Resources

Clear Cooperation: When fiduciary duties clash with personal ethics

Oct 16, 2024

Former Arizona Realtors President Butch Leiber writes that industry policy must be grounded in promoting and protecting the best interests of clients.

In its effort to add more supply, Airbnb rolls out co-hosting feature

Oct 16, 2024

Short-term rental leader keeps its sights set on lowering barriers to entry for people who might be interested in offering their homes on Airbnb.

Trump, Harris housing policies emerging from the rhetoric

Oct 16, 2024

Housing policy has gotten short shrift in the debates, with a tight focus on immigration and inflation. But the candidates' platforms — and Project 2025 — provide more details.

What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received? Pulse

Oct 16, 2024

Share the words of wisdom that have meant the most and had the biggest impact on you as you've built your real estate business.

8 steps on the path to greatness for new real estate agents

Oct 16, 2024

Learn the essential steps that pave the way to success in this high-stakes market with insights from luxury consultant Chris Pollinger.

Recent survey highlights housing priorities ahead of 2024 election

Oct 15, 2024

According to the survey, approximately 41.6 percent of U.S. homeowners believe that Donald Trump is best suited to maintain high home values, while 35.3 percent favor Kamala Harris for this role. Although homeowners generally see high home values as beneficial since much of their wealth is tied to home equity, one-third of Americans do not own.

PrimeLending just hired a rival’s CEO to be its new head of growth

Oct 15, 2024

Former Benchmark Mortgage CEO Brian McKinney has been charged with driving company growth following the launch of a more inclusive mortgage underwriting process and home equity product.

Compass scoops up NYC star agent from The Agency

Oct 15, 2024

Daniel Blatman also previously worked at Douglas Elliman and Triplemint. He joins Compass during a period of intense competition for top-producing agents.

Election anxiety is keeping first-time homebuyers at bay: Redfin

Oct 15, 2024

Nearly a fourth of first-time homebuyers are delaying their plans due to election anxiety, according to Redfin's latest market analysis published on Tuesday. The Seattle-based portal teamed with market research company Ipsos to survey 1,802 homeowners and renters on their sentiments about the real estate market. Of the 491 respondents who said they plan to purchase their first home within the next 12 months, 23 percent said they're pausing their plans until after Election Day.

Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract

Oct 15, 2024

After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging rape, the Alexander brothers are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm.

How to unlock the power of AI as you build your real estate team

Oct 15, 2024

By adopting AI thoughtfully and strategically, Verl Workman writes, companies can enhance efficiency, productivity and innovation.

Hispanic, Black homeowners are narrowing home value gap: Zillow

Oct 15, 2024

The typical Hispanic-owned home is now valued 11.9 percent below that of a non-Hispanic white-owned home, the smallest property value gap on record, according to a Zillow analysis released Monday.