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Maximizing profits by collaborating with real estate wholesalers

Apr 11, 2024

Agents willing to collaborate with reputable wholesalers will tap into new market segments, industry expert Andrew Helling writes, while elevating their own service offerings for clients and capturing once-elusive listings from motivated sellers.

3 advantages of tailoring your marketing strategy to niche buyers

Apr 11, 2024

When you think long and hard about who you’re speaking to and what they want to hear, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, you’ll see your efforts rewarded with a full pipeline, satisfied customers and great ROI. 

Hot inflation data sends mortgage rates to new 2024 highs

Apr 10, 2024

Bond market investors who fund most mortgage loans are increasingly convinced the latest inflation numbers mean the Federal Reserve won't cut rates in June.

President Kevin Sears pulls back curtain on changes ahead for NAR

Apr 10, 2024

On the "Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered" podcast Tuesday, Sears said interim CEO Nykia Wright has agreed to extend her contract through the end of 2024 as NAR executives focus on the road ahead.

United Wholesale Mortgage defends its business practices

Apr 10, 2024

Citing recent court victories, UWM says, "It is not uncommon nor illegal for a broker to send most or all of their business to a specific lender."

Apartment stocks surge following $10B Blackstone bet

Apr 10, 2024

The Bloomberg REIT Index recorded its largest single-day gain since December on Monday. The largest gains, unsurprisingly, were recorded by AIR Communities, also known as Apartment Income REIT.

2022 Deal of the Year winner David Mayer returns to Compass

Apr 10, 2024

The 2022 REBNY award winner has decided to return to Compass after a nearly two-year stint over at Corcoran. He said Compass' tech was "light years ahead of other brokerages."

R New York becomes 1st big brokerage to join NAR challenger

Apr 10, 2024

With the addition, roughly 800 agents will boost the American Real Estate Association's membership by nearly 30 percent to about 3,800 members.

How NAR’s settlement threatens Black Realtors and homebuyers

Apr 10, 2024

This is a moment in history when NAREB and our national leaders must stand up for justice and equality, writes Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers.

Should your next hire be a generative AI assistant?

Apr 10, 2024

Forget searching online for the perfect assistant, trainer Bernice Ross writes. AI is rapidly evolving, and the best assistant you have ever hired may be just a few clicks away.

Newcastle Courtyards persists in court challenge to Measure ULA

Apr 10, 2024

The group filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, requesting that the court overturn the dismissal of their lawsuit seeking to end the transfer tax on property sales priced $5 million and up.

Bay Area rail workers allegedly built secret apartments in train stations

Apr 10, 2024

Two railway workers in the Bay Area are facing felony charges for allegedly building secret apartments in two train stations.