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Home-sale prices dipped in 11 metros as buyers show caution

Apr 24, 2025

As of April 20, home-sale prices fell across 11 U.S. metro areas, marking the first time this many markets have seen year-over-year declines since September 2023, data released Thursday by Redfin found.

Number of cities with $1M starter homes balloons 174% from 2020

Apr 24, 2025

From 2020 to 2025, the number of cities with million-dollar starter homes has grown from 85 to 233. Twenty five states had these cities, with California and New York having the highest concentration.

What skills will brokerages and their leaders need in 2025?

Apr 24, 2025

In the face of economic headwinds and shifting market dynamics, brokerages must embrace change with clarity, strategy and agility, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.

Broker Spotlight: Amy Stockberger

Apr 24, 2025

Find out how this broker and innovator helps agents build "legacy businesses" through efficient scaling, increased profitability and resilient, service-centered practices.

RealPage targeted in new lawsuit over rent-setting by New Jersey AG

Apr 24, 2025

Attorney General Matthew Platkin is the latest to narrow in on the apartment data giant, alleging it operated as a ‘cartel’ along with some of the nation’s largest property management firms.

Existing-home sales fall to slowest pace since 2009 amid rising costs

Apr 24, 2025

Existing-home sales decreased by 5.9 percent from February and by 2.4 percent from March 2024 as homebuyers continued to deal with affordability challenges, said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

Existing-home sales drop in all 4 regions amid high prices and rates

Apr 24, 2025

Existing-home sales decreased by 5.9 percent from February and by 2.4 percent from March 2024 as homebuyers continued to deal with affordability challenges, said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

Chris Kelly on taking the reins at HomeServices, Compass chatter

Apr 24, 2025

Kelly is diving into his role as HomeServices' CEO at a challenging time, but he told Inman he's ready to get to work. He dished on private listings, Zillow and those Compass acquisition rumors.

What to know as you start out as a real estate team admin

Apr 24, 2025

The best administrative assistants don’t just keep things running — they elevate the entire team’s performance, coach Verl Workman writes.

How to leverage YouTube to go from contact to contract in 17 days

Apr 24, 2025

Jimmy Burgess outlines a content marketing plan that has helped agent Noah Escobar go from new lead to under contract in an average of 17 days.

6 concrete tips for crafting a cohesive content calendar for 2025

Apr 24, 2025

You don’t need to plan every post months in advance, but you do need a system that aligns with your goals, reflects your expertise and gives you space to show up with clarity, Alyssa Stalker writes.

Tap into the growing numbers of buyers insisting on upgrades

Apr 24, 2025

Smart home improvements make all the difference between a listing that slowly sells and one that truly stands out in the market, team leader Carl Medford writes.