Ask the Expert: What Are the Benefits of Selling Online?
Today's “Ask the Expert” column features Eric Eckardt, Vice President, Direct to Broker for Hubzu. Q: As conventional methods of...
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California Home Sales Higher in July; Price Gains Continue Strong but Tapering
Regional Spotlight—California’s housing market bounced back after a slight dip in June to reach the highest level since May 2012,...
Rising Home Prices Drive Home Warranty Sales
As home prices rebound in a recovering housing economy, more sellers are purchasing extended home warranties to give themselves a...
Reaching the Pinnacle with Professionalism and Care
Two ambitions drew Barbara Wolcott to the real estate industry more than 35 years ago: to be the master of...
Housing Starts Rise 5.9 Percent in July
Nationwide housing starts rose 5.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 896,000 units in July as multifamily construction...
Growing Pains as the Economic Recovery Turns Four
Freddie Mac recently released its U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for August, showing that despite the lackluster jobs recovery...
Broker Strategies: Diversifying for Success
“I have always believed that great leaders develop great leaders,” says Ed Krafchow, chairman of the board, Better Homes and...
Integrating Technology into Your Business Development Process
Mobile, social, and other technological advances over the past decade have altered the way consumers search for homes, providing real...
New Construction: Solving the Move-up Buyer Dilemma
While Helen Hanna Casey “literally grew up around the new-homes business,” she is quite clear that today’s new-home market is...
The Battle Ahead for Brokers: Dodd-Frank Takes Hold
From Dodd-Frank regulations to controversial tax laws, the rules have changed for brokers and agents…and most importantly, their consumers. Ken...
6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI
“AI can summarize what has been published about a property,” says one real estate professional. “The trouble is that some of the most important information has not been published, is no longer current or cannot be understood without seeing the home.” Read more.
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