple marketing opportunities from each open house
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 1
Broker Spotlight: Amy Stockberger
Find out how this broker and innovator helps agents build 'legacy businesses' through efficient scaling, increased profitability and resilient, service-centered practices
by Christy Murdock Apr 24
Ted Cruz aims to defund CFPB with implications for lender oversight
Although the agency was created by Democrats in an effort to protect consumers from abusive financial practices, it has continued to be viewed by Republicans as an unchecked power
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 31
How Trump's vow to deport millions of immigrants will impact housing
President-elect Donald Trump promised to begin deporting undocumented immigrants on Inauguration Day. Here's how his plan could disrupt housing starts and reduce affordability
by Marian McPherson Jan 20
Median down payment slides $2,400 as affordability improves
Moderating mortgage rates and lessening buyer competition have pushed the US median down payment down 7.33% over the past year, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Debate over title insurance alternatives is heating up again
Republican attorneys general in 14 states urge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator to kill a pilot program that allows some borrowers to refi without obtaining title insurance
by Matt Carter Jul 25
Reliance helps South Dakota's oldest brokerage embrace the new
Hegg is an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway and owned by Edina Realty. It was founded in 1945 when it specialized in farmland brokerage, later expanding into home sales and commercial realty
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
FEMA flood insurance program faces dual existential threats
The National Flood Insurance Program is up against another deadline for renewal while a lawsuit from 10 states takes aim at its proposed pricing change
by Ben Verde Sep 21
The 10 most stable housing markets in the United States, ranked
The US housing market and economy at large have endured a blizzard of rising home prices and climbing mortgage rates. But take shelter from the storm with these financially sound markets
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 19