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

Single-family housing starts take unexpected hit in July

Despite a decline in starts, which reflected curbed confidence in June amid mellowing lumber prices, experts said gains made in permit applications were a positive sign. Continue reading

Forget moratorium worries: Here’s why now is the best time to invest in real estate

Now more than ever, properties are selling well over list price, and buyers are chomping at the bit to purchase. Here’s why you shouldn’t wait to get in on the action. Continue reading

5 high-end home design features trending today

Staying current on home design trends can help you advise buyers on the value they’re getting for their money and assist sellers in getting top dollar for their home. Find out what’s trending in luxury homes from Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of Th… Continue reading

5 survival tips for brand-new agents in a hyper-competitive market

If your license is all you have in this crazy-competitive industry that hordes of new agents are flocking to, you won’t make it far. So, how can you start a real estate career with a competitive edge? Arm yourself with our top five survival tips for br… Continue reading

12 startups vie for $15K at NAR’s ‘Pitch Battle’ for real estate tech

Contestants offered tools for staging, rentals, listing presentations, keeping up with clients post-close, real estate development, affordable housing, risk assessment and accounting. Continue reading

4 apartment problem areas landlords should keep an eye on

RentCheck co-founder Lydia Winkler suggested that property managers be proactive about maintenance to keep tenants happy with a fully returned deposit and avoid headaches in between leases. Continue reading

Digging into listing tech: Here’s what you should know

It comes as no surprise that buyers want to see photos, detailed property information, virtual tours and more when looking for a house. But agents don’t always deliver. Here are some strategies worth stealing. Continue reading

The top 10 most lucrative markets to buy a vacation rental

The vacation rental management company, Vacasa, analyzed the average cap rate, median home sale price, and annual gross rental revenue in second-home markets across the U.S. Continue reading