Monthly Archives: October 2021

Agent bares all in full-frontal NSFW listing photos

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“I wish I could say that I had an epiphany like a parting of the Red Sea moment but I just thought it’d be funny,” agent David Ferrugio told Inman. Continue reading →

What the US climate-risk review means for FHA, VA loans and more

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Government agencies are looking to better quantify risks from climate change, a step with implications for government-backed home loans. Continue reading →

Housing starts faltered in September amid supply constraints

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Multifamily housing starts dipped 1.6 percent in September following a month in which the sector delivered surprising gains while single-family housing starts remained steady from the previous month. Continue reading →

New Intercontinental Exchange Inc. indices track daily mortgage rates

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Average interest rates and other stats are pulled from the ICE Mortgage Technology platform, which processes about half of all U.S. mortgages applications. Continue reading →

8 ways to get the most (leads) out of your next open house

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Like with everything in life, the more you put into an open house, the more you get out of it. If you’re not putting in time and energy into properly preparing for your open house, you’re missing out on an enormous opportunity. Here’s what you need to … Continue reading →

The Real Word: Tom Ferry’s top tips for 2022

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In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss key takeaways from the 2021 Tom Ferry Success Summit, Opendoor’s $9 billion debt war chest and the perks of being a one-stop shop brokerage. Continue reading →

Should it take a village to train new agents?

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An agent is frustrated by the general lack of professionalism of rookies. Should veteran agents be tasked with showing newbies “the ropes” of the job? Or should brokerages provide more intensive training? Anthony Askowitz explores this hypothetical sit… Continue reading →

3 moments that made Side CEO Guy Gal

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Guy Gal’s billion-dollar company has its origins in its co-founder’s own experiences — both good and bad — buying real estate. Continue reading →