Engel & Völkers Americas launches Real Estate Sentiment Index

The monthly index, for which the luxury firm began gathering data in March 2023, is based on roughly 250 responses collected each month from the firm’s real estate professionals across the U.S., Canada, Caribbean and Mexico. Continue reading

The freshest business trends agents need to recognize in 2024

The business of selling real estate is evolving at an ever-escalating pace. If you can identify some of the emerging trends and begin to act on those trends, Jimmy Burgess writes, you’ll separate yourself from your competition like never before. Continue reading

MoxiPresent is a flexible real estate storyteller: Tech Review

Proptech journalist Craig Rowe reviews MoxiPresent by MoxiWorks, a CMA builder and presentation marketing solution for the real estate industry. Continue reading

Man or bear? Viral TikTok trend shows it’s scary to be a woman

Would you rather come across a bear or a man you don’t know in the woods? Rachael Hite unpacks the latest social media trend and what it says about agent safety. Continue reading

8 ways to tackle your craziest, biggest goals

During the process of preparing for his first Ironman, ERA President Alex Vidal learned that, whether it’s a personal or professional goal, aiming high and executing on a detailed plan of attack can help you achieve it. Continue reading

Fathom Realty has more agents, fewer Q1 sales than a year ago

CEO Marco Fregenal says the flat-fee brokerage is making progress toward achieving 2024 goals despite seasonality and broader industry challenges driving a $5.9 million Q1 net loss. Continue reading

UWM hiring ‘hundreds’ as mortgage originations surge 24%

Q1 net earnings of $180.5 million were boosted by the sale of $70 billion in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and a $141 million markup in the value of the $230 billion in MSRs UWM retained. Continue reading

Report reveals struggle LGBTQ+ buyers face after retirement

An LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance survey has revealed the challenges of retirement for LGBTQ homeowners, who worry about safety and acceptance more than their straight counterparts. Continue reading