What are the different types of real estate agents?

All real estate agents are not created equal. There are different types of agents just as there are different types of transactions and many different areas of specialization. Continue reading

Altisource sees rise in foreclosures as a path to profitability

The operator of real estate auction platform Hubzu reports a $53.4 million 2022 net loss, with revenue falling 15 percent to $144.5 million. Continue reading

Why Remodel When You Can Refresh? New data shows delivering high-impact updates doesn’t have to cost a fortune

The concept of ‘home renovation’ is undergoing a transformation right now. Things that used to stop sellers in their tracks — bloated quotes, timelines without deadlines, and blind trust — are things of the past. Curbio is disrupting the industry with … Continue reading

Brad Pitt offloads LA estate for $39M in off-market deal

Pitt began shopping for a buyer at a $40 million asking price in January, according to reports. The home, he purchased from actress Cassandra Peterson “Elvira,” was never publicly listed. Continue reading

How did we get here? How to talk about the economy with clients

How did we get here, and what should we be focusing on as agents? These are the questions Jimmy Burgess posed to Keeping Current Matters’ George Ratiu, chief economist, and David Childers, president. Continue reading

Homebuyers and sellers played chicken as sales slowed in March

Realtor.com’s latest monthly report reveals a market full of contradictions as mortgage rates continue to drive consumer sentiment and activity. Continue reading

A 6- to 24-month nurture-to-conversion plan for your leads

The work doesn’t end once you have a lead. Here’s how to turn that possibility into profitability with a month-by-month conversion plan. Continue reading