Multifamily sector lone bright spot as permits, starts, completions fall

New residential construction dipped in June, with building permits, housing starts and housing completions ticking down modestly, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday. Continue reading

As buyers balk, some homebuilders dread the months to come

Builder sentiment dropped at the second-fastest pace of the last two decades as some home construction companies have begun to cut costs. Continue reading

‘Crypto mortgage’ lets homebuyers leverage bitcoin as collateral

30-year loans of up to $5 million provided by Florida-based Milo Credit LLC allow investors to avoid capital gains taxes — and don’t require down payments, credit scores or U.S. citizenship. Continue reading

PadSplit’s co-living housing model launches in Orlando and Las Vegas

Solving the nationwide crisis for housing in this sector is the goal of PadSplit, a co-living marketplace that has now expanded its services to the resort markets of Orlando, Florida, and Las Vegas, Nevada. Continue reading

The run-up of single-family rental prices paused in May: report

The jump in May was still well above the historical average, but it was the first time in 14 months that it hadn’t accelerated over the month before. Continue reading

Are you truly a market pro? 3 ways to stand out in a sea of agent ‘experts’

When everyone in the room states they are a top market expert, how can you stand out? Atman Real Estate CEO (and expert in her own right) Victoria Kennedy has three ways to elevate your public profile and edge above your competition. Continue reading

7 client retention strategies that never go out of style

To delight clients and keep them for life, it’s vital to understand what they really need and want. Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers strategies to keep the clients you have and generate their referrals. Continue reading

Your local housing market is complicated. Know your numbers, and use your words

Understanding local real estate data can separate the pros from the wannabes. Teresa Boardman explains how her evening bike ride turned into a lesson about the words consumers are hearing most about the market. Continue reading