4 key factors leading to increased real estate market anxiety

From climate change to economic uncertainty, Carl Medford writes, these are the factors causing real estate market anxiety for potential buyers and sellers. Continue reading

More than one-quarter of US homes are exposed to severe climate risk

Today, more than one-quarter of U.S. homes, which represent $12.7 trillion in property value, are vulnerable to at least one type of severe or extreme climate risk, according to a new report released by Realtor.com. Continue reading

What are the riskiest housing markets in the US? New data provide answers

Metro areas in the southern and western U.S. dominate the nation’s riskiest markets. That’s according to new Attom data on home prices, underwater mortgages, foreclosures and more. Continue reading

Fed Governor Lisa Cook didn’t commit mortgage fraud: attorneys

Hundreds of economists say Trump adminstration’s move to fire Cook “threatens the fundamental principle of central bank independence and undermines trust in one of America’s most important institutions.” Continue reading

The 7 must-have real estate sales success fundamentals

Wondering if you have the right stuff for a career in real estate? Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers seven chracteristics that signal success. Continue reading

Christie’s becomes the 1st US real estate company to launch crypto division: Because currency is ‘here to stay’

Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California has opened a crypto-only division after completing more than $200 million in digital currency transactions, signaling the growing role of cryptocurrency in luxury housing. Continue reading

How an agent’s networking landed him Roseanne Barr’s Hawaii listing

After decades in LA, Paul Stukin moved his family and his business to Hawaii. Keeping up those SoCal relationships recently helped him win comedian Roseanne Barr’s macadamia nut farm listing. Continue reading

Umansky: How traveling the world helped me build a massive global referral network

The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes that his passport has been one of the most valuable tools for opening doors to opportunities in every corner of the world. Continue reading

How ‘happiness’ led to the biggest merger in eXp Realty history

EXp Realty’s two largest teams have combined into the Whissel Beer Group. Team leaders Daniel Beer and Kyle Whissel explain the logistics of the merger. Continue reading

3 big tax wins for investors in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

For both new investors and established players, Kevin DeCicco writes, the updates to the tax code now offer more tools for building and preserving real estate wealth across generations. Continue reading