Stop, collaborate, listen: Vanilla Ice is back with his top investment tips
After his music career faded, the 56-year-old rapper, born Robert Matthew Van Winkle, found a new calling: real estate investment. The 90s sensation offers 5 tips to succeed as as an investor
by Ben Verde Jun 25
Case-Shiller Index breaks all-time high as HPI appreciation slows
Figures in April 2024 for both indices suggested a steady market going into summer. Both the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index and the FHFA HPI rose 6.3% on an annual basis
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 25
National Homeownership Month is a good time to celebrate service
Whether you're working with first-time homebuyers or helping seniors stay in their homes, the way that you support homeownership matters, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman
by Teresa Boardman Jun 25
KW team lead hosts first-ever Pride event in Canyon County, Idaho
Keller Williams team leader and LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance founding member Tom Wheeler hosted the area's first-ever Pride event on June 9. Here's how the 4K-person event came to life
by Marian McPherson Jun 24
More listings, lower rates should boost 2025 sales: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae on Friday slashed its 2024 forecast as a result of weak spring home sales, but listings are returning to the market and mortgage rates look poised to drop, according to new projections
by Matt Carter Jun 24
Median home sale price in US rises to record high as transactions dip
The median sale price for an existing home in the US has grown to a whopping $419,300 — the highest since NAR began tracking the metric — following 11-consecutive months of price gains
by Ben Verde Jun 21
Anxiety over commission lawsuits looms over agent recruitment fight
Industry leaders see the lawsuits as 1 of the top recruiting challenges of 2024, according to Intel survey results. But the brokers who target and elevate middle-tier agents have an opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
Homebuyers jump at lower mortgage rates, but will they last?
Purchase loan applications have surged for 2 weeks in a row, but rates for conforming mortgages are inching back up toward 7% this week as investors weigh the odds of Fed rate cuts
by Matt Carter Jun 20
Housing starts plunge 19% in May as homebuilders act with caution
Construction starts on new housing units dropped 5.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,277,000 —  19.3% lower than levels in May 2023, according to US Census data released Thursday
by Ben Verde Jun 20
Harness a modern pricing engine to maximize efficiency and ROI
CEO Dawar Alimi writes that choosing a modern and advanced pricing engine can unlock new opportunities for growth, profitability and success in an increasingly competitive landscape
by Dawar Alimi Jun 18
The easiest, least expensive way to become a real estate investor
Thanks to new technology and startup platforms with the right education, trainer Bernice Ross writes, even novices with small budgets can jump into the investing game with ease
by Bernice Ross Jun 18
How much longer can developer Michael Shvo push up prices?
The luxury developer has gambled by buying exclusive buildings and developing them into even more elite, expensive properties. Sales thus far don't clearly show that the gamble pays off
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Artificial intelligence is the all-in-1 tool real estate desperately needs
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Already touted by Zillow and others, the technology represents an opportunity for the real estate industry to reimagine itself at a time when solutions are desperately needed, writes Brad Inman
by Brad Inman Jun 17
8 strategies to help entrepreneurs navigate uncertain times
The only thing certain is change, especially for real estate professionals. Dr. Jeff Richmond shares what it takes to keep stillness and shift your mindset from fear to opportunity
by Jeff Richmond Jun 17
4 fair housing essentials any real estate professional can champion
Fair housing goes beyond knowing the protected classes. Dr. Lee Davenport offers a primer on 4 levels of fairness involved in fair housing and how to communicate the facts to buyers and sellers
by Lee Davenport Jun 14
Mortgage rates have more room to fall on 2 new economic reports
Key Fed inflation metric expected to drop June 28 following unexpected decline in May wholesale prices and jump in weekly jobless claims to 242K workers, highest level since August 2023
by Matt Carter Jun 13