Monthly Archives: June 2022

Notarize lays off 110 employees, cites Sequoia’s warning to startups

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Notarize lays off 110 employees, cites Sequoia’s warning to startups

Having “created a category” — remote online notarization — CEO Pat Kinsel says the company must evolve to survive a potential downturn. Continue reading →

Home affordability hits 15-year low, passing ‘inflection point’ for buyers

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Home affordability hits 15-year low, passing ‘inflection point’ for buyers

An increasingly unaffordable home market is affecting homebuyer decisions and altering forecasts for price growth in the months to come, according to a new forecast by Zillow. Continue reading →

7 types of videos every real estate agent should master

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on 7 types of videos every real estate agent should master

Sharing your personality via video will help you connect with clients and build your business in a tangible way, writes marketing expert Laura Stace. That can translate into a long and healthy career path. Continue reading →

US existing-home sales prices tally new record after topping $400K

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on US existing-home sales prices tally new record after topping $400K

Total sales of existing homes, condos and co-ops dropped 3.4 percent between April and May to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.4 million, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Rent spiked again in April, expected to keep climbing through the year

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Rent spiked again in April, expected to keep climbing through the year

The pace of rent price growth was more than double what it was a year ago, reaching 14 percent for a single-family home in April. Continue reading →

Cash buyers have upper hand as mortgage rates rise

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Cash buyers have upper hand as mortgage rates rise

Although there is still an inventory shortage, cash buyers can use this time to enjoy a wider selection of homes than buyers who are taking out a loan. Continue reading →

As layoffs spread, here are some resources to help

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on As layoffs spread, here are some resources to help

Inman has created a Talent Pass that gives newly jobless real estate pros free access to the upcoming Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading →

How to help women and minorities in real estate rise 

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on How to help women and minorities in real estate rise 

Leaders have a responsibility to create opportunities for women and minorities on their teams. The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin dives deep into the time and attention required to amplify her agent’s voices. Continue reading →

3 things every agent should do as Q3 begins

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on 3 things every agent should do as Q3 begins

As we enter the second half of the year, encouraging agents to pause and reset is yet another way to ensure their success. Broker Karen Shanahan Garrett offers specific strategies to help you re-boot this summer. Continue reading →