5 ways commercial and residential real estate can cooperate now
A brokerage with access to a commercial division, Troy Palmquist writes, experiences a whole new way of serving clients, adding value and creating professional synergies
by Troy Palmquist Jul 1
Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download
What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy?
by Christy Murdock Jun 29
Interest rate waiting game: Should buyers purchase now or wait it out?
Is it better to buy now or wait it out in today's housing market? RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger lays out the factors that can help you help buyer clients decide
by Amy Lessinger Jun 29
Prospects for lower mortgage rates grow as inflation continues to ease
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge fell to 2.56% in May, getting closer to the Fed's 2% target for the 2nd month in a row. Core inflation reading is lowest since March 2021
by Matt Carter Jun 28
BofA analysts cast doubts on prospects for 2025 sales rebound
'The US housing market is stuck, and we are not convinced it will become unstuck anytime soon,' economists at Bank of America Global Research said of ongoing housing affordability issues
by Matt Carter Jun 27
Weak demand drives up share of homesellers cutting prices
The typical home sold for 0.3% less than the original asking price in the past month, according to a new report from Redfin
by Taylor Anderson Jun 27
Agents, brokers reveal a tale of 2 commission-split scenarios in 2025
Most real estate professionals expect commission splits at their brokerage to remain unchanged for a while longer. As for the rest, many have conflicting opinions on what kind of change is coming
by Daniel Houston Jun 27
Pending home sales fall by 2.1% in May as buyer demand softens
High mortgage rates continued to curb homebuyer activity in May, NAR said. As inventory rises in upcoming months, slower home price growth will follow, and likely more buyers in the market
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 27
Home sales tend to rise after big elections. Can it happen in 2025?
Keeping Current Matters' David Childers and Jimmy Burgess crunch the numbers and lay out the reasons real estate agents and brokers could see a post-presidential election sales surge in 2025
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 27
Lower rates boost homebuyer demand for 3rd week in a row
Mortgage rates have been on the decline since late April, as closely watched data releases suggest the economy is cooling and that the Fed may start cutting rates as soon as September
by Matt Carter Jun 26
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