Google searches soar for ‘mortgage’ and ‘home.’ ‘Real estate,’ not so much

Google’s data shows changes during the pandemic in home-related online searches. Some experts believe those trends hint at longterm shifts in consumer preference. Continue reading

Compass agent accuses ex-assistant of stealing secrets to launch career

Compass agent Cindy Ambuehl claims ex-assistant Christina Collins used insider knowledge to launch her own career in luxury real estate. Continue reading

Mortgage credit availability decreased 16.1% in March

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the decrease is due to stricter lending standards and increased likelihood of loan forbearance and defaults. Continue reading

Colorado Springs ranked hottest housing market in March

The city was ranked the hottest housing market for the second consecutive month by Realtor.com with half of all homes selling in under 28 days. Continue reading

16 soft prospecting ideas for your team

Here is a quick list of things teams can do to still have a presence online but not come across overly salesy during this time of uncertainty. Continue reading

How can agents weather this storm? 3 pros offer advice

Here’s how to navigate the market while sheltering in place and prepare for what the industry will hold after the pandemic ends. Continue reading

9 valuable real estate lessons you can learn from Monopoly

This classic board game is becoming a stay-at-home entertainment staple. Here are all the valuable lessons you can explore (and a few basics to revisit) by making some deals, adding a few investment properties and strategizing to win. Continue reading

4 basics to remember in the era of virtual business

Even though the world is shifting, people still need the services of real estate agents during this time. Here are a few things to keep in mind when migrating your team’s business to the virtual world. Continue reading

An indie broker’s take on life and work during coronavirus

The global pandemic has hit some harder than others. Here, Teresa Boardman weighs in on how her life — and the lives of those around her — changed during this uncertain time. Continue reading