Homebuyers are bracing for a recession: Study

More than a third of U.S. homebuyers believe a recession is coming next year, according to new data from realtor.com, with many also saying they’ll halt their housing search if or when a downturn finally arrives. Continue reading

Home prices have risen 32 consecutive quarters: FHFA

U.S. home prices climbed 5 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2019, according to data released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading

Bright MLS and Homesnap launch multichannel digital ad product

Members of Bright MLS will be able to use Homesnap’s digital advertising tool to market listings on Facebook, Google, Waze and Instagram. Continue reading

This is how you succeed at renting

More than a third of all American households currently rent out at least a part of their home or a second property — a number that’s growing fast. Continue reading

CEO group’s new emphasis on social responsibility prompts backlash from ex-Realogy CEO

Lashing out at Business Roundtable’s new mission statement, Richard Smith said Friday that corporations’ number one job is “to create shareholder value — period.” Continue reading

Beverly Hills real estate agent suspected of burglarizing the homes of Usher, Adam Lambert

Keller Williams Beverly Hills agent Jason Yaselli is accused of conspiring with thief who posed as an agent to burglarize the homes of celebrities. Continue reading

‘My Sharona’ is a real estate agent

On the 40th anniversary of The Knack’s 1979 chart-topper, Sotheby’s International Realty team leader Sharona Alperin opens up about her career and the story behind the song. Continue reading

Desperate Housewife? This Douglas Elliman agent auditioned 4 times for ‘Real Housewives’ gig

Douglas Elliman agent Taja Abitbol Cone was so interested in appearing on ‘Real Housewives of New York’ that she auditioned four times — and still didn’t get the part. Continue reading