From the Great Recession to 9/11: What to do when external factors get in the way of a real estate deal

Economic changes, tariffs and international conflicts can put buyers on edge — here’s how you can help them make the right decision. Continue reading

In race for tech talent, Compass swoops in after Uber lays off 400

Compass CCO Matt Spangler reached out to departing Uber staffers on Twitter as the company seeks to build engineering and product development teams. Continue reading

Which American city has the most rats? (Hint: It’s not Baltimore)

In Baltimore, Chicago and New York City, renters with lower median rents were more likely to file rodent complaints, according to a new study. Continue reading

Meet the Engel & Völkers agent who just won the 2019 ESPYs Pat Tillman Award

After suffering a life-altering injury in 2015, former Marine Kirstie Ennis found new purpose in athletics and real estate. Continue reading

5 things every agent must do to reach the next level

Getting through the first year, joining the million dollar club, growing a team — regardless of the goal, every real estate agent wants to know how to get to the next level at some point in their career. We spoke to experts on lead gen, social media, c… Continue reading

House passes Equality Act in step toward LGBT housing protections

Currently, 21 states and the District of Columbia offer prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Wisconsin only banned discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, not gender identity. Continue reading

Home leaseback startup EasyKnock raises $215M

EasyKnock will pay off the mortgage and after a two-week closing time, homeowners will receive their equity cash out. From there, can stay in their current home as renters anywhere from three to 18 months (a year and a half) as they search for a new ho… Continue reading

Realogy stock slides to new low following earnings

Realogy’s stock price plummeted more than 17 percent to a new all-time low of $10.57 per share as of 11:30 a.m. EST on Thursday, exceeding the previous all-time low of $14.32 per share after the corporation’s Q4 2018 earnings call in February. Continue reading