More than half of Gen Z consider themselves part of the FIRE movement, despite little to no savings

Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2005) is doing things differently, bucking societal norms, like the traditional nine-to-five, and forging a new path forward. As part of this, Gen Z has started to gravitate towards trends like the FIRE movement (financially independent, retire early) and are looking for ways to maximize their earnings and limit […] Continue reading

Danger ahead: MLSs consider agent alerts for perilous properties

At the National Association of Realtors’ midyear conference, a committee on Realtor safety suggested adding MLS data fields to point out hazards such as inconsistent cell service and limited visibility from the road. Continue reading

Real estate content marketing trends for 2023

Implementing robust content marketing solutions will allow agents to prove the value of their efforts, writes content marketing expert Joe Hyrkin, while also enabling them to evaluate and plan new outreach strategies guaranteed to drive engagement and … Continue reading

The butterfly effect: How small changes can transform a business

You may feel that small-scale investments won’t do much for your bottom line, but, according to Certified Financial Planner Jordan Curnutt, they can have an outsized impact on your net worth. Continue reading

Vanessa Villela of ‘Selling Sunset’ fame returns to The Agency

After two years with The Oppenheim Group, Villela’s return to The Agency where she began her career felt like a homecoming, the Mexican-American actress-turned-real-estate-agent told People. Continue reading

Maxwell’s LenderSelect deal grows footprint with community banks

The deal to acquire LenderSelect from Blue Ridge Bankshares will also enable “significant expansion” of the secondary market trading platform, Maxwell Capital. Continue reading

HGTV star Page Turner joins Coldwell Banker Exclusive

The real estate investment expert on HGTV’s “Fix My Flip” will lead Coldwell Banker Exclusive’s newly created affiliate, iKONIC Sports and Entertainment, to educate and empower clients in the sports and entertainment industries on real estate investing… Continue reading

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin: FOMO is fueling ‘pent-up’ demand

Reffkin said Tuesday, during a Needham Technology & Media Conference session, that housing is in a “sideways” market — but after last year, homebuyers are now afraid prices will go even higher. Continue reading