Real Estate News

11 ways to say no (without actually having to say no)
Sat, 02 Dec 2023 9:05:29
Setting boundaries and saying no doesn't have to be so difficult with help from best-selling author Jay Papasan. He offers a range of options from delicate to direct to help you guard your time and energy. read more»

Abandoning NAR won’t help us reclaim our legacy and lead change
Sat, 02 Dec 2023 9:00:15
Agents industrywide are tempted to give NAR the cold shoulder, but coach Darryl Davis says that is not the solution to fix the major problems at hand. read more»

Carmine Sabatella of HGTV’s ‘Inside Out’ joins The Agency
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:00:12
The real estate agent and interior design pro said he was making the move because of The Agency's boutique culture. He has closed more than $300 million in sales volume during his career. read more»

Fed Chair Powell’s attempt to deflate rate-cut expectations flops
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:19:24
Investors who fund most mortgages remain convinced the Fed will begin lowering rates in the spring to avoid strangling the economy. read more»

Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise ditches NAR
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:31:00
The company is the latest of several to step away from the National Association of Realtors, which has suffered both a scandal and legal defeats in recent months. read more»

Hallelujah! Finally, some good news about the real estate market
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:28:10
You loved last week's good news on mortgage rates, and this week brought even more smiles to real estate agents and brokers. read more»

Americans support zoning changes to allow more housing, survey finds
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:53:08
From backyard cottages to duplexes and more mixed-use buildings, a survey of over 5,000 people found them broadly supportive of widespread zoning changes read more»

24 affirmations, lessons and contemplations for 2024
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:30:30
Does ill will have your holiday tinsel in a tangle? Grab some hot chocolate and realign your spirit with end-of-year insights to make this chilly season merry and bright. read more»

ONE Sotheby’s taps Compass alum Lena Johnson as CMO
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:30:26
The marketing executive spent eight years at Vogue before transitioning into real estate and was instrumental in the founding of Compass' luxury division. read more»

Lawsuits, security breach and a big mortgage rate drop: Inman Top 5
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:26:30
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. read more»

What Netflix and Lego can teach you about thriving amidst adversity
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 9:00:53
Darryl Davis shares some of the hard-won lessons of the world's most successful and resilient businesses. Put them to work in your professional life to meet the current moment. read more»

Brad Inman’s 100 tougher, smarter must-dos for 2024
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 9:00:06
Brad Inman has coined a real estate industry mantra for next Year: "Roar in 24." Find out what else he's thinking about and how you can move into the new year stronger and braver than ever before. read more»

Vacasa gives Matterport multiyear marketing deal
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:32:28
Matterport and Vacasa will be traveling a lot together in the near future. The vacation home company hired the digital twin creator in a multiyear contract to help market its global portfolio of vacation homes under management. read more»

Title insurer Fidelity restoring operations after security incident
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:09:24
The nation's largest title insurer won't say whether it was the target of a ransomware attack, sparking speculation that it paid a ransom to hackers exploiting Citrix Bleed software vulnerability. read more»

Zillow predicts a ‘breather year’ for homebuyers in 2024
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:52:57
Homebuyers will have slightly more homes to choose from at slightly more agreeable prices in the new year, according to the portal's 2024 forecast. read more»

Americans’ average mortgage payment falls $164 in November
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:09:47
A dip in the weekly average for 30-year mortgage rates dropped the average mortgage payment to $2,575 in November, and homebuyers are taking advantage. read more»

Home inventory finally showing signs of life in November
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:02:15
There were 7.5 percent more homesellers listing their homes in November 2023 than in November 2022, according to Realtor.com. read more»

See inside Blondie singer Debbie Harry’s 18th-century rental home
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:38:47
The 78-year-old Harry bought the two-bed, three-bath Connecticut home for $785,000 in 2016 — a discount from what it sold for at its peak. read more»