Monthly Archives: October 2023

An agent got creative with a listing. He wasn’t ready for the backlash

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Nicholas Greer decided to have some fun with one of his listings. He made a lot of people angry. “I’m just an artist at heart,” he told Inman earlier this week. “I can’t turn that off.” Continue reading →

Housing groups including NAR float wonky idea to cut mortgage rates

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NAR united with lending groups on Thursday to urge the Federal Reserve to maintain its current mortgage holdings in order to narrow a wide “spread” between 10-year Treasurys and mortgage rates. Continue reading →

How sweet it is: Honey Homes doubles clientele after $9M round

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The company has doubled its household count to 1,000 within three months on the heels of a $9 million Series A funding round in June led by Khosla Ventures. In total, Honey Homes has raised $12.1 million. Continue reading →

Very superstitious: Agents say Friday the 13th can jinx a deal

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St. Joseph statues, canceled flights, horseshoes, oh my! When clients are already nervous about a transaction, Friday the 13th could be the ‘nail in the coffin,’ agents said. Continue reading →

How to transform your public speaking fear into a superpower

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A fear of public speaking is common, yet it’s often perceived as a weakness. NYC agent Nikki Beauchamp teaches you how to turn that anxiety into fuel for your next presentation. Continue reading →

Qwik Fix aims to repair the post-inspection process: Tech Review

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Qwik Fix gives sellers the ability to quickly respond to the most needed repairs and buyers the chance to consider what’s really important for them to have ready before move-in. Continue reading →

Zillow launches new feature for home search by school district

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The feature, which is currently available only on Zillow’s iOS mobile app, allows home shoppers to select a school district and then displays school attendance zone boundaries and homes available for rent or for sale within those boundaries. Continue reading →

Housing’s stranglehold on inflation poised to decline in months ahead

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Inflation rose 0.4 percent in September, a near standstill from August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index Thursday. Economists believe “shelter” will soon recede as the largest contributor to runaway prices. Continue reading →