‘It’s finally happening.’ Cooler inflation opens the door to rate cut

Overall inflation rose just 3 percent on an annual basis in June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year Treasury yield, an indicator of mortgage rates, plummeted on the news Thursday. Continue reading

5 ‘Owning Manhattan’ moments we can’t stop thinking about

The new Netflix show, centering on SERHANT.’s NYC agents, has been out for more than a week. Here are the jaw-dropping moments we keep circling back to mentally. Continue reading

NAR chief economist predicts 6% mortgage rates. Is this the time?

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told CNBC he expects mortgage rates to settle around 6 percent, a prediction he’s made before. A look back at two years of his forecasts amid a chaotic economy. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: David Marder, The Marder Group at Compass

Find out how this Florida broker and his team blend SEO savvy and digital marketing with “old-fashioned hard work and sweat equity.” Continue reading

6 steps for cultivating a culture of inclusion that agents want to join

Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, welcomed and respected is vital to an organization’s success, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes, and it doesn’t just happen overnight. Continue reading

Andy Florance calls Realtor.com lawsuit ‘PR stunt,’ talks future

Florance says Realtor.com lawsuit against CoStar is a response to Homes.com surpassing it in web traffic and takes aim at Zillow. Continue reading

5 easy ways to stay in your lane during a transaction

Stop trying to be all things to your clients, broker Joseph Santini writes. Focus on the things that fall within your purview and direct traffic as needed on your transactions. Continue reading

Here’s why specialization matters for buyer’s agents

Developing areas of specialization enhances service, efficiency, and effectiveness and results in greater professional success for both teams and individual agents, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

No HomeServices deal yet, months after settlement announcement

The franchisor and plaintiffs offered different reasons for why HomeServices has yet to finalize its commission settlement agreement after announcing it had reached one for $250 million in April. Continue reading

Alexander brothers rape allegations draw scrutiny from FBI

Women who claim to be victims of the Alexander brothers, or witnesses to alleged assaults, have been approached by agents from an FBI task force, “The Wall Street Journal” reported Tuesday. Continue reading