BHGRE's Ginger Wilcox on how to build resilience that hits home
Renovations don't just apply to your home, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate president writes. They can also apply to your professional and personal endeavors
by Ginger Wilcox Aug 16
Typical monthly mortgage plunges from all-time high recorded in April
The latest adjustment marks the lowest a typical payment has been in 6 months — and, with a mere 1% month-over-month increase, the smallest uptick in 5 years, according to a Redfin analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 15
Homebuyers see NAR settlement as a big win — until they learn more
Even if the settlement brings down commissions overall, buyers grow warier the more they learn about what the policy means for them, according to the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer poll
by Daniel Houston Aug 15
Gains and losses amid market shifts: Q2 2024 earnings
The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, here's the breakdown of who's up and who's down
by Jessi Healey Aug 15
Rescuing the American Dream through smart tax incentives
Opinion
Industry veteran Alex Perriello says that to fix the affordability problem in America, agents need to get involved, and smart tax incentives need to be offered
by Alex Perriello Aug 15
Mortgage rates trending down as Fed rate cuts seen as certain
Investors see a September rate cut as a given, but the latest inflation data suggests recession fears are overblown and that the Fed will start out with a modest, 25-basis point reduction
by Matt Carter Aug 14
Teacher rental affordability remains below pre-pandemic levels
Teachers can now afford 47.9% of rental apartments within commuting distance of their schools, an increase from 40.7% the previous year, Redfin reported on Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 14
KW's Jason Abrams talks being 'antifragile' in the face of change
On Day One of Keller Williams' annual Mega Agent Camp in Austin, Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks commissions and how leaders must help agents thrive through change
by Marian McPherson Aug 14
Lesson Learned: Get rock solid on your pricing strategy
Learn how NYC agent Maggie Kent leverages her sense of professionalism to develop a higher level of client trust and how she has developed resilience to navigate the world of real estate
by Christy Murdock Aug 14
Gary Keller's advice for navigating recession, commission confusion
At Keller Williams' annual Mega Agent Camp, franchise founder Gary Keller and several leaders shared how agents can navigate recession fears and commission confusion with clarity
by Marian McPherson Aug 13
Amazon
The 'Prefab Hiking House' series of homes designed by OneSpaceHub includes a split-level 40-foot property featuring a sun deck for $48K and a single-story home with a terrace priced at $19K
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 13
Home prices grow in 90% of metros as Silicon Valley breaks $2M ceiling
San Jose, California, a major tech hub, tallied single-family existing-home prices exceeding $2M in Q2 for the first time since the National Association of Realtors began tracking home prices in 1979
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage office count is shrinking for first time
Franchise sales have slowed, and some existing franchisees have canceled their agreements, but Motto Franchising President Ward Morrison expects growth to resume when lending picks up
by Matt Carter Aug 12
Cooling rental market means more concessions for renters: Zillow
A 50-year high in multifamily building starts and completions has led to cooling rent growth and better lease terms. In July, 33.2% of rentals on Zillow included concessions, up 23% from 2023
by Marian McPherson Aug 12
The market is harder for millennials than it was for boomers: Report
A new report in 'The Wall Street Journal' found that baby boomers had an easier time navigating real estate market challenges in the 1980s than millennials do today.
by Taylor Anderson Aug 12
Miami investors lose another hotel to foreclosure auction
In the same week that the investment firm lost the Waldorf Astoria in Washington DC to a foreclosure auction, CGI Merchant also had to let go of the Gabriel Miami in a second auction
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 12