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
Some Metro Areas See Home Prices Soar
Real estate agents point at the hot spring selling season that bled into summer as the main cause of price gains
Three Tax Breaks for Home Buyers in 2015
Buying an extra point, for instance, can lower interest rates
Kevin Oakley: My 3 Biggest Mistakes in Business
There’s a lot to learn from a marketing exec who speaks openly about past blunders. Here's your chance to listen and learn
Boomers Are Buying Bigger for Retirement
The trend grows along with the increase in multigenerational homes
Builder Sentiment Highest Since 2005
Sales are picking up pace, but lack of lots and labor is a cause for concern
The 10 Best U.S. Markets for Growth and Stability
Texas makes the list most often in the top 10 of most stable, growing markets
High Speed Internet Boosts Home Prices
Researchers found that high-speed internet can add up to three percent to a home’s price
What to Expect in the Second Half of 2015 for the Housing Market
One expert says activity from first-time buyers is crucial to avoid the market from slowing down too much later this year
Economics
Sales + Marketing: Hidden Perils of a Hot Market
Brisk business means increased revenue, happy salespeople, and satisfied shareholders. If you're less than prudent, it can also spell danger
Homeownership Rate Will Decline Further as Demographics Shift
Rising rents, mounting student debt, and a shift in demographics contribute to the U.S. homeownership rate’s continuing decline
