Cultivate enduring relationships from first contact to lifelong client

Leverage past clients, drum up new business and show your value with these relationship-building strategies from luxury real estate agent Evan Roth. Continue reading

Slight pickup in homebuyer loan demand may prove short-lived

Applications for purchase mortgages were up 2 percent last week when compared to the week before but down 1 percent from a year ago, according to a weekly survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading

Low-risk homes appreciate as climate concerns shift the market

A recent Redfin analysis reveals that Americans are increasingly factoring natural disaster risk into their homebuying decisions, with homes in low-risk areas appreciating in value more quickly during the past year than those in high-risk areas. This m… Continue reading

Keller Williams appoints new director of growth operations

Texas-based franchisor Keller Williams has promoted longtime team leader and MAPS coach Shanan Steere to director of growth operations, according to an announcement on Thursday. Continue reading

Real Brokerage lands at No. 38 on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list

The list identifies companies in technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech fields. Continue reading

Century 21 celebrates ‘The Joy of Home’ in Times Square campaign

Despite the year’s challenges, Century 21 is focusing on the bright side with its latest ad campaign, “The Joy of Home.” The campaign includes a one-minute commercial, five print and digital ad variations and two Times Square billboard placements, whic… Continue reading

Dramatic downward revisions for projected 2025 home sales: Fannie

Fannie Mae and MBA forecasts dampened expectations for projected home sales in 2025 while offering a more cautious outlook on the prospects of mortgage rates coming down in the new year. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Mike James, Coldwell Banker Realty Hawaii

Learn how this Air Force veteran and former small business owner creates optimal outcomes for clients looking for their own little piece of paradise. Continue reading

Award per homeseller in Sitzer is about $913 and getting smaller

Over 491,000 homesellers have filed claims for a portion of the $700 million raised by real estate settlements in Sitzer, with more to come before May 2025 deadline. Continue reading

Diddy’s LA mansion, allegedly tied to ‘freak offs,’ gets $30M offer

Amid ongoing controversy surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Los Angeles mansion, linked to infamous alleged “freak offs,” the property has attracted a $30 million offer — half its $61.5 million listing price, the “New York Post” reported Thursday. Continue reading