By the NumbersMortgage activity at a 2-decade lowA report from ATTOM found that elevated interest rates put a freeze on residential mortgages, refis and HELOCs in the first quarter of 2023.Dave GallagherMay 31, 2023
AgentsHow to set goals, and 6 ways to achieve themCoaches and top agents share their tips for goal-setting success, starting with figuring out what you want, then taking small steps to get there.Mary BooneUpdated June 21, 2023
Industry3 things to know about the class-action commissions lawsuitsAs Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl are joined by more buyer-broker compensation cases, these important details can help real estate pros understand the basics.Dave GallagherUpdated November 11, 2023
By the NumbersWhere are home prices heading? Economists are splitWith so many factors pushing and pulling on the economy right now, there is little consensus on whether prices will rise or fall in the coming year.Dave GallagherMay 31, 2023
By the NumbersHome price growth in early spring higher than anticipatedWhile sluggish year-over-year, appreciation picked up between February and March, especially in West Coast cities, according to the Case-Shiller Index.Dave GallagherMay 30, 2023
Agents4 ways to manage challenging clientsSome clients just make agents' jobs harder — either intentionally or through lack of experience. But those challenges can also be opportunities for growth.Nicole BrodeurMay 29, 2023
BrokeragesKW Cares marks 20 years, offers model for brokerage leadersThe fund has helped thousands of KW associates and their families. The nonprofit's CEO offers tips for other brokerages looking to follow their lead.Alec HarveyMay 28, 2023
IndustryWatch out — the industry’s mind-boggling transformation isn’t overDon’t let this transformative moment intimidate you. Industry experts Stefan Swanepoel and Jack Miller of T3 Sixty say it’s an opportunity built on history.Dave GallagherMay 27, 2023
Industry4 of real estate's top leaders offer a look behind the curtainCEOs Andy Florance, David Doctorow, Gino Blefari and Nick Bailey shared exclusive, and sometimes controversial, insights with Real Estate News. AJ LaTraceMay 27, 2023
TechTech Bytes: News from Compass, UtahRealEstate.com, moreCubiCasa debuts photographer program; Recruiting Insight adds partners; Inside RE launches design center; eXp adds RateMyAgent; Sisu updates portal; more.Real Estate News StaffMay 27, 2023
By the NumbersFewer people are moving, but those who are seek new communitiesThe latest Redfin report finds that while moving is down overall, a higher percentage of those who move are relocating to other parts of the U.S.Dave GallagherMay 26, 2023
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: Growth at Christie's, Real, E&V, C21, Beach HomesChristie's expands on E. Coast and Australia; Real moves into S. Dakota; E&V expands in Florida, Bahamas; Century 21 adds NY affiliate; Beach Homes launches.Real Estate News StaffMay 26, 2023
BrokeragesCEO of fast-growing platform pitches ‘brokerage as a service’Pinnacle Realty Advisors CEO Sam Sawyer discusses his company’s model, growth trajectory and the traps they’re trying to avoid along the way.AJ LaTraceMay 26, 2023
By the NumbersIn a slow market, more sellers are willing to make a dealA Redfin report found that nearly 43% of home sellers made concessions in the early spring, a big jump from 26% a year ago.Dave GallagherMay 26, 2023
IndustryAppeal denied in major commissions lawsuitNAR was unsuccessful in its attempt to overturn the class action status of the $13 billion Moehrl suit.Cheryl Reid-SimonsUpdated May 31, 2023
By the NumbersMortgage rates rise amid debt ceiling dramaThe 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.57%, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, while a daily survey put rates above 7%.Dave GallagherMay 25, 2023
By the NumbersPending home sales flat from March to AprilLow inventory combined with a lack of affordability continues to stifle spring sales nationally, though numbers were up in some regions. AJ LaTraceMay 25, 2023
IndustryIndustry Decoded: Why MLSs should think differently about dataThe value prop of MLSs as data aggregation organizations could be industry-changing. But like in "Moneyball," they'll need to play the game differently.Russ CofanoMay 25, 2023
By the NumbersBig ups, big downs widen the home price gap across the U.S.A new Redfin report found that the difference in home price growth (or declines) among metro areas is nearly the largest it's been in three decades.Dave GallagherMay 24, 2023
IndustryCoStar CEO's 'super simple business concept': Support agents“You do not want to think you're smarter than your customers,” Florance said on CoStar’s strategy of building Homes.com as a platform for agents and consumers.AJ LaTraceMay 24, 2023