A Complex Market Requires More Sophisticated Tools
Each June, as we celebrate National Homeownership Month, it gives us a chance to reflect on the importance of homeownership...
Brokers
How to Use an Escalation Clause in Real Estate Contracts
When real estate markets favor home sellers, it is not uncommon to see a variety of tactics used to make...
Shopping Around for a Mortgage Can Save Buyers $63k Over Life of Loan
Though rising mortgage rates have made homebuying considerably more expensive than at the start of the year, shopping around for a mortgage...
U.S. Foreclosure Activity Increases Slightly in May 2022
There were a total of 30,881 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions—up 1% from a...
Inventory Growth and Ongoing Affordability Challenges Expected for Second Half of 2022
In response to unexpectedly persistent inflation, the central bank is increasing its planned pace for interest rate increases.
First-Time Buyers Better Off In Some Metros
The last few raucous years of real estate has been a mixed bag for first-time homebuyers. On one hand, raw...
Housing Inventory Increases for the First Time Since 2015 as Home Prices Soar to Record Highs
Rising mortgage rates and high prices are beginning to take its toll on prospective home buyers throughout the Mid-Atlantic, as...
Redfin, Compass Announce Major Layoffs
In a surprise post on the company’s website, Redfin CEO Glen Kelman announced today the company will be laying off...
Craving Connection With Like-Minded Peers? Tips to Find Your People
If you’ve transitioned from being a top producer to team leader and miss the camaraderie of having peers at your...
D.C. Area Mega-Team Aims for Coast-to-Coast Presence
Mentorship is everything for Rockville, Maryland-based Jon Lahey, whose 58-member team, The Fine Living Group with cloud-based eXp Realty (thefinelivinggroup.com)...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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