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Consumer housing sentiment drops for first time since November

Apr 8, 2024

Fading hopes that mortgage rates will come down in the next 12 months are primary drag on Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index, but job and income concerns were also up in March.

New release Harvist offers another option for lead farming

Apr 8, 2024

The company specifically referenced a pending legal settlement that could lead to a number of changes in the way agents and brokerages make money, saying that the importance of communicating the profession’s value to consumers is paramount.

JPMorgan Chase CEO warns of higher rates, more inflation

Apr 8, 2024

Jamie Dimon thinks interest rates could rise to 8 percent or more. He also said in a new letter that a recession and stagflation could be in the offing.

Real Brokerage agrees to pay $9.25M to settle commission suits

Apr 8, 2024

The Real Brokerage agreed to change business operations as part of its proposed settlement agreement in Umpa v. NAR.

Possibility, probability and paradox after NAR’s settlement: DelPrete

Apr 8, 2024

Getting distracted by remote possibilities in the face of uncertainty keeps you from focusing on the facts, writes Mike DelPrete.

Blackstone ramps up activity with $10B multifamily acquisition

Apr 8, 2024

The acquisition of AIR Communities marks Blackstone's largest in the multifamily sector and shows a bullishness in rental housing, as well as a mentality that the commercial market may be bottoming out.

Lesson Learned: Learn how to advocate for yourself

Apr 8, 2024

Find out what Rockette Realtor Jessie Crouch can teach you about standing up for yourself and your clients.

6 spring cleaning tips for refreshing your rental properties

Apr 8, 2024

Routine cleaning and maintenance saves both time and money, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, can retain or increase property value and attracts qualified tenants.

From rooftop parties to hiding inside, how agents do the eclipse

Apr 8, 2024

States located along the eclipse's path of totality are preparing for massive crowds. Here's how agents from Dallas to Buffalo are embracing — or eschewing — the fun.

Recruiting War ’24: Agents field new offers constantly, Intel finds

Apr 8, 2024

A slower market and a crowded brokerage landscape have shifted efforts from quantity to quality, new reporting and Intel survey results reveal. For agents, it's now an unavoidable aspect of the job.

Forget the NAR settlement. New development transactions still pay

Apr 8, 2024

As brokerages pivot to specialized training meant to empower buyer agents, new-home sales still provide plenty of opportunities for intrepid Realtors, development specialist Hana Cha writes.

Leaders in luxury: Lauren Holleran

Apr 8, 2024

Lauren Holleran, vice president at Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, is drawn to her career in luxury real estate not only for the chance to showcase beautiful properties but also for the opportunity to help people at different stages of their lives.