Stop! Before you send that buyer listings, ask these 47 questions

If you don’t ask your buyers the right questions, writes broker associate Cara Ameer, before you travel too far down the road with them, you could end up wasting their time and yours. Continue reading

Homebuyers continue to take advantage of falling rates

Demand for purchase mortgages has picked up in five out of the past six weeks, and applications to refinance have roared back, jumping 27 percent from a year ago. Continue reading

High-income renters are top prize as ownership hurdles pile up: Poll

Luring high-income renters into homeownership will only become more challenging as costs stay high, according to experts and a survey of US consumers conducted by Dig Insights and Inman. 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

Major real estate players push back against Florida’s foreign buyer ban

Lobbying group the Real Estate Roundtable, which represents the interests of investors like Citigroup Inc., Blackstone, Related, Starwood and Wells Fargo & Co., is appealing to state legislators to amend Governor DeSantis’ new, restrictive foreign… Continue reading

Want to do more business? 5 tips for leading with kindness

Research shows that kindness can positively impact your business. According to luxury agent Nikki Beauchamp, incorporating kindness in your professional toolkit can pay dividends, both for others and for your own satisfaction. Continue reading

Inflation posted a modest 0.1% increase in November

The Consumer Price Index rose 0.1 percent between October and November and was 3.1 percent higher than a year earlier, suggesting interest rates will hold steady at this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Continue reading

Redfin expands commission-based model in Southern California

Redfin’s new commission-based model, Redfin Next, is now available to agents in San Diego and Orange County. Agents will keep their W-2 status and benefits while getting commission splits of up to 75 percent. Continue reading

As the market makes a comeback, here’s how to get your ‘rizz’ back

As the Federal Reserve prepares to meet next week, lower interest rates spark joy with agents and would-be buyers. Are you ready? Continue reading