RentSpree formally launches women-first RENEW initiative

By Craig C. Rowe | March 1, 2023 - 11:40 pm |March 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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RentSpree’s Real Estate Network of Empowered Women initiative will support, connect and empower women in all aspects of real estate. Continue reading →

Howard Hanna merges with New York-based Coach Realtors

By Jim Dalrymple II | March 1, 2023 - 11:21 pm |March 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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The new partnership will see Howard Hanna further extend its reach into New York. Meanwhile, Coach will rebrand to include the Howard Hanna name. Continue reading →

‘We can be 200K agents worldwide’: Nick Bailey casts bold vision for RE/MAX’s 50th

By Marian McPherson | March 1, 2023 - 10:20 pm |March 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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RE/MAX founder Dave Liniger and CEO Nick Bailey cemented the Denver-based franchisor’s 2023 R4 conference with personal keynotes reflecting on RE/MAX’s past and hopes for its future. Continue reading →

Here are the top regrets for US homesellers: Zillow survey

By Ben Verde | March 1, 2023 - 9:54 pm |March 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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Eighty-four percent of recent first-time homesellers over the past two years believe they could have sold their homes for a higher price if they had made better decisions. Continue reading →

Rising mortgage rates a headwind for spring homebuying season

By Matt Carter | March 1, 2023 - 9:21 pm |March 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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After three straight weeks of declines in mortgage applications, demand for purchase loans remains at the lowest level since 1995 for the second week in a row. Continue reading →

The time a typical homeowner stays in one place just got a little shorter

By Ben Verde | March 1, 2023 - 9:20 pm |March 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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Migratory waves over the past three years due to the pandemic have caused homeownership tenure to decline modestly, but an uptick is expected thanks to a rise in mortgage rates, Redfin data shows. Continue reading →

Keller Williams welcomes back another multimillion-dollar team

By Marian McPherson | March 1, 2023 - 8:42 pm |March 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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After a nine-month stint with Real, the Orlando-based Ken Pozek Group has returned to Keller Williams. The 21-agent team closed $322 million in sales in 2021 and 2022. Continue reading →

UWM posts $62M Q4 loss but keeps title of America’s biggest lender

By Matt Carter | March 1, 2023 - 8:18 pm |March 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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CEO Mat Ishbia says aggressive “Game On” pricing is still in place, but acknowledges wholesaler is seeking to boost profit margins in 2023. Continue reading →

Blame it on the ‘volatile housing market’: Your Q4 2022 earnings roundup

By Christy Murdock | March 1, 2023 - 7:15 pm |March 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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As companies report their Q4 and full-year earnings, industry-watchers read the tea leaves for indications of what’s working now — and what’s likely to happen next. Continue reading →

Combine social listening with your CRM to upgrade your marketing

By Alyssa Brody | March 1, 2023 - 5:23 pm |March 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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Tech tools, such as social listening and customer relationship management software, allow agents to use data in real time to make informed decisions about both marketing and sales of properties. Continue reading →