Sales and Texting? Know the Rules
Texting your sales prospects en masse can be an efficient way to get your message through if you follow these best practices
Will NAR's Landmark Commissions Settlement Lower Housing Costs?
The $418 million deal changes long-standing rules—written and unwritten—that consumers claim inflated sales commissions for home sellers, including new-home builders
January's Mortgage Rate Dip Prompts Some Thawing of the Housing Market
A drop in mortgage rates from recent peaks nudged more homebuyers and sellers into the market, signaling the start of greater supply and demand
Report Explores US Homeownership Trends, Finds Minorities Making Gains
A new National Association of Realtors report finds Asian Americans and Hispanics have made the greatest gains in homeownership over the past decade
Consumers Show Renewed Optimism About Homebuying
Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index reaches its highest level in almost two years
The Best Places to Buy a Home During Fall
These housing markets offer greater inventory and more affordable list prices during the fall season
Sales
Does Less Bidding Competition Mean the Housing Market Is Slowing?
Redfin agents saw fewer bids facing competition during August
Sales
Bidding Wars Wane as First-Time Buyers Stop Looking
A variety of factors are causing buyers to step away: lack of affordable homes, especially at price points below $250,000; single-family homes priced at $250,000 and below made up 29% of single-family existing-home sales in 2021
Sales
Top 10 Sales Hiring Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Most sales managers trip over two big stumbling blocks: hiring the wrong candidates, and motivating salespeople incorrectly. Here’s how to stop the revolving door for good
Market Data + Trends
Could the Fall Season Bring a Cooler Housing Market?
August welcomed slower housing price growth and increase in inventory, prepping the cooler fall season for a cooler housing market. Zillow’s…
Market Data + Trends
The Best Weeks for Homebuying Are Here
Experts predict an influx of homes to hit the market soon, and a recent Realtor.com report says these homes will be plentiful and cheaper. During…
Market Data + Trends
Zillow Predicts Price Increases Through Summer 2022
Though recent reports say there’s a cooldown happening for the housing market, Zillow predicts home prices will not start to slow until summer…
Market Data + Trends
Homebuying Activity Returns as Inventory Increases
An uptick in homebuying activity in June after months of decline shows slowed buying activity resulted from low inventory, says the National…
Sales
Existing Home Sales Switch Course After Months of Decline
Home sales increased 1.4% from May to June, changing its course after four consecutive months of declines. According to data from the National…
Sales
5 Ways to Appeal to Military Homebuyers
Home builders can show their support for military families by following these simple but important steps
Housing Markets
Buyers, Renters Look to Sister Cities for More Affordable Housing
Increased freedom from the office has pushed many homebuyers and renters to seek more affordable areas, but they’re not going too far away. An…
