Broker Spotlight: Josep Turro, Chi Wei Chin of The Agency Barcelona
Find out how these world travelers bring their shared global perspective to serving a worldwide network of clients and welcoming them home to Spain
by Christy Murdock Oct 31
Latest jobs, GDP reports point to November Federal Reserve rate cut
Relief would be good news for would-be homebuyers, although purchase loan applications are still up 10% from a year ago as mortgage rates hit highest levels since July, MBA survey shows
by Matt Carter Oct 30
Compass bucks tough market as revenue, agent count grow in Q3
The brokerage drove $1.5B in revenue — an 11.7% improvement over the same period in 2023, according to a third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday spanning July, August and September
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30
Renewed buyer activity boosts pending home sales 7.6%
Easing mortgage rates and increased inventory in September undercut buyer anxiety from the previous months, leading to a 7.6 percent month over month increase in contract signings.
by Marian McPherson Oct 30
Real estate was ahead of the curve in fighting discrimination
A recent initiative by professional sports organizations is seeking to do what Realtors have been doing for more than a year: Pledging to do more to create inclusive communities
by Ryan Weyandt Oct 30
US home prices rise modestly amid affordability strains
US home prices were up in August, with both the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices recording a 4.2% annual gain
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 29
Mortgage rates back at 7% as bond market investors stage rebellion
'Bond vigilantes' figure 'no matter which party wins the White House and the Congress, fiscal policies will bloat the budget deficit and heat up inflation,' Wall Street veteran Ed Yardeni warns
by Matt Carter Oct 28
Existing-home sales show the market is still frozen: Economist
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at September’s ‘disappointing’ existing-home sales report and discusses some of the factors impacting the numbers
by Jeff Tucker Oct 28
7 expense-cutting strategies for real estate teams in 2025
Cutting expenses in 2025 doesn’t mean sacrificing quality, Chris Pollinger writes. Maintain profitability and reinvest savings into the areas that truly drive growth
by Chris Pollinger Oct 28
11 transaction-generating strategies primed for success
It's up to you to make your own luck and find opportunities where others won't look. Jimmy Burgess offers strategies both old and new that are poised to work now
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 25
Vamos a Guatemala! KW expands in Central America
The company is opening its first franchise in the Central American country amid an ongoing push to expand in new global locations
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 24
Mayor outside Chicago has evaded eviction server, landlord claims
Landlord Genetta Hull filed eviction papers in September alleging that Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her roommate, Kamal Woods, owe $3,350 in rent and late fees on her property
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 24
Troubling times bring tough questions. Be the answer
There's very little we can control in life — or in business. Team leader Carl Medford writes that ultimately, it's the choices you make and the way you respond that will determine your future
by Carl Medford Oct 24
Rising mortgage rates are taking their toll on homebuyer demand
Demand for mortgages is at the lowest level since July, although MBA survey shows purchase loan requests are up slightly from a year ago when rates were headed for post-pandemic highs
by Matt Carter Oct 23
Agent offers free listings to leaving liberals — and AR-15s to the others
Idaho broker and Trump supporter Mark Fitzgerald is offering to sell 'liberal' homeowners' homes for free ahead of the election — if they leave the state. But is he breaking Fair Housing rules?
by Marian McPherson Oct 23
Harris touts a $25K down payment grant. Will homebuyers care?
The question we should be asking about Kamala Harris' down payment grant proposal, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, is, 'Will anyone jump through hurdles to take part in the program?'
by Lee Davenport Oct 23