Monthly Archives: April 2026

How to turn a lead magnet into a reliable pipeline: Part 1

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An effective real estate lead magnet lets you show competence, build trust and earn the next step without chasing, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading →

Why this Redfin data journalist traded her 2.9% mortgage rate for 7.35% — and has no regrets

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I bought a house with a 7.35 percent rate in 2024. Refinancing the rate down to 6.2 percent the next year made the mortgage math easier to stomach.  Continue reading →

Buyer momentum builds, but it’s far from universal

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More than 60 percent of major U.S. housing markets are shifting toward buyers, as Realtor.com’s new Market Clock highlights a growing divide between regions and evolving local conditions. Continue reading →

CoStar scores win as activist investor drops Homes.com fight

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The hedge fund Third Point was one of two major players that was strongly critical of CoStar’s attempt to compete with three leading residential real estate portals Continue reading →

Existing-home sales fell 3.6% in March as buyer confidence erodes

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Sales dropped in every region of the country in March, yet the median existing-home price climbed to a record high for the month — the 33rd consecutive month of year-over-year price gains, according to NAR’s latest existing-home sales report. Continue reading →

America’s debt problem could keep mortgage rates high

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The next obstacle to affordable housing may not be inflation or the Federal Reserve — it could be Washington’s $38 trillion debt burden, experts say. Continue reading →

Why crypto-backed mortgages aren’t quite mainstream — yet

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Crypto-backed mortgages are emerging as an alternative for Bitcoin-rich buyers, but regulation and underwriting rules still constrain growth. Continue reading →

Serial scammer accused of defrauding real estate pros

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Sean McClay allegedly swindled 17 real estate investors out of more than $1.4 million. His victims have been described as a group of “sophisticated, knowledgeable real estate professionals.” Continue reading →

New pre-marketing platforms face trust issues, adoption hurdles: Intel

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Many real estate agents tell Intel that newly announced partnerships to plug “coming soon” listings won’t change how they do business. Continue reading →

Will global upheaval tank the spring market? The Download

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Find out how the war in Iran, fuel shortages and other international uncertainty will affect the spring real estate market. Continue reading →