Offering plans explained: Red flags every real estate broker must catch before closing

Real estate attorney and new contributor Brett Stack says these six red flags should cause co-op and condo agents to hit the brakes for further review on transactions in the Big Apple. Continue reading

How single women are reshaping today’s real estate conversation

From navigating life transitions to investing for long-term wealth, single women are taking the lead in real estate markets, luxury agent Lauren Endsley writes. Here’s how to serve them more effectively. Continue reading

NAR sees existing-home sales rise ‘ever so slightly’ in July

Existing-home sales edged up in July, as increasing inventory and improving affordability pushed more homebuyers into the market. The sale of single-family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops increased 2 percent month-over-month and 0.8 percent year-o… Continue reading

South Bay firm 3 Leaf Realty rebrands as RE/MAX AEGIS

California-based 3 Leaf Realty, Inc. has officially joined the RE/MAX network under a new name, RE/MAX AEGIS, the brokerage announced Friday. Continue reading

Existing-home sales slip again in April even as inventory improves

Existing-home sales continued to fall in April, down 0.5 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4 million last month, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Confused about condos? Here’s everything you need to know

Selling detached or single-family condominiums comes with a host of unusual issues. Trainer Bernice Ross shares how it works and what you need to know to provide expert service to your clients. Continue reading

What to know about selling luxury, waterfront and other specialty properties

Only certain kinds of buyers are interested in specialty properties — like luxury and waterfront homes, condominiums and over-55 housing — so a one-size-fits-all marketing approach will not produce optimal results. Bill Gassett of RE/MAX Executive Real… Continue reading