Refer, rally, recruit, and retain: the 4 R’s Coldwell Banker uses to engage agents

When other real estate brands are pulling back, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury leaders understand the significance of an engaged and empowered network and continue to invest heavily in our luxury agents. Continue reading

MI may be the key to help your clients afford a home right now

Mortgage insurance is often one of the smallest components of homeownership costs, accounting for only 1% to 3% of the total cost of owning a home. Continue reading

5 ways to build virtual relationships with clients you’ve never met

How do top luxury performers Zoe Ramirez and Erin Thomas ensure their clients feel supported, even from far away? Here are their top five tips. Continue reading

5 truths every agent should know about shifting markets

A shifting market differentiates those who’ve developed professionally and those who are just pretending. Jimmy Burgess provides the reality check that you need right now. Continue reading

Credit card revenues surpass mortgages at Wells Fargo in Q2

Rising interest rates and a shrinking branch network are cutting into Wells Fargo’s mortgage business, and bank executives say they’re fine with that. Continue reading

Why super long mortgages won’t be a thing, and why that’s good news

Longer loans, including a 50-year concept recently floated in the U.K., are sometimes framed as a way to improve housing affordability. But the experts aren’t convinced. Continue reading

Why did 60K homebuyers cancel in June? The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss buyer cancellations, outrageous moving costs and the Marketeer. Continue reading

The long-awaited recovery in home inventory is gaining steam

The fast-paced cycle of the typical US home sale has begun to slow, paving the way for a recovery of the nation’s depleted home inventory. Continue reading

How to ease seller fears of a cooling market

If sellers are getting anxious, Rachael Hite offers communication tips to help them feel better about their odds of a timely sale during a market shift. Continue reading

Going on vacation? Use this checklist before you disconnect

You have your SPF, hat, and travel toothbrush, but what about your clients? Use this checklist to make sure you have your business under control before you roll out to paradise this summer. Continue reading