Falling rates helped drive home price growth in Q4, NAR says

U.S. home prices shot up in 86 percent of the 221 metropolitan areas tracked by the National Association of Realtors and rose 3.5 percent in the fourth quarter, according to data released Thursday by NAR. Continue reading

Collaboration isn’t a buzzword. It’s a strategic imperative

Is the path to prosperity in real estate paved by fierce competition, or does the real power lie in collaborative endeavors? Coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein share how teamwork can create optimal outcomes. Continue reading

11 things I wish they taught agents in real estate school

Building a real estate business is about more than memorizing lists of terms and laws, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out what it takes to launch smarter. Continue reading

Forget what you think you know about holiday listings

To achieve extraordinary results, The Agency’s Deedee Howard writes, sometimes it pays to ignore conventional wisdom and pursue a more strategic marketing plan. Continue reading

Monica Fabbio and team join @properties Christie’s

The FAB Property Group founder has been operating in the Austin luxury market for over 20 years and is in the top 0.25 percent of agents in the city. Continue reading

Mortgage giants offering very low income homebuyers a spring break

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering a $2,500 credit that borrowers can put toward their down payment, closing costs, escrow or mortgage insurance premiums. Continue reading

Hawaii legislator floats bill banning foreign buyers from island

Hawaii State Senator Brenton Awa has presented a bill aimed at banning foreign buyers from purchasing or investing in property on the island. The senator said the bill, if passed, would be an important to improving affordability for residents. Continue reading

How to approach and tailor your business plan to today’s market

Watch the latest Inman Access class to hear what industry experts are prioritizing in 2024 and how the current market will impact or change the way they are approaching their business plans. Continue reading