Home equity an underutilized key to retirement readiness, Point says

A new analysis from home equity financial platform Point reveals that many homeowners overlook equity as a valuable financial resource — despite it being a significant part of their net worth. Continue reading

How you should leverage your financial advisor

Wealth manager Chris Snowden shares financial strategies for making the most of your real estate investments with Realtor Amy Chorew and CPA Maeda Palius. Continue reading

Americans optimistic home prices and mortgage rates have peaked

While only 23 percent of Americans surveyed by mortgage giant Fannie Mae in November thought it was a good time to buy a home, that’s up from 14 percent a year ago, when mortgage rates were near post-pandemic peaks. Continue reading

Agents see green shoots around the corner: Client Pipeline Tracker

As real estate agents gradually become more familiar with how the NAR settlement will impact business, they’re increasingly open to rosier possibilities, according to a new Intel analysis. Continue reading

The customer is always right, but what if they’ve been misinformed?

Rachael Hite shares strategies for combatting client misinformation while maintaining close connections and positive communication. Continue reading

What real estate agents need to know about cognitive impairment

Senior real estate specialist Nikki Buckelew writes that understanding cognitive impairment among seniors is about being more than just a real estate professional — it’s about being a trusted guide during one of the most challenging transitions of some… Continue reading

What does the big Compass deal mean for you? The Download

How does Compass’ big acquisition of @properties | Christie’s International Real Estate change the real estate landscape and the way you do business? Continue reading

What does the big Compass deal mean for you? The Download

How does Compass’ big acquisition of @properties | Christie’s International Real Estate change the real estate landscape and the way you do business? Continue reading

Embattled sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock closes its doors

Facing lawsuits and enforcement actions by attorneys general in several states, the company said Thursday it would shut down about two weeks after being sued by Connecticut’s Attorney General. Continue reading

Hiring slows and unemployment rises, boosting odds of Fed rate cut

Employers added 227,000 workers to their payrolls in November, but with 7.1 million Americans out of work the unemployment rate is back up to 4.2 percent. Continue reading