7 types of real estate agents this market will crush

The real estate market has changed, and there will be agents who will not survive the current market environment. Are you nimble enough to make the adjustments needed? Here’s a list of the types of real estate agents this market will crush and how to a… Continue reading

Surveys show impact of mortgage ‘lock-in effect’ on seller psychology

Harris Poll finds 71 percent of Americans would be hesitant to move due to economic uncertainty over concerns, such as interest rates, inflation or a recession. Continue reading

The top 10 friendliest US cities for first-time homebuyers right now

What’s the matter with Kansas? Not a thing as Wichita shot to the top of Zillow’s analysis of the 10 friendliest cities for first-time homebuyers on Thursday. Midwestern cities fared well overall. Continue reading

Was M. Ryan Gorman a victim of Wall Street? 4 experts say ‘yes’

Two days after M. Ryan Gorman’s surprise exit from Coldwell Banker, four industry experts considered the weight of Wall Street on companies’ leadership decisions amid a market downturn. Continue reading

Moving hub Relocator’s intentions are good, but the competition’s are better: Tech Review

Relocator is a moving concierge service that helps agents help their clients get settled in their new place. It helps them track their pending move date, find vendor discounts, storage facilities and everything else one needs to make a house a home. Continue reading

What real estate coaches don’t want you to know

How do you spot the real deal when it comes to coaches and trainers? According to Jeff Glover, these four types of coaches may not be focused on your best interest. Continue reading

Calling all startups: NAR’s tech accelerator is taking applications

The National Association of Realtors’ venture capital arm Second Century Ventures runs REACH, which debuted in 2012 and has invested in more than 200 startups over the years. Continue reading

Mortgage broker who forged loan documents for clients gets 5 years

Prosecutors say Alex Ashod Dadourian, a licensed mortgage loan broker in Southern California, fabricated income and employment verification documents to win approvals for 17 mortgages totaling more than $8 million. Continue reading