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Despite declines, rents are still $305 higher than pre-2020 trends

Jul 18, 2024

Despite 11 months of declines, Realtor.com said the typical renter is paying $305 more monthly for an apartment compared to 2019. The greatest rent increases are in Florida and the Midwest.

Broker Spotlight: Vanessa Griffin, The Agency Tyler

Jul 18, 2024

Learn more about this Tyler, Texas, broker, who leads by example to foster a culture of excellence and growth for her agents.

Ed Zorn to the real estate industry: Get rid of commission-sharing now

Jul 18, 2024

The attorney and broker dives into the nuances of seller concessions, steering, buyer agents' jobs, and avoiding future antitrust trouble ahead of his appearances at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

The rules are changing. Here’s how to stay afloat in the days ahead

Jul 18, 2024

By approaching change with a positive, growth mindset and intentionality, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write, you'll be ready for whatever comes next in business and life.

Teams Spotlight: Matt McKee, The McKee Group at Compass

Jul 18, 2024

Find out how this Central Florida team leader moved from a career in amusement parks to the roller coaster of real estate.

Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election

Jul 17, 2024

Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs.

Number of foreign buyer purchases falls to lowest point since 2009

Jul 17, 2024

As the U.S. dollar's value and home sale prices rose from April 2023 to March 2024, international buyers shied away from investing in U.S. real estate, according to a new report from NAR.

Big drop in mortgage rates fuels refis, but homebuyers unmoved

Jul 17, 2024

One issue for would-be homebuyers seeking jumbo mortgages is that rates haven't come down as dramatically as they have for conforming mortgages eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Housing market bubble ready to ‘pop’ in the South, analyst warns

Jul 17, 2024

Nashville-based analyst Nick Gerli sparked a social media firestorm with claims of a bubble. But economists dismissed fears, saying the area is home to some of the 'most normalized' markets in the country.

Ultra-luxury agent boomerangs from Compass to Keller Williams

Jul 17, 2024

Maria Avellaneda rejoins KWNYC after six years at Compass. She will focus on ultra-luxury transactions and lead the franchise’s luxury market in the Hamptons.

Aven lands $142M in funding to take HELOC credit card nationwide

Jul 17, 2024

Former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac chief executives Tim Mayopoulos and Michael DeVito are joining a newly formed advisory board in conjunction with a funding round led by Khosla Ventures.

Market headwinds stifled new construction growth in June

Jul 17, 2024

High mortgage rates, slowing homebuyer activity and weakening homebuilder sentiments created the perfect storm in June, keeping new residential construction from posting annual gains.