AgentsLose the white paint — the mood of the day is grayThe latest paint color analysis from Zillow finds that buyers are willing to pay more for a home with dark gray and earth-tone walls.Dave GallagherJune 20, 2023
BrokeragesGetting your brokerage ready for a new world of buyer agencyIn light of ongoing lawsuits, brokers need to prepare their buyer agents to communicate their value and respond to objections around agreements and fees.AJ LaTraceJune 19, 2023
By the NumbersHomeownership on the rise for lower-income householdsThe percentage of below-median income households that own a home has climbed significantly, hitting 53% in the first quarter of 2023.Dave GallagherJune 17, 2023
AgentsTrying to make it as a new agent? Get ready to learn, and hustleGetting started in real estate is tough — especially in the current market. But the "three C's" and other tips from pros can help new agents succeed.Mary BooneJune 17, 2023
By the NumbersDallas is the latest city to clamp down on short-term rentalsThis week, the Dallas City Council voted to ban short-term rentals from residential zones, with no exceptions for existing STRs.AJ LaTraceJune 17, 2023
Industry'What-if' scenarios in the commissions lawsuits, and how to prepare for themAs several buyer agent compensation cases work their way through the court system, it’s time for brokers and agents to come up with a plan.Dave GallagherJune 16, 2023
IndustryPeople On the Move at ERA, BHGRE, Coldwell Banker, Poplar HomesChange is afoot at Anywhere brands, where 2 new presidents are filling the role vacated by Sherry Chris and regional leadership has shifted at Coldwell Banker.Real Estate News StaffJune 16, 2023
By the NumbersMortgage rates hold relatively steady after inflation reportThe 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% this week in the Freddie Mac Survey, down just a hair from last week’s 6.71%.Dave GallagherJune 15, 2023
By the NumbersWhy sell when you still have that new-house smell?A Redfin report found that nearly 60% of homeowners with mortgages have lived in their home for 4 years or less, and almost all have low interest rates.Dave GallagherJune 15, 2023
TechTech Bytes: News from MoxiWorks, CubiCasa, moreMoxiWorks adds Local Logic; CubiCasa goes 3D; Restb.ai partners with CVR MLS and UtahRealEstate.com; Chime and DirectOffer added as solution providers.Real Estate News StaffJune 14, 2023
By the NumbersHere’s what Fed Chair Jerome Powell said about real estate todayAfter 10 consecutive rate hikes, the Federal Reserve announced at today's meeting that it would hold rates steady.AJ LaTraceJune 14, 2023
IndustryWhy Zillow thinks its model wins for consumers and agents alikeErrol Samuelson, chief industry development officer for Zillow, discussed the company’s "housing super app," empowering agents, and consumer innovations.AJ LaTraceJune 14, 2023
TechKW’s widely used Command CRM gets a refresh Improvements to the CRM platform and app are intended to give agents a leg up with lead generation, marketing and workflow.Dave GallagherJune 13, 2023
By the NumbersInflation is slowing, which could soften interest ratesInflation rose only slightly in May to an annual rate of 4%, down significantly from its peak of more than 9% last summer.Dave GallagherJune 13, 2023
By the NumbersLow inventory fueling a hot market, for the few who are in itHome values are up, and so are bidding wars, according to the latest Zillow market data.Dave GallagherJune 13, 2023
MLS/AssnMLS collaboration can create a more 'seamless marketplace'Joint ventures and continuing consolidation may help MLSs better serve both subscribers and consumers.Robert DavisJune 13, 2023
By the NumbersThere are fewer millionaires — but don’t blame it on real estateA World Wealth Report found that the number of millionaires fell by 800,000 in one year, but real estate has been a fairly resilient asset. AJ LaTraceJune 12, 2023
BrokeragesOKC brokerage leverages its reputation to lure two teamsRob Allen, CEO of Sage Sotheby's Realty, says a slower market has agents wondering if they're at the right brokerage — but he doesn't sign just anyone.Cheryl Reid-SimonsJune 12, 2023
AgentsCoaching can offer a boost to agents in a changing marketIt's never too late to invest in coaching — even if you've been in the business for decades. And in tough times, it can be a boon.Mary BooneUpdated September 8, 2023
Brokerages50-year industry veteran knows how to weather tough timesJim Fite, president of the brokerage his father founded in 1937, has led his company through 7 recessions and shares advice on how to make it to the other side.Mary BooneJune 10, 2023