Resources

Teams Spotlight: Matt McKee, The McKee Group at Compass

Jul 18, 2024

Find out how this Central Florida team leader moved from a career in amusement parks to the roller coaster of real estate.

Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election

Jul 17, 2024

Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs.

Number of foreign buyer purchases falls to lowest point since 2009

Jul 17, 2024

As the U.S. dollar's value and home sale prices rose from April 2023 to March 2024, international buyers shied away from investing in U.S. real estate, according to a new report from NAR.

Big drop in mortgage rates fuels refis, but homebuyers unmoved

Jul 17, 2024

One issue for would-be homebuyers seeking jumbo mortgages is that rates haven't come down as dramatically as they have for conforming mortgages eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Housing market bubble ready to ‘pop’ in the South, analyst warns

Jul 17, 2024

Nashville-based analyst Nick Gerli sparked a social media firestorm with claims of a bubble. But economists dismissed fears, saying the area is home to some of the 'most normalized' markets in the country.

Ultra-luxury agent boomerangs from Compass to Keller Williams

Jul 17, 2024

Maria Avellaneda rejoins KWNYC after six years at Compass. She will focus on ultra-luxury transactions and lead the franchise’s luxury market in the Hamptons.

Aven lands $142M in funding to take HELOC credit card nationwide

Jul 17, 2024

Former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac chief executives Tim Mayopoulos and Michael DeVito are joining a newly formed advisory board in conjunction with a funding round led by Khosla Ventures.

Market headwinds stifled new construction growth in June

Jul 17, 2024

High mortgage rates, slowing homebuyer activity and weakening homebuilder sentiments created the perfect storm in June, keeping new residential construction from posting annual gains.

A CEO’s perspective on leading through constant change

Jul 17, 2024

Leading during times of change is undoubtedly challenging, new Inman contributor Justin Bailey writes, but it also presents an opportunity to propel education, build stronger teams and enhance relationships.

Tell us about your biggest communication blunder: Pulse

Jul 17, 2024

As the Aug. 17 post-settlement implementation deadline approaches, it's more important than ever to get your verbal and written ducks in a row.

How to break down the pros and cons of buying down interest rates

Jul 17, 2024

Interest rate buydowns involve a trade-off between upfront costs and long-term affordability. Clever CEO Luke Babich offers strategies to help clients make the choice.

3 ways to move from hustle to harmony and find work-life balance

Jul 17, 2024

Broker-owner Andrew Fortune writes that finding work-life balance involves investing in self-care and building support systems. The key is to focus on building a strategy that works for where you are at in life and that slowing down will create a steady flow of energy