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
AgentsHow to target buyers and sellers — and turn them into clientsSeek genuine connections, coaches say, and embrace the four P’s: parents, passions, partnerships and passages (from one life stage to the next). Cheryl Reid-SimonsJune 10, 2023
By the NumbersHomebuyers are gonna need a pep talk — here’s whyMost consumers think it's a bad time to buy, and many expect rates to rise — but nearly a fifth of adults still plan to buy a home in the next 12 months.Dave GallagherJune 10, 2023
By the NumbersAffordable starter homes may be going 'extinct'Renters in many markets can no longer afford to make the leap to homeownership, but an increase in build-to-rent inventory could help ease pressure.Robert DavisJune 9, 2023
IndustryA hazy future for homeowners insurance in CaliforniaTwo of the state's top providers will no longer accept new applications, setting a grim precedent and adding another challenge for buyers.AJ LaTraceJune 9, 2023
IndustryReal Estate News columnists bring home top industry awardsLeading economist Dr. Paul Bishop and respected broker J. Philip Faranda were honored by the National Association of Real Estate Editors at their annual event.Stephanie Reid-SimonsJune 9, 2023
TechZillow unveils its latest ShowingTime+ agent productAn enhanced, feature-rich Appointment Center offers several new efficiency-oriented tools for agent users.Dave GallagherJune 8, 2023
By the NumbersMortgage rates finally inch down, but buyers aren’t pouncingThe 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.71% this week, the first drop in nearly a month.Dave GallagherJune 8, 2023
By the NumbersHomeowner equity declines but is still riding highHome equity dipped last quarter for the first time in a decade, but big gains in recent years have kept most homeowners squarely in the black.Dave GallagherJune 8, 2023
MLS/AssnMLS revenue-sharing venture moving ahead of scheduleREdistribute, which sells data from participating MLSs to institutional users, now covers nearly half of U.S. residential properties.Dave GallagherJune 7, 2023
By the NumbersHome appreciation sluggish but could double by end of yearCoreLogic reported that national home price growth slowed to just 2% year over year in April, but gains (and losses) varied locally.AJ LaTraceJune 7, 2023
By the NumbersTighter credit adds another hurdle for buyersBlack Knight reports that recent borrowers had higher credit scores and larger down payments, suggesting that lenders have tightened their standards. Dave GallagherJune 6, 2023
MLS/AssnREcolorado CEO: MLSs can accomplish more through collaborationGene Millman, the leader of Colorado's largest MLS, believes MLSs "have a bad habit of forming silos" — but by working together, they can be stronger.Robert DavisJune 6, 2023
By the NumbersStudent loan payments are coming back — will they sideline buyers?As part of the government debt-ceiling deal, student loan payments that had been paused for the past three years will resume at the end of August.Dave GallagherJune 6, 2023
By the NumbersBuyers look to the South and Midwest, but costs can be highMidwest and Sunbelt markets continue to attract home shoppers, but affordability is precarious, especially in Florida as insurance rates rise.AJ LaTraceJune 5, 2023
AgentsAgents' biggest mistakes, and what they learned from themEveryone messes up from time to time. See the mistakes that set some agents back, but ultimately provided lessons for success.Mary BooneUpdated November 17, 2023