Power Buyer Orchard now serving first-time homebuyers

After piloting cash-offer product in Texas and Colorado, company plans to offer Buy With Orchard in all of its markets in the months ahead. Continue reading

ManyRoofs seeks to offer value for investors, brokers and tenants

Startup offers tenant placement services at a lower price, plans to roll out full suite of tech to make renting better for all parties. Continue reading

Black homeownership hasn’t slipped, but vast gulf persists

In the first quarter of 2022, just under 45 percent of Black families owned their home, compared to 74 percent of white families, according to a Redfin analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday. Continue reading

Buyers got cold feet? 6 objection handlers to warm ’em up

There is no question that rising interest rates have pushed us into a market shift, according to team leader Carl Medford. Here’s how to have those all-important discussions with your buyer clients about timing, markets and budget to overcome their obj… Continue reading

7 tax-advantaged accounts every real estate agent needs to consider

You have myriad options to be saving for your future financial success. Certified Financial Planner Jordan Curnutt tells you how to maximize the potential of your investments. Continue reading

Builder confidence hits lowest level since June 2020

A decline in consumer demand amid rising interest rates, increases in materials costs and home price growth led builder confidence to drop 8 points to 69 in May, according to the NAHB. Continue reading

The Agency sails into Seattle with new franchise

The office marks the firms 35th franchise to date, and its fourth location in the Pacific Northwest. Continue reading