Homes near Trader Joe’s get top dollar. But investors should eye Aldi

Homes near a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s boast higher values, but those near an Aldi grocery store offer something for real estate investors the others can’t, according to data from Attom. Continue reading

After 2-year ordeal, FHA borrowers can now buy private flood insurance

The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Monday announced it had prevailed in expanding flood insurance choices for homebuyers with Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgages. Continue reading

Change or lose it all: 3 steps for shifting when it matters most

Change now to confront the new reality, or face the prospects of losing market share or, even worse, going out of business. Carl Medford offers a gameplan to help you prep for what’s ahead. Continue reading

Pending home sales post record drop as deals die and price cuts soar

Inflation and mortgage rates took a hefty toll on homebuyers in October, with a record 60,000 home-purchase cancellations during the month, according to new data released Monday. Continue reading

Ribbon makes massive cuts, leaving fewer than 30 workers

In an email on Monday, a spokesperson for the power buyer confirmed to Inman that the firm had laid off workers and would now “be a company of less than 30 people.” Continue reading

Don’t understand Instagram? Here’s what you need to know in 45 seconds

Not sure how to get started on Instagram? Looking to up your game? Find out how to make it work from one of real estate’s best, Sue “Pinky” Benson. Continue reading

Fannie Mae economists see home sales bottoming next year

Sales expected to drop to lowest level since 2008, and the growing lock-in effect — the financial disincentive to sell — “will remain in a way that has not occurred in over 40 years,” economists say. Continue reading

California agent charged with theft and forgery tied to 2020 home sale

Daniel Montano, 28, an agent with RE/MAX Gold Coast in Ventura, California, was arrested on Nov. 17 for allegedly making false statements and forging his clients’ signatures. Continue reading

Create better listing presentations with ACCESS

About This Webinar Learn how to give your buyer and seller presentations a significant upgrade with ACCESS. See how to quickly create beautiful presentations using professionally designed templates. Watch how to use and share built-in analytics that wi… Continue reading