ClimateCheck now available on NAR’s Realtors Property Resource

The climate change risk data company has partnered with the National Association of Realtors to provide property risk ratings to members through an integration with the Realtors Property Resource platform. Continue reading

How to win a bidding war against a buyer who’s paying all cash

There are smart ways to overcome a cash offer for that apartment, condo or co-op your buyer really wants. NYC’s Confidence Stimpson outlines how to go about making your buyer’s offer more competitive. Continue reading

Discrimination second only to high prices as biggest obstacle to buying

The National Association of Realtors latest consumer survey revealed affordability is the main thing plaguing homebuyers, followed by discrimination, mortgage access and agent performance. Continue reading

US home sales prices hit another all-time high, leaving buyers in the dust

A new report released Wednesday by Redfin painted a bleak picture for homebuyers already fatigued by a tough market. Continue reading

7 types of oddball homes — and how to find them

Finding unconventional homes requires a bit more work than looking on the MLS, but once you are known for a niche, clients will start coming to you through referral sources and word of mouth. If oddball homes are an area you want to expand in, here’s w… Continue reading

Houston Association of Realtors debuts home showing platform

Starting Thursday, HAR’s 45,000 members can schedule and manage home showings through ShowingSmart. A mobile app will be available early 2022. Continue reading

4 things high-net-worth buyers want in an agent

With high prices come high expectations, so as a luxury real estate agent, you have to always bring your A-game and provide the highest level of service to your clients. Remember: They’re looking for the best of the best, and it’s your job to prove tha… Continue reading

Mortgage rates for home loans hit highest levels since June

Purchase loan applications rose 2 percent week over week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, released Wednesday. Continue reading

Opendoor launches partnership with new-home platform BDX

Opendoor is digging into the new-home market through a partnership with Builders Digital Experience, the owners of the new-home search platform NewHomeSource. Starting Thursday, homeowners can request an Opendoor Trade-In offer through a widget on NewH… Continue reading

Is your client ready to buy a home? This is the best time to do it

Here’s the best time to purchase a home, according to realtor.com’s latest real estate market report. Continue reading