Pending home sales rise modestly in August as mortgage rates dip

Pending home sales edged up 0.6 percent in August, as declining mortgage rates made home purchases more affordable, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents’ workflow

Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of “pushing back against the settlements,” is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Mary Sherer, ERA Crossroads

Learn more about this Indiana broker-owner, and find out about the “disastrous” experience that pushed her to get her real estate license and become a true residential expert. Continue reading

‘The fever has broken’: Action steps for agents after rate cuts

An environment where the fed funds rate is being cut instead of raised has historically been better for the real estate industry. Now is the time for agents to become the resource for information and professionalism. Continue reading

This hidden barrier is blocking you from achieving real estate success 

Whether you characterize them as “reasons” or “explanations,” excuses undermine your credibility and weaken your intentions, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to stop making excuses so you can maximize your professional performance. Continue reading

How to protect your data, devices and clients when on Wi-Fi

When you’re on the go, and using public Wi-Fi, you can open yourself up to security breaches. Security expert Robert Siciliano offers best practices for protecting yourself and your information. Continue reading

Homebuyer demand hardly budged as mortgage rates hit 2024 lows

While many homeowners rushed to refinance, affordability is keeping a damper on sales. Now mortgage rates are climbing again, with investors having already priced in last week’s Fed rate cut. Continue reading

MV Realty loses Colorado license in latest setback over contracts

The Colorado Division of Real Estate announced the move Monday, days after the beleaguered brokerage suffered a legal blow in California over 40-year contracts described as “predatory.” Continue reading

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance reveals 2024 top producers

Christa Huffstickler, the EZ Referral Network at Keller Williams Citywide and PorchLight Realty Group have topped the Alliance’s LGBTQ+ Real Estate Top Producers list for sales volume and transaction sides completed in 2023. Continue reading

More and more homes are languishing on the market

In August, nearly half of all U.S. homes had been on the market for 60 days or more, according to Redfin. Days on market has ticked up as high rates have slowed sales. Continue reading