Walkthrough woes: 7 things that cause pre-closing stress

By the time buyers attend the final walkthrough, they may be stressed out and nitpicking. Broker Cara Ameer details the items that may set them off, along with ways to offset their frustrations. Continue reading

Affordable housing measures nixed from US climate bill

The bill contains several of Democrats’ top legislative priorities. But several big affordable housing proposals missed the final cut. Continue reading

WATCH: Marc King and Nick Bailey trade jokes at Connect Las Vegas

RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey and Keller Williams President Marc King, two of real estate’s highest profile leaders, teased each other on stage, then counseled agents to focus on fundamentals. Continue reading

Homebuyer activity shows pulse as mortgage rates dip below 5%

Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index rose 7 points during the last week of July, while mortgage purchase applications rose for the first time in five weeks, according to new data released Monday. Continue reading

The Agency taps former Compass exec as Los Gatos managing director

Jeff Barnett brings 30 years of real estate experience to his new role as managing director in Los Gatos, California, most recently serving as vice president and managing director at Compass. Continue reading

Right now is the time to invest in technology, venture capitalists say

Proptech investors discussed venture capital after a period of heavy interest from Wall Street in a Connect panel entitled, “Are companies still prioritizing tech and innovation or is it back to basics?” Continue reading

Opendoor is in $62M worth of legal trouble: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine discusses Opendoor’s recent $62 million settlement of its legal troubles with the FTC plus a flawed study of DOM. Continue reading

In earnings twist, most real estate companies avoided the worst in Q2

Despite a quickly slowing market in the second quarter, many of the dozen or more real estate companies that posted earnings last week managed to turn a profit and stave off ruin. Continue reading

The shifting market is an opportunity. Here’s how to seize it.

Committed, full-time agents should not feel threatened by a slowdown. It’s an incredible opportunity to gain market share — so long as you take steps to prepare. Continue reading