New-Home Sales Continued to Slow in June; Inventory Way Up
Sales of new single-family houses in June 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000, according to estimates...
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Rocket Lays Off 2% of Staff Following Redfin Acquisition
Just a few weeks after acquiring Redfin for $1.75B, Detroit-based Rocket Companies last Friday laid off 2% of its workforce....
At Forecast Summit, NAR Chief Economist Sees Rosier Home Sales on Horizon
During a virtual Real Estate Forecast summit hosted by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) July 16, NAR Chief Economist...
The Playbook: Why Solo Buyers Are Easier for Agents—But Also Present Unique Challenges
There are varying five-word combinations that an agent loves to hear from a new client. They include: “I’m buying a...
Upbeat New Jobs Report in June Leaves Housing in ‘Holding Pattern’
In a highly anticipated report on job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on July 3, U.S. employers added...
Helping Get First-Time Buyers Over the Mortgage Finish Line
Guiding first-time buyers on the long and winding process toward homeownership is in great part what a real estate professional...
The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage for Purchase: What Agents Must Know
When you’re talking to a prospective client and the mortgage topic comes up, how well-versed are you? No one needs...
The Niche Knack: Strategies for Focusing on Areas of Exclusivity
In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Maximizing Your Niche: How to Specialize and Dominate a Target Market”—panelists included Colette Stevenson, CEO of...
Consumer Confidence Retreats in June, Erasing Some Recent Gains
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next...
Strategies Sellers Should Embrace With Other Homes for Sale Close By
Editor’s note: This story is the second of a two-part RISMedia report on how to calm sellers’ fears and rationalize...
A Community of Leaders Controlling Their Future: How LeadingRE Provides a Path for Brokerage Growth
In our latest cover story, see why Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has become a compelling next step for firms that want to control their destiny while connecting with respected professionals around the world. Read more.
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