Buyer momentum builds, but it’s far from universal

More than 60 percent of major U.S. housing markets are shifting toward buyers, as Realtor.com’s new Market Clock highlights a growing divide between regions and evolving local conditions. Continue reading

CoStar scores win as activist investor drops Homes.com fight

The hedge fund Third Point was one of two major players that was strongly critical of CoStar’s attempt to compete with three leading residential real estate portals Continue reading

Existing-home sales fell 3.6% in March as buyer confidence erodes

Sales dropped in every region of the country in March, yet the median existing-home price climbed to a record high for the month — the 33rd consecutive month of year-over-year price gains, according to NAR’s latest existing-home sales report. Continue reading

America’s debt problem could keep mortgage rates high

The next obstacle to affordable housing may not be inflation or the Federal Reserve — it could be Washington’s $38 trillion debt burden, experts say. Continue reading

Why crypto-backed mortgages aren’t quite mainstream — yet

Crypto-backed mortgages are emerging as an alternative for Bitcoin-rich buyers, but regulation and underwriting rules still constrain growth. Continue reading

Serial scammer accused of defrauding real estate pros

Sean McClay allegedly swindled 17 real estate investors out of more than $1.4 million. His victims have been described as a group of “sophisticated, knowledgeable real estate professionals.” Continue reading

Will global upheaval tank the spring market? The Download

Find out how the war in Iran, fuel shortages and other international uncertainty will affect the spring real estate market. Continue reading

‘Carl’s a mess’ trend shows how conversation outperforms content

A viral reality TV moment, new LinkedIn data and Facebook engagement insights all show how conversation is driving reach more than content alone. Continue reading

The 3-step framework that helps agents break out of a slump

The actions that will help you break through a plateau align with a framework that has stood the test of time: ask, seek, knock, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading

Are we using AI to build our business — or replace it?

What do we believe the role of a real estate professional truly is, Lori Muller asks, and what happens if we start replacing that role with something that was never designed to fulfill it? Continue reading