What to watch for at NAR’s annual conference this week

NAR NXT in Orlando will feature sessions on fair housing, politics, market forecasts, MLS data-sharing and a proposed update to the Realtor Code of Ethics, among other topics. Continue reading

NAR’s 2022 data just dropped. 9 lead gen strategies to act on now

The newly released NAR 2022 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers is packed with powerful data to guide your lead generation efforts in 2023. There has been a major shift in several essential areas that will allow you to capture market share in areas you … Continue reading

Venture Sotheby’s spreads Hawaiian presence to Mauna Kea Resort

The new offices located in the historic resort will build on the brand’s existing presence on Hawaii Island in Keauhou, Waimea and Hilo. Continue reading

Mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie battened down the hatches in Q3

Fannie and Freddie remain profitable but are setting aside pots of money to cover future losses that could result from falling home prices. Continue reading

Park City listing is one of the town’s priciest at a pretty $29M

The modern home, designed by architect Wallace Cunningham and constructed from glass, steel and concrete, was named “Cascade” for its structure, which seems to flow down the hillside like a waterfall. Continue reading

3 in 10 homes on market are newly built, the highest share in decades

A home for sale today is nearly twice as likely to be newly built than in 2019 as a glut of unsold projects reaches the market, according to a new report from Redfin. Continue reading

Steve McQueen’s former Malibu home hits market for $16.995M

The house contains multiple decks with views of the Pacific, a surfboard storage room, a private staircase to the beach and main rooms that seamlessly transition onto its deck, according to the listing. Continue reading

Recruiting season is afoot. 10 brokerage red flags to watch

Finding the right broker is an essential step in growing your real estate business. Chris Heller offers the warning signs to watch for when it’s a bad fit. Continue reading

EXp Realty expands into Poland amid international push

Competition and a slowing market are making international expansions an increasingly important part of many U.S. companies plans for growth, including eXp Realty. Continue reading

Who will be the next billion-dollar darling of short-term rentals?

Companies that choose to adapt to these emerging trends will reap the most significant rewards, and those that don’t will become relics of an old way of doing business. Continue reading