The first two federal safety net programs, Social Security and Unemployment Insurance, will turn 65 next year. This historic milestone is being preceded by a new focus from the new Congress on how the government’s safety net programs are performing and… Continue reading
In 2019, the number of multiple listing services in the U.S. will dip below 600, and understanding the MLS landscape is a complex task. This article visualizes MLS data to give big-picture context on the relationships among consumers, agents, brokerage… Continue reading
Economists who spoke at the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) annual convention and expo last week had a very important message for the real estate world: Mortgage rates will remain manageable — for now. Continue reading
The Ellis Team was with KW for two years and RE/MAX for nearly 18 before that. Now they are betting against franchises entirely. Here’s why leaders Rick and Tracy Ellis decided to make the move to a virtual brokerage in the name of expansion. Continue reading
If you struggle with writing property descriptions, take a tip from the girls and from some of the standout features of Blanche’s home at 6151 Richmond Street, Miami. Whether you’re listing a tiny condo or a luxury estate, some elements are always wort… Continue reading
Signing bonuses, big marketing budgets, 100 percent splits — the recruiting battle for agents today is fiercer than ever. The flood of capital and aggressive recruiting strategies used in the industry are no secret. So how do indie brokers compete? Continue reading
With Facebook making headlines all year, we all know that tech privacy is more critical than ever for the consumer and for real estate agents’ businesses. Google’s Darrell Porcher talks through current data issues onstage at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading
Twin townhouses once inhabited by child star and famous twin Mary-Kate Olsen are both on the market for a combined $16 million. Continue reading
The stock price drop Thursday came as Purplebricks announced that both Lee Wainwright and Eric Eckardt, the U.K. and U.S. CEOs, respectively, were leaving the company. In a statement, Purplebricks said that Wainwright was leaving for “personal reasons…. Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is unveiling a new campaign to distinguish Realtors from real estate agents. The “That’s Who We R,” campaign is similar to the blue checkmark that verified accounts get on Instagram and Twitter, but for real e… Continue reading