Commercial market bottom nears as foreclosures surge

Portfolios of foreclosed and seized office buildings, apartments and other commercial buildings hit $20.5 billion during the second quarter of 2024, the highest quarterly figure posted since 2015, according to MSCI. Continue reading

Bulletproof Ohio home goes under contract after multiple offers

The home was listed for $399,900 over two weeks ago. Listing agent Jon Modene refers to the home as having “the strangest and greatest potential I have ever seen.” Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Realtors are keepers of the American dream

Find out how this third-generation Realtor puts his background and love of the land to work for clients ranging from farmers to hunters to developers of therapy and religious retreats. Continue reading

13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements

There’s plenty that’s still not clear as the Aug. 17 implementation deadline approaches, broker Cara Ameer writes. Here’s how to make sure your seatbelts are fastened low and tight as you brace for potential impact.  Continue reading

Is there a right way to dress as a real estate professional?

EXp’s Russ Laggan offers tips for identifying your personal and professional style and putting it to work for you as a memorable differentiator with clients and colleagues. Continue reading

10 ways to embrace change and thrive in the 2nd half of 2024

As we move into the second half of the year, it’s important to develop a positive perspective on change, eXp’s Troy Palmquist writes, as an essential element of growth and innovation. Continue reading

It’s a ‘watershed moment’ for commissions: The Download

Industry analyst Ryan Tomasello, who predicted a 30 percent fall in commissions due to legal, economic and governmental challenges, prepares to take the stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas to discuss consolidation, disruption and innovation. Continue reading

Inflation cools again in June, giving mortgage rates room to ease

As inflation gets closer to Fed’s 2 percent target, economists at Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association predict mortgage rates will continue to drop into the low sixes by the end of next year. Continue reading

More than 10 million homesellers targeted in class-action media blitz

JND Legal Administration, the company tapped by lawyers to oversee administrative tasks around the Gibson settlement, sent mail out to millions of potential class members earlier this year. Continue reading

EXp Realty taps healthcare exec to lead sustainability efforts

Former USANA Health exec Donald Cherry will now lead eXp Realty’s sustainability efforts. Cherry is the fifth high-level hire or promotion eXp has made this year. Continue reading