With fresh capital, Knock ups the limit on its bridge loans to $1M

Institutional investors snapped up a securitization of Knock bridge loans, paving the way for the company to scale lending by nearly $1 billion over the next 2 years. Continue reading

How this agent sold $20M in real estate in the past 12 months through Instagram

Jordan Silver said essentially all of his business comes in through Instagram today, but he continues to practice traditional forms of real estate marketing, too. Agents need to keep evolving and have fun with their content marketing to succeed, he said. Continue reading

Silence the self-sabotage that’s costing you real estate clients

Stop being mean to your mind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t let negative self-talk and your inner saboteur rob you of the confidence you’ve earned. Continue reading

5 ways to cut your marketing spend (without losing leads)

Josh Ries offers strategies to help you create a leaner, more efficient real estate business without cutting into your lead generation or hampering growth. Continue reading

Your 19-step new agent’s guide to effective home showings

If you’re a new real estate agent, team lead Carl Medford writes, developing a process for conducting home showings will help you manage client experiences with confidence. Continue reading

What the ballooning national debt means for housing

Windermere economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the impact of government debt and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on the housing market. Continue reading

Evergreen Home Loans hiring to serve 29 additional states

After setting up shop in 11 new states, lender’s “strategic expansion into carefully identified markets nationwide” will include 18 additional states before next year’s spring homebuying season. Continue reading

New-home sales declined in July but beat analyst expectations

Sales of new single-family homes dropped 8.2 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 652,000, which still beat analysts’ expectations of a rate of about 630,000 units. Continue reading

How to launch a real estate listing like Taylor Swift drops an album

Taylor Swift didn’t just announce an album, she created a cultural moment. Here’s how to turn your listing into a must-see event with storytelling, anticipation and a some follower-fueled magic. Continue reading

The 60-deal-a-year referral-based blueprint anyone can implement

Jimmy Burgess outlines how this Virginia historic homes specialist blends community service with a personal touch to generate exceptional return on her marketing investment. Continue reading