RealScout and Cloze connect for highly anticipated integration

The lightweight, AI-backed CRM Cloze will now connect directly with RealScout, a relationship-first lead cultivation and marketing solution, recognized for its flexibility and value as a contact engagement catalyst. Continue reading

NAR hires new marketing and comms chief amid tumultuous year

Suzanne Bouhia will shape NAR’s communication strategy as the organization deals with lawsuits, scandal and a harrowing year in real estate. Continue reading

Buyers’ market to usher in ‘season of hope’ in 2024, Redfin projects

Falling home prices and mortgage rates are on tap for buyers and sellers — not to mention a presidential election that could hinge on housing issues, according to Redfin’s outlook for 2024. Continue reading

Lone Wolf invites mortgage lenders onto its broker-agent tech platform

Better is the first lender to take advantage of the opportunity to generate prequalification letters for homebuyers through integration with Lone Wolf’s transaction management solution, Transactions. Continue reading

Affordability, inventory, rates: An economist’s 2024 housing outlook

Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner offers his 2024 forecast for interest rates, home values and the potential for a housing market recovery. Continue reading

The Agency ends 2023 with new offices in Marbella and Boulder

The new offices bring The Agency’s total office launch count in 2023 up to 26. The brokerage recently marked another milestone by launching its 100th office in Portland. Continue reading

Appeals court weighs DOJ push to reopen NAR commission rule probe

A three-judge panel for the Washington, D.C., circuit seemed inclined to let the agency resume its probe into the National Association of Realtors’ cooperative compensation and pocket listing rules. Continue reading

80% of first-time homeowners say they’ll need a gift to buy again: Poll

Faced with rising prices and rates, buyers are increasingly counting on personal loans and gifts to close deals, according to a survey of 3,000 potential buyers conducted by Dig Insights and Inman. Continue reading

Real estate and money myths that even the rich get wrong

Investing in real estate provides an opportunity to become a millionaire. But you first need to wade through the fact and fiction to get started. Continue reading