By the NumbersMortgage rates tick back up after a six-week declineThe 30-year fixed rate increased to 6.42% after nudging down to 6.27% the previous week, ending a six-week downward trend.Linda F. HerseyDecember 29, 2022
By the NumbersHousing Market Decoded: 6 housing stats to watchHousing data is everywhere, and keeping up with the stream of new information can be challenging. Dr. Paul Bishop highlights a few key data points to follow.Paul BishopDecember 29, 2022
Agents‘No selfies’ is celebrity agent’s No. 1 tip for working with the starsA Florida real estate agent who works with high-profile buyers and sellers offers five tips for maintaining client security and privacy.Linda F. HerseyDecember 29, 2022
By the NumbersEven wealthy buyers are hitting the pause buttonA new Redfin report estimates sales of luxury homes dropped 38.1% year-over-year, the biggest decline in 10 years.Dave GallagherDecember 28, 2022
By the NumbersPending home sales are off for the sixth monthThe number of signed contracts to buy existing homes fell again in November, the National Association of Realtors reported.Linda F. HerseyDecember 28, 2022
MLS/AssnBright MLS: Creating 'a better experience for everyone' with dataBrian Donnellan, Bright’s CEO and president, says the effective use of data is key to "helping agents in their business of helping consumers."Linda F. HerseyDecember 28, 2022
TechChatGPT AI chatbot writes the perfect listing, except for the made-up features*The experimental ChatGPT platform is a monumental leap forward in natural language AI technology — with the potential to simplify some real estate tasks.Cheryl Reid-SimonsDecember 28, 2022
By the NumbersHome price growth continues downward trend, Case-Shiller reportsPrice gains slowed in October for the fourth straight month, dipping to 9.2% year-over-year, down from around 20% during the first half of the year.Linda F. HerseyDecember 27, 2022
AgentsAgents of Change: Making a difference in their communities and the industryAs we prepare to close out the year, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the many ways in which agents are working to support the causes they believe in. Real Estate News StaffDecember 27, 2022
AgentsAgents of Change: Raising the ethical bar for agents in NYCAgent Heather McDonough Domi co-founded NYRAC with a mission “to elevate the ethical standards of our profession" through advocacy and collaboration.Cheryl Reid-SimonsDecember 27, 2022
AgentsAgents of Change: ‘Guilty Girls’ feel anything but: ‘We’re making lives better’Delaware agent Kerry Wendel's Guilty Girls Giving Group turns fashion into philanthropy, providing donations to organizations in need.Nicole BrodeurDecember 26, 2022
BrokeragesTrends 2023: An inside look at the nation's most profitable brokerageHomeServices of America operates a massive business, and its well-defined, consistently executed management style may be the key to the company's success.T3 SixtyDecember 26, 2022
By the NumbersBet you can't guess Zillow’s pick for most popular cityZillow’s annual rankings are dominated by second-tier cities that are more affordable and a short drive from major metro areas.Linda F. HerseyDecember 25, 2022
AgentsAgents of Change: A family tragedy spurs a fight to eradicate cancerAfter New York City agent Inez Wade lost her brother to cancer, she started a research fund — and uses her real estate commissions to help grow it.Alec HarveyDecember 25, 2022
AgentsAgents of Change: Creating Hispanic wealth through education and mentorship Justine Jiminez Garcia, a Cuban immigrant who has built a successful real estate business, now works to help the next generation succeed.Nicole BrodeurDecember 24, 2022
By the NumbersCompass agents predict a buyers market, local growth in 2023Economists have offered their take on the year ahead, but what about the on-the-ground perspective? See what Compass agents expect to see in 2023.Linda F. HerseyDecember 23, 2022
By the NumbersNew home sales increase for the second monthSingle-family home sales rose by nearly 6% in November over the previous month. But the number was far below 2021.Linda F. HerseyDecember 23, 2022
AgentsAgents of Change: Sondra Richard is a ‘Cajun Lady’ who caresRichard, a lifelong Baton Rouge resident, leads the Cajun Ladies Crisis Team, a group of volunteers offering assistance and donations after natural disasters.Linda F. HerseyDecember 23, 2022
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: Closing out the year with growth and philanthropyLatest news: Coldwell Banker nabs high-volume affiliate; The Agency opens in the Dominican Republic; KW and Windermere fund community causesReal Estate News StaffDecember 23, 2022
IndustryReal estate in 2022: A year of action-movie intensityAt this time last year, no one predicted that the market would take such a wild ride.Dave GallagherDecember 22, 2022