You’re the CEO of your business. Time to plan like it

Sisters Maeda Palius and Amy Chorew offer guidance on developing a comprehensive business plan, so you can better understand your business as you plan for your financial future. Continue reading

NAR settlement may disrupt mortgage partner agent programs

If homebuyers are no longer willing to pay full commissions, what happens to lender programs that incentivize consumers to work with partner real estate agents? Continue reading

Thanks to NAR settlement, real estate is in its Wild West era

Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer outlines the problems, concerns and frustrations inherent in the terms of NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement as agents learn to navigate a new reality. Continue reading

Blackstone president: Now it’s time for real estate investors to pounce

Jon Gray described the current market as a “bottoming period” that should inspire investors to get moving on new purchases and said investors who move fast stand to be rewarded once prices recover. Continue reading

Richard Hottinger and team flip-flop back to Corcoran Group

The high-ranking team returns to Corcoran after a recent one-year stint at Douglas Elliman. Hottinger said Corcoran is “home” to the team. Continue reading

Video automation suite Roomvu lands at LeadingRE, Realty ONE

Marketing software company Roomvu has landed a pair of enterprise brokerage relationships that stand to push it into the everyday marketing arsenal of thousands of agents. Continue reading

DelPrete: Here’s what’s driving agent migration patterns now

As the industry continues to shift gears, Mike DelPrete writes, agents are looking for greener pastures by moving to younger, more agile brokerages that offer new opportunities. Continue reading

Gen Z looks to friends and parents for help purchasing a home, study finds 

Homeownership has long been considered a cornerstone of the American Dream, yet, lately it’s felt unattainable for many Americans. Between rising rent costs, high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and low housing inventory, aspiring homeowners are turning to their inner circle for financial help.  According to a recent study conducted by Intuit Credit Karma, 47% […] Continue reading

Douglas Elliman doles out Ellie awards for top NYC producers

Douglas Elliman unveiled its annual Ellie Awards this week, singling out brokers who performed well despite challenging economic conditions. Continue reading

An anticipated settlement still shocks the real estate industry

Settlement represents “nothing short of a sea change” as the National Association of Realtors agrees to pay $418 million and make sweeping changes. Continue reading