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Why real estate is struggling to keep up with a rising US economy
The nation's real gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the third quarter of the year. But with falling sales and tapering price growth, agents could be forgiven for feeling left out.
Lesson Learned: Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Find out how New York City real estate agent Andrea Wernick became a seller specialist and why she believes in the power of staging.
What are you most grateful for this year? Pulse
It's time for a vibe check as we gear up for Thanksgiving, so let us know what you're most grateful for this holiday season.
From W2 to 1099: How to set up your new real estate business
Rick Guerrero talks to coach Katherine Loucaidou about making the leap from a steady full-time job to running your own real estate business.
Edina Realty settles for $3.5M over ‘secret’ home warranty payments
The deal will refund buyers and sellers after the brokerage allegedly failed to disclose to its clients that it had received payments from Home Security of America to advertise HSA's home warranties.
With focus on mortgage business, Zillow launches ‘BuyAbility’ tool
Zillow releases a new “BuyAbility” tool it says helps consumers find homes they can actually afford to buy after accounting for more variables.
RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage bounces back with new offices
After seeing its open office count shrink this year for the first time ever, RE/MAX's mortgage franchisor brings new offices online in Arizona, South Carolina and Michigan.
Back-to-back storms tank pending home sales in Florida
Increasingly violent hurricane seasons and surging home insurance costs have tanked Florida's housing market, according to a Redfin market report published on Tuesday.
Russian billionaire’s penthouse among top Manhattan contracts
Penthouses asking $45 million and $39 million topped Manhattan luxury contracts during the week ending Nov. 17, according to Olshan Realty's weekly luxury report. A total of 37 contracts were signed on properties priced $4 million and up.
The Keyes Company rolls out brand refresh ahead of 100th anniversary
The rebranding effort, a collaboration with Tiny Wins, a prominent agency known for clients such as Tony Robbins, Visa and CBRE, includes a fresh visual identity, advanced technology tools and a renewed commitment to customer-focused service.
Corcoran Group enters nation’s capitol with new franchise
In welcoming Corcoran McEnearney to its network, the brand grows the number of Corcoran-affiliated agents by nearly 10 percent. The new company will have offices in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
After NAR NXT, it’s clear: NAR is leading us into more lawsuits
This is a moment of transformation in our industry, and you have a choice: adapt or fall behind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t wait for the market to dictate your future. Take control.
7 elements for crafting airtight contracts in a post-Sitzer world
As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes.
25 contract terms every new agent should master before 2025
Cara Ameer and Nicole Solari share the 25 terms that are crucial for new agents to explain to buyers and sellers without the benefit of crib notes.
7 inexpensive ways to say ‘thank you’ this Thanksgiving
It's gratitude season, Darryl Davis writes, so let's show how much our colleagues, clients, vendors and friends mean with these affordable and original gift ideas.
AnnieMac notifies more than 170K customers of data breach
National mortgage lender offering affected customers free credit monitoring and identity theft protection after hackers accessed Social Security numbers in August data breach.
NAR perks and lavish spending spotlight of New York Times report
Volunteer National Association of Realtors' leaders received perks and payment that lawyers say could run afoul of US tax laws, according to an investigation by the Times published on Monday.
Homie: NAR created a ‘weapon’ that it used to block competition
In the latest filing in its quest for damages, Utah-based discount brokerage Homie asserted NAR, KW, RE/MAX and others created and enforced rules that amounted to an illegal conspiracy.