Extreme seller’s market shows more signs of leveling off: Redfin

The typical home price has been holding roughly steady for weeks as inventory continues its slow path to recovery. Continue reading

Mortgage lender offers $500 discount to applicants who get COVID vaccine

“Neat believes that vaccinated individuals are making a crucial impact on the wellbeing of our community,” the company said in announcing the discount on closing costs to vaccinated applicants for purchase loans or refinancing. Continue reading

Offerpad launches in Columbia area as it expands through Carolinas

The move is part of the iBuyer’s continued expansion efforts as it prepares to go public later this quarter, a spokesperson said. Continue reading

Keller Williams Pres. Marc King on a hot market, iBuying and that IPO

Marc King believes price appreciation will have to slow compared to what has happened over the past year. But he’s confident that real estate agents will survive today’s period of disruption. Continue reading

Compass nears profitability, outperforms competition: Mike DelPrete

The hot real estate market has fueled strong growth across the industry. Compass’ growth is noteworthy, and it demonstrates that though the industry moves slowly, some players move faster than others. Continue reading

California’s Red Oak Realty goes green

The company is now buying carbon offsets, will help clients do the same, and has achieved official green certification for its facilities. Continue reading

Demand for second homes drops for second-straight month

Second-home demand fell 21 percent in July from the previous year, according to a report released Tuesday by tech-powered brokerage Redfin. Continue reading

What COVID surge? Agents carry on as cases, vaccine mandates rise

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and brokerages are cracking down with vaccine mandates, but agents don’t believe it will disrupt the market like it did during last year’s peak. Continue reading

Home prices show signs of leveling off for first time in months

After five consecutive months of record home prices, the market appears to be plateauing according to several key indicators. Continue reading