7 things investors need in an agent right now

David Parnes and James Harris of Million Dollar Listing LA share their secrets for success in helping investors in the shifting market. It will take thoughtful and savvy moves to keep investors purchasing into 2023. Continue reading

Mortgage demand up for 3rd week in a row as rates continue to ease

Economists forecast mortgage rates will continue to fall as Federal Reserve minutes suggest policymakers are preparing to wind down an aggressive campaign to fight inflation. Continue reading

New-home sales reverse course, climb 7.5% in October

Sales of newly built homes climbed 7.5 percent between September and October to a seasonally adjusted rate of 632,000, according to data released Wednesday from the United States Census Bureau. Continue reading

7 things agents can be grateful for in 2022

This year’s market may leave you feeling a little bittersweet about finding something to be thankful for. Trainer Rachael Hite outlines seven things agents can be grateful for, (even in a downturn). Continue reading

Homes near Trader Joe’s get top dollar. But investors should eye Aldi

Homes near a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s boast higher values, but those near an Aldi grocery store offer something for real estate investors the others can’t, according to data from Attom. Continue reading

Change or lose it all: 3 steps for shifting when it matters most

Change now to confront the new reality, or face the prospects of losing market share or, even worse, going out of business. Carl Medford offers a gameplan to help you prep for what’s ahead. Continue reading

Pending home sales post record drop as deals die and price cuts soar

Inflation and mortgage rates took a hefty toll on homebuyers in October, with a record 60,000 home-purchase cancellations during the month, according to new data released Monday. Continue reading

Fannie Mae economists see home sales bottoming next year

Sales expected to drop to lowest level since 2008, and the growing lock-in effect — the financial disincentive to sell — “will remain in a way that has not occurred in over 40 years,” economists say. Continue reading

Mortgage rates dropped faster this week than at any time in 40 years

The fall from 7.08 percent to 6.6 percent would save buyers approximately $100 a month on a median priced home, according to a report released Thursday from Redfin. Continue reading

Existing-home sales slip for ninth-consecutive month in October

Sales of existing homes fell 5.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.43 million — 28.4 percent lower than in October 2021, according to data released Friday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading