Condo sales fall to 10-year low amid surge in insurance costs, HOA fees

While home purchases by investors rose 2 percent annually in the first quarter — to 46,726 transactions — condo sales declined by 3 percent, to just 8,509 units, according to data released Wednesday by Redfin. Continue reading

NAR appoints new SVP, VP of communications department

Nearly six months after its previous communications vice president resigned, the National Association of Realtors has added two new communications and marketing directors to its executive team. Journalism veteran Bennett Richardson will serve as the se… Continue reading

Realty 1 Georgia adopts new name after joining Century 21 network

Century 21 Real Estate is growing its presence across Georgia with the addition of Realty 1 Georgia, now operating as Century 21 Realty 1 Professionals, the firm recently announced. The brokerage, led by broker-owner Angela Whitmire, serves Covington, … Continue reading

The top 10 characteristics of a great real estate broker

Ready to step into brokerage leadership or step up your game? Broker Joseph Santini shares characteristics of great brokers to enhance your professional development. Continue reading

MoxiWorks back-office solution sold to agent benefits startup

MoxiWorks sells back-office software MoxiBalance to agent benefits facilitator Upfront as part of an emphasis on marketing and sales. Continue reading

Pending home sales tank 6.3% in April as mortgage rates stay high

Even with more inventory entering the market, homebuyers are struggling with elevated mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, leading to fewer signed contracts. Continue reading

Inman names 2025 Future Leaders in Real Estate

Inman honors the brightest achievers under the age of 40, embodying creativity, exceptional leadership and boundary-pushing innovation within the real estate community. Continue reading

Beyond trophies: Top brokerages rethink agent appreciation

Rethink the way you support and celebrate the agents who make your brokerage run by reimagining your agent appreciation program, First Team’s Lauren Henss writes. Continue reading

Lead with Fire: Act with confidence, clarity (even if your voice shakes)

Confident leadership is woven from truth, not titles. You build it from the inside out, Debra Trappen writes in the latest installment of her Lead with Fire series. Continue reading

Top Agent Maggie Seelig joins Corcoran Group in NYC

Seelig is joining Corcoran in New York with three teammates. She will also retain her Massachusetts license with her self-founded firm, MGS Group Real Estate. Continue reading