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October new-home numbers down month over month: Economist

Nov 27, 2024

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at October's falling month-to-month new construction numbers.

7 lessons learned from my move to the real estate profession

Nov 27, 2024

Find out how this California broker-owner went from corporate executive to real estate pro and what he learned along the journey.

NAR’s commission settlement has been approved. But is it really over?

Nov 27, 2024

Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions.

What real estate trend should never make a comeback? Pulse

Nov 27, 2024

Real estate is always changing, sometimes for the better and other times for the worse. What trends are you glad to see in the rearview mirror?

No Debbie Downers here. 6 upbeat Thanksgiving ice-breakers

Nov 27, 2024

In the interest of keeping it light this Thanksgiving, trainer Rachael Hite came up with these six talkable topics for Turkey Day and three you might want to avoid. Womp! Womp!

Texas broker latest to file suit over NAR’s divisive 3-way agreement

Nov 26, 2024

Luz de Amor Eytalis took aim at rules that require "forced memberships" in local, state and national Realtor associations in order to access her local multiple listing service.

KW nabs high-performing Bay Area Compass team

Nov 26, 2024

The Shee Group has done $114.6 million in volume so far this year. The team, led by Renna Shee, has affiliated with a KW market center in Cupertino, California.

Fannie, Freddie loan limits upped to $806,500 in most markets

Nov 26, 2024

Mortgage giants will be allowed to back loans of up to $1.2 million in high-cost markets, providing ammo to critics who say goverment backing for mortgages adds to affordability woes.

Rates blamed again as US home price growth stalls in third quarter

Nov 26, 2024

Home prices continued to rise in September, albeit at a more sluggish pace, according to dueling reports released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the S&P Dow Jones Indices.

For the win! 5 tips for mastering the listing presentation

Nov 26, 2024

Price and marketing expertise are key to building trust and showing your value with a well-thought-out listing presentation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes.

The dual benefits of all-cash home sales and moving prior to selling

Nov 26, 2024

Whether you're a new agent or simply navigating a tight market, all-cash offers can be a game-changing part of your strategy when working with buyers, New American Funding's Rick Arvielo writes.

10 ways to create marketing buzz for your real estate business

Nov 26, 2024

From direct mail to elevated service standards, these strategies from trainer Bernice Ross are guaranteed to get people talking about you for all the right reasons.