Fannie Mae’s latest forecast is a shocker: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Fannie Mae’s new prediction for existing-home sales, summer marketing and the Marketeer. Continue reading

Uncertainty in real estate is inevitable. Use these tips to keep pushing ahead

Drown out the noise, and remain focused on service and networking, advises Christine Carr. If you do, periods of uncertainty can become less of a roadblock and more of an opportunity. Continue reading

Discrimination stops 40% of trans buyers from buying dream home

Although the LGBTQ community has experienced several federal victories over the past two years, Realtor.com’s latest survey with the LGBTQ Real Estate Alliance reveals LGBTQ consumers — especially transgender buyers and renters — are still on the outsk… Continue reading

Owning becomes more expensive than renting as rates, prices surge

Homeownership is 31 percent more expensive than renting, nationally. With demand shifting and the market for home purchases cooling, homebuilders now court investors, a report notes. Continue reading

Tomo’s new Lock and Shop: lock a rate now without a property address

Tomo’s Lock and Shop service fee is $750, which homebuyers can recoup when they work with Tomo Brokerage partner agents. Homebuyers can choose either a 90- or 120-day rate lock. Continue reading

Shut the front door! This 1 design choice can net sellers $6,500 more

Homebuyers love bold neutrals on front doors, while they eschew unorthodox shades like pink and cement grey, according to survey results released Thursday by Zillow. Continue reading

Brown Harris Stevens appoints property management director

The New York City-based brokerage has named Richard Horovitz as its residential property management division’s senior vice president and director of residential property management. Continue reading

Experts share how building community can build your business

Helping to create community can help build the business pipeline, experts said at Inman Connect Now. But real estate professionals should approach it from a place of genuine generosity. Continue reading

Marketing can be tough in a shift. These experts show how to nail it

Industry experts said at Inman Connect Now that real estate agents need to focus on the basics, education and their communities, as market winds change direction. Continue reading