Homeownership Rate Improves for Second Time in 2017
The homeownership rate improved to 63.9 percent in the third quarter—the second time it has inched up this year, slightly...
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First-Time Homebuyers Are Knocking: Are They Being Let In?
First-time homebuyers are eager to enter the housing market. Getting in the door is another story. First-time homebuyers accounted for...
A Cooldown in Housing? Not This Season
Autumn began in September, but activity in the housing market remained at summer-like levels through October, according to realtor.com®'s latest...
Why Your Mentorship Program Isn’t Working
All brokers want their agents to be successful; but, who measures success? Often, we become so hung up on systems...
3 SEO Strategies to Create More Website Leads
Referrals are your best leads, but the next best way to get leads that convert is with a good SEO...
Recovery Still Underway for Hurricane-Ravaged Real Estate Markets
Real estate is just one of the many economy-driven industries that felt the devastating impact of hurricanes this season. In...
Script Your Way to Super Sales Success
Ask any entrepreneur what they need to make more sales, and no matter their profession, they will most likely say...
Kindred Cities: Affordable Alternatives to Your Favorite Pricey Places
America's premier cities seem to have it all: Instagram-able park and city views, edgy bars, oodles of culture, a vibrant...
Existing-Home Sales Slightly Stir in September
Existing-home sales slightly stirred in September, posting higher than in August but lower than one year prior, the National Association...
Don’t Leave the Buyer Side on the Table
Control the listing, control the market. This concept is an industry fundamental. While this remains true, why discount the opportunity...
Five First-Time Homebuyer Budget Traps Newlyweds Should Avoid
“A two-week low can make buyers feel like their budget has improved, even when the monthly savings are small,” says one real estate professional. “Newlyweds should calculate that difference before increasing their price range. Higher property taxes, insurance and maintenance can quickly outweigh those savings.” Read more.
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