Despite ongoing commission lawsuits, agents are more concerned about the health of the real estate pie than the size of their own slice, results of…
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How love and politics are impacting homebuyers’ decisions
By The Citizen on February 6, 2024
Although affordability is still the No. 1 factor in most homebuyers’ moves, two surveys from Zillow and Redfin revealed politics and romance also play a…
Inventory problems to stick around for a ‘very long time’
By The Citizen on January 25, 2024
Shant Banosian of Guaranteed Rate told Inman Connect New York attendees Thursday that a seller’s market is likely to persist for years. Source: Inman News
Declining mortgage rates bring new-year market thaw: Redfin
By The Citizen on January 11, 2024
The mortgage lock-in effect that plunged the 2023 housing market into a deep freeze has finally started to thaw, according to a new Redfin market…
RE/MAX CEO examines alternative paths to homeownership
By The Citizen on January 10, 2024
RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey says it’s time to change the narrative on homeownership as a viable possibility for many Americans. Education and solutions-oriented service can…
Homebuyers are now paying $400 less per month than in October
By The Citizen on January 4, 2024
After rates fell from October highs, homebuyers with a new mortgage are paying about $400 less each month. Still, there’s no buying spree — yet. …
More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren’t one-size-fits-all. Source: Inman News
Domicile takes gamification of Zillow-scrolling to whole new level
By The Citizen on December 26, 2023
The app is the first-ever game to pull real-time MLS data to merge gaming with an ever-changing real estate market where users can guess home…
After Sitzer, what will happen to underserved communities?
By The Citizen on December 8, 2023
According to DEI expert Nora Crosthwaite, we have more questions than answers when it comes to the future of homeownership options for underserved communities, and…
80% of first-time homeowners say they’ll need a gift to buy again: Poll
By The Citizen on December 5, 2023
Faced with rising prices and rates, buyers are increasingly counting on personal loans and gifts to close deals, according to a survey of 3,000 potential…