Tag Archives: Markets & Economy

Expert energy: How to become the go-to agent in any market

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The real estate agents who rise to the top, coach Darryl Davis writes, are the ones who commit to daily growth, connection and service. Continue reading →

These are the 31 markets where home prices have fallen the most

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Price softening continues to spread from the Sunbelt into the Western U.S. and the inventory of homes for sale is growing at an accelerating pace, ICE Mortgage Technology reports. Continue reading →

Job loss fears, mortgage rates weigh on housing sentiment

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Fannie Mae survey echoes polls by the University of Michigan and the Conference Board that found uncertainty over tariffs is weighing on consumer confidence. Continue reading →

Agents lower hopes after summer’s tepid start: Client Pipeline Tracker

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Intel observed a notable rise in late June in the share of agents who said their buyer client pools were “substantially” slimmer than at the same point last year. Continue reading →

Your city just got ranked. Now put it to work for your business

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Buyers are paying attention to “best-of” rankings. Are you? Troy Palmquist teaches you to add this leverage to supercharge your real estate business. Continue reading →

The pursuit of home: What we’re really celebrating this 4th of July

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As we celebrate Independence Day, Troy Palmquist looks at where the dream of homeownership went off the rails and how the real estate industry helps — and hurts — homebuyers. Continue reading →

7 ways remote work has shaped homebuyer preferences

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When highlighting a home’s features, Luke Babich writes, don’t forget work-from-home preferences that make everyday more efficient and enjoyable for homeowners. Continue reading →

Mortgage rate drop unlikely after strong June jobs report

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The report beat analyst expectations by 37,000 jobs, curtailing hopes of a short-term rate cut in September. Several economists say mortgage rates will likely stay elevated and keep homebuyers on the sidelines. Continue reading →

Structuring high value joint ventures for real estate brokerages

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Many real estate brokerages have used joint ventures successfully to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention. Continue reading →

Downward trend in mortgage rates not enough to spur homebuyers

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Requests to refinance are up 40 percent from a year ago, but uncertainty “continues to hold homebuyers out of the market,” Mortage Bankers Association economist Joel Kan said Wednesday. Continue reading →