Despite declines, rents are still $305 higher than pre-2020 trends

Despite 11 months of declines, Realtor.com said the typical renter is paying $305 more monthly for an apartment compared to 2019. The greatest rent increases are in Florida and the Midwest. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Vanessa Griffin, The Agency Tyler

Learn more about this Tyler, Texas, broker, who leads by example to foster a culture of excellence and growth for her agents. Continue reading

The rules are changing. Here’s how to stay afloat in the days ahead

By approaching change with a positive, growth mindset and intentionality, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write, you’ll be ready for whatever comes next in business and life. Continue reading

Aven lands $142M in funding to take HELOC credit card nationwide

Former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac chief executives Tim Mayopoulos and Michael DeVito are joining a newly formed advisory board in conjunction with a funding round led by Khosla Ventures. Continue reading

Ultra-luxury agent boomerangs from Compass to Keller Williams

Maria Avellaneda rejoins KWNYC after six years at Compass. She will focus on ultra-luxury transactions and lead the franchise’s luxury market in the Hamptons. Continue reading

Housing market bubble ready to ‘pop’ in the South, analyst warns

Nashville-based analyst Nick Gerli sparked a social media firestorm with claims of a bubble. But economists dismissed fears, saying the area is home to some of the ‘most normalized’ markets in the country. Continue reading

Big drop in mortgage rates fuels refis, but homebuyers unmoved

One issue for would-be homebuyers seeking jumbo mortgages is that rates haven’t come down as dramatically as they have for conforming mortgages eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading

Number of foreign buyer purchases falls to lowest point since 2009

As the U.S. dollar’s value and home sale prices rose from April 2023 to March 2024, international buyers shied away from investing in U.S. real estate, according to a new report from NAR. Continue reading

Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election

Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs. Continue reading