Agent optimism over future buyer pipelines fell from 44 percent before the deal to 27 percent afterward — one of the starkest monthly shifts in sentiment that Intel has recorded in the last year. Continue reading
Rising mortgage rates thwarted the first weeks of the spring market, according to a Redfin housing report published on Thursday. Homesellers pulled back during the four weeks ending March 31, leading new listing growth to experience the smallest annual… Continue reading
Purchase loan applications jump by a seasonally adjusted 11 percent after five consecutive weeks of declines as mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2024 highs. Continue reading
It’s essential to understand a client’s tastes, historical context and regional influences, writes broker Michelle Coffing. Doing so ensures buyers are successfully matched with the right home in a style that suits their aesthetic preferences and lifes… Continue reading
As the real estate landscape changes, thanks to recent commission-related lawsuits, pressure is being levied on buyer agents to demonstrate their value to potential clients. Continue reading
Rising interest rates and harsh winter weather have dampened homebuyer activity, leading to the biggest drop in pending sales since October. However, there’s optimism for a rebound as spring approaches, fueled by increasing home tours and new listings. Continue reading
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed the traffic rivalry with Homes.com and why competition is good for agents and consumers. Continue reading
Attract buyers by taking your value proposition to the next level with advice from Chelsea Hamre from RE/MAX, Julia Boland from Corcoran, DJ Ten Hoeve from Keller Williams at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading
The mortgage lock-in effect that plunged the 2023 housing market into a deep freeze has finally started to thaw, according to a new Redfin market report published on Thursday. Continue reading
The 2024 survey, entitled, “How buyers feel about working with agents” gleaned its results from 340 homeowners who purchased within the last three years. It asked a range of questions of its subjects, one being how much time they believe their represen… Continue reading