Housing Starts at 4-Year Low; High Construction Costs and Mortgage Rates Blamed
Construction of new U.S. homes fell 5.5% in May, dropping to the lowest level since 2020, according to data released...
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Buyer Agent Playbook: Open Houses, Social Media and What to Expect in August
Above from left, Leo Pareja, Kendall Bonner and Holly Mabery "You need to proactively explain where the value you deliver...
Realtor.com Launches Buyer Agent Initiative for Underrepresented Groups
The home-buying process is complex, but for individuals in underrepresented communities, the hurdles can be even more daunting. To help...
Inflation Unchanged in May; Neutral News for Potential Fed Rate Cut
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), an inflation gauge measuring goods and services costs across the U.S. economy, was unchanged in...
Homeowner Equity Spikes to All-Time High of $17 Trillion
In CoreLogic’s latest Homeowner Equity Report for the first quarter of 2024 released June 6, U.S. homeowners with mortgages (which...
Cleaning House: Strategies for Agents When Selling Tired, Unkempt Homes
“Plug-and-play...move-in ready...no assembly required.” Well, maybe not that last one, but often, prospective homebuyers have little interest in houses not...
Report: Sellers Cutting Prices at Highest Rate Since 2022
Nationwide, 6.4% of homesellers cut their asking price during the four weeks ending May 26 on average, the highest share...
RE/MAX COO Serene Smith Resigns; Position Will Not Be Filled
RE/MAX Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff Serene Smith resigned Monday, according to a company filing with federal regulators....
Deciphering Portal Info and Traffic Patterns: What Means What, and to Whom?
When two competing corporations face off aggressively and publicly, it can often make for great theater, which is what’s happening...
Trying for Traction, NAR Alternative Group Creates Advisory Board and Committees
Above, Jason Haber Late last year, when the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) found itself having to deal with all...
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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