What would the end of Roe v. Wade mean for housing and real estate?

A newly leaked document indicates the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overrule the case that made abortion legal across the country. That could have big implications for where people want to live. Continue reading

Is now a good time to buy a home? Agents confront mortgage riddle

Buyers have watched mortgage rates shoot from 3 percent to 5 percent this year alone, and that common refrain — “Is it really the best time to buy?” — is always top of mind for clients, agents told Inman. Continue reading

EXp Realty tallies $1B in revenue as profits, agent count rise in Q1

The company saw its revenue grow 73 percent and its gross profits increase 56 percent to $83.5 million as agent recruitment continued to grow toward a goal of 100K agents by the end of the year, according to an earnings report Wednesday. Continue reading

Purchase loan demand perks up as mortgage rates plateau

MBA forecaster Joel Kan sees the uptick in loan requests as a “potentially a good sign for the spring home buying season, which has seen a slow start thus far.” Continue reading

Why the two ‘bombshell lawsuits’ will probably be duds

The certification of the class in Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR is only an initial procedural step in the litigation and there are serious issues with the plaintiff’s complaint, according to coach and author Bernice Ross. Still, however, the industry needs to … Continue reading

Win or lose, how to manage your client’s expectations

The complexity of the current real estate market means that client relationships can sour quickly, according to broker Jenny Usaj. That’s why it’s vital to set appropriate expectations upfront. Continue reading

5 signs your current brokerage is no longer for you

A vibrant culture, unlimited growth opportunities, dynamic leadership, superior support and a sound financial package should all be in place so you can become all you were made to be, says to mega team leader Carl Medford. Continue reading

What’s the worst false promise a higher-up made to you? Pulse

People aren’t always what they seem, and when trying to recruit talent, all sorts of “guarantees” can come out. That’s why we’re asking: What’s the worst false promise a higher up made to you? Continue reading