The best marketing ideas come from agents in the field

Abby Lee, senior vice president of marketing and communications at RE/MAX, shares how she got into the field, why she’s been with the brokerage for over two decades and why the best feedback comes straight from agents. Continue reading

What real estate investors can do for renters whose homes were hit by Ida

The clean up and repair work that remains in Hurricane Ida’s aftermath is overwhelming for many, and investors who have rental properties that have been impacted will want to ensure their renters are treated with care. Continue reading

Offerpad enters the NY Stock Exchange with a $2.7B valuation

The iBuyer went public a day after merging with the Spencer Rascoff-led Supernova Partners Acquisition Company. The company will now be known as “Offerpad Solutions.” Continue reading

The homebuyer in 2021? Middle-aged, married and college educated

Zillow Group’s 2021 Consumer Housing Trends Report breaks down what buyers looked like in 2021, what they wanted most and how that compared to previous years. Continue reading

How agents can retain clients when they take a break from the market

When a client decides to put a pause on their home search, agents can ensure homebuyers and sellers stick with them when they’re ready to reenter the market by staying top of mind. Continue reading

Zillow releases e-book to help kids with stress of moving

The book follows a young girl named Iris, as she goes through a move alongside her parents and friends. Sale proceeds will go to Covenant House, a nonprofit that helps homeless youth. Continue reading

Short-term rental company AvantStay launches brokerage arm

Demand from the company’s customers has spurred the launch of AvantStay’s brokerage arm, which aims to assist buyers in search of sound investments. Continue reading

US home prices continued rapid climb in the second quarter: FHFA

The second quarter of 2021 marked the 40th consecutive quarter of home price increases, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading

Roofstock acquires property management platform Great Jones

With the acquisition of Great Jones, Roofstock will now be able to support the full lifecycle of single-family property investment for owners. Continue reading

Pending home sales slump for second-straight month

Pending home sales saw a slight slump in July, dropping 1.8 percent to a Pending Home Sales Index of 110.7, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading