Silence the self-sabotage that’s costing you real estate clients

Stop being mean to your mind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t let negative self-talk and your inner saboteur rob you of the confidence you’ve earned. Continue reading

5 ways to cut your marketing spend (without losing leads)

Josh Ries offers strategies to help you create a leaner, more efficient real estate business without cutting into your lead generation or hampering growth. Continue reading

Your 19-step new agent’s guide to effective home showings

If you’re a new real estate agent, team lead Carl Medford writes, developing a process for conducting home showings will help you manage client experiences with confidence. Continue reading

What the ballooning national debt means for housing

Windermere economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the impact of government debt and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on the housing market. Continue reading

Evergreen Home Loans hiring to serve 29 additional states

After setting up shop in 11 new states, lender’s “strategic expansion into carefully identified markets nationwide” will include 18 additional states before next year’s spring homebuying season. Continue reading

New-home sales declined in July but beat analyst expectations

Sales of new single-family homes dropped 8.2 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 652,000, which still beat analysts’ expectations of a rate of about 630,000 units. Continue reading

How to launch a real estate listing like Taylor Swift drops an album

Taylor Swift didn’t just announce an album, she created a cultural moment. Here’s how to turn your listing into a must-see event with storytelling, anticipation and a some follower-fueled magic. Continue reading

The 60-deal-a-year referral-based blueprint anyone can implement

Jimmy Burgess outlines how this Virginia historic homes specialist blends community service with a personal touch to generate exceptional return on her marketing investment. Continue reading

Small lenders oppose combining Fannie, Freddie into single entity

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should continue to operate as separate companies rather than merged into a single entity, and be regulated like utilities with a cap on excessive fees and prohibitions on backing risky loans. That’s the perspective of a… Continue reading

Mortgage rates drop sharply as Powell shifts stance on rate cuts

Investors pushed bond yields and mortgage rates down Friday after Fed chair says policymakers are starting to see unemployment as a bigger risk to the U.S. economy than inflation. Continue reading