Real estate payrolls end on a strong note to close out a volatile year

Brokers, agents and homebuilders tallied a solid hiring month amid the holiday season even as the downturn in real estate transactions continued, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading

Squabble in paradise: What’ll happen to $256M in FTX real estate?

The US and Bahamian governments are jockeying to oversee the bankruptcy of crypto exchange FTX — and its trove of real estate holdings — following the arrest Monday of Sam Bankman-Fried in the Bahamas. Continue reading

‘Goonies’ house finds new owner just days after listing

After hitting the market in late November for $1.65 million, the Astoria, Oregon, home was purchased for an undisclosed price by a superfan who aims to remain anonymous until the sale is finalized. Continue reading

Homebuyers and sellers have a ton of misconceptions, new poll shows

Homebuyers and sellers are struggling to keep up with the rapidly shifting market, according to a Zillow survey of real estate agents, which found many believe home prices will fall steeply in 2023. Continue reading

US hiring remains strong, but other sectors outpace real estate

Real estate employers added about as many jobs in September as would normally be expected this time of year, despite the market downturn. Continue reading

As US economy zigs upward again, real estate sags

Hits to broker commissions and home construction drove a decline in real estate gross domestic product in the third quarter of the year, new data shows. Continue reading

Real estate jobs hold strong even as sales slip, summer ends

Real estate hiring bucked seasonal expectations for September, reflecting steady payrolls despite a weakening sales environment, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading

7 essential types of writing every busy real estate agent should learn

You may not have gotten into real estate because of a love of writing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn to express yourself with skill. Let marketing expert Christy Murdock walk you through some of the writing elements you’ll encounter most often … Continue reading

Agent Outlook: Life events will still drive home sales, you can hang your hat on it

The market may be slowing in some areas, but it will not come to a complete halt. Eric Forney of Livian shares this week’s market insights and says that life events will keep consumers buying Continue reading

The truth about Zillow’s ShowingTime acquisition: The Real Word

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the real reason Zillow acquired ShowingTime, the hype behind the housing recession, and how “shrinkflation” could potentially change the game for consumers in 2023. Watch this week’s TRW to stay on top of this week… Continue reading