That’s a deal-breaker! 15 reasons buyers are backing out

The recent uptick in canceled contracts reveals that buyers with tepid toes have begun actively looking for valid ways to terminate their purchase, writes mega team leader Carl Medford. Here is his list of top 15 potential deal-breakers. Continue reading

Circa 1900: Kitchens and baths from the Victorian Age

Although houses and their inhabitants have changed greatly over time, kitchens and bathrooms arguably show the most innovations and adaptations. In his new series, Gerard Splendore examines this evolution. Continue reading

The do’s and don’ts of creating an engaging real estate brand

If you met someone today, would they be able to look you up online six months from now when they need a Realtor? The answer depends on the effectiveness of your brand identity, writes trainer and author Bernice Ross. Continue reading

Promoting your event on Instagram? A step-by-step guide to getting attention

If you want to use Instagram to promote one of your upcoming events, taking the promotion of the event as seriously as planning the actual event is critical. Marketing expert Michelle Berman shares these three critical elements to make it a smash hit. Continue reading

NorthstarMLS chooses industry veteran as new CEO

Tim Dain, the former Remine executive, will replace John Mosey who is retiring after 47 years in the real estate industry. Dain’s 1st priority is to “ensure that we maintain a high level of service.” Continue reading

Credit unions, banks flock to Black Knight’s Empower mortgage LOS

IThink Financial, the eighth credit union to sign up for Empower since December, will use the mortgage loan origination system to provide home loans to more than 100,000 members. Continue reading

Real estate companies dip as stock market tallies worst day in 2 years

Real estate stocks fell on Wall Street, too — though even before the carnage they were already hovering near all-time lows. Continue reading

These 12 startups will go head-to-head at NAR’s ‘Pitch Battle’

Contestants offer tools for virtual agent coaching, real estate investing, floor plans, inspections, property co-ownership, secure document storage, rentals, home renovation and agent finances. Continue reading

Venture capital firm behind Airbnb and Flow is now a landlord

As part of making its largest investment ever in WeWork founder’s new real estate empire, Andreessen Horowitz obtained a share in thousands of apartment units, reports say. Continue reading

Keller Williams releases updated homebuying guidebook

“Your First Home” is designed to be a guide for new real estate consumers. The book is now in its second edition and includes updated information on an array of timely topics. Continue reading