Remote work will eventually make homebuying more affordable: Study

While remote work helped drive up housing prices during the pandemic, a new study from the Economic Innovation Group argues remote work may help housing affordability in the future. Continue reading

Redfin faces a steep battle as it claws its way toward profitability

Analysts said Redfin isn’t facing an existential moment but nonetheless experienced a uniquely rough period over the past year. These are the 5 biggest challenges Redfin will face in 2023. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: 15 agents share their most impactful advice

However you do real estate, you’re sure to find some virtual mentors among these 15 real estate agents and their real-world advice. Continue reading

Nation’s largest MLS will get even bigger this year

The Southland Regional Association of Realtors, which boasts nearly 11,000 members in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys, will link up with California Regional MLS beginning May 1. Continue reading

No, you don’t need to freak out over Facebook’s new listings rule

Is it over for real estate agents to post their listings on Facebook? Here’s what’s going on and why Katie Lance says there’s no need to worry. Continue reading

Agents baffled by confusing new Facebook property listing policy

Facebook parent company Meta announced on Dec. 29 that users will no longer be able to share listings on Facebook Marketplace with their business profile, a change that drew agent ire. Continue reading

Secrets of mega-producer success: Giving back to the community

In this two-part series, Bernice Ross interviews mega-producers whose generosity forms the foundation of their success. Continue reading

A grassroots approach to agent-centered 2023 business planning

Approaching the 2023 plan from the branch’s perspective provides an agent-centric point of view that promotes engagement and investment because the ideas are homegrown, not coming from the corporate office. Continue reading

DFCU Financial to offer mortgages to buyers on Florida’s Gulf Coast

The Michigan-based credit union expands into Florida by closing a merger with Tampa-based First Citrus Bank. Full product and service integration is expected by mid-2023. Continue reading