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The Staging Collective has partnered with home sale funding firm HouseAmp to deliver a new seller financing program aimed at helping homeowners maximize their property’s sale potential, the companies have announced. The new program will provide homeowners with access to the funds needed to make strategic improvements to their homes before listing, ultimately leading to…

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Learn how this award-winning broker-owner went from top producer to leading The Agency’s first New Jersey office, redefining real estate with a boutique, high-performance approach.

Lofty has announced the launch of the company’s latest AI Innovation, Lofty AI Copilot. The new offering is designed to eliminate the guesswork of managing and converting leads, ensuring agents have time to spend on high-value tasks that will drive the most appointments and transactions. Lofty’s AI Copilot is designed to help agents be more…

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As the March 14 debt ceiling deadline and potential government shutdown looms, Republican Sen. John Kennedy is introducing a bill to reauthorize the NFIP under its current form until Sept. 30.

United® Real Estate has announced that Portland, Oregon-based MORE® Realty has joined its national network. The firm, led by founders Denise and Paul Knighton, will retain ownership, name, leadership and staff while benefiting from the expansive resources available through United. The move brings United to Nevada and New Mexico for the first time, expanding its…

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Mortgage rates continue falling, this week seeing their lowest weekly drop since September, Freddie Mac reported, providing incentives for both purchase and refinance activity as the spring market approaches. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.63% this week, down from last week’s 6.76% drop. A…

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For many buyers, the mortgage rates of the last few years created an expectation that anything above 5% feels too high. However, as real estate professionals, we can reshape this narrative and help clients understand that the ultra-low rates during the pandemic were an exception—not the rule. As rates settle into a more historically typical…

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The Real Brokerage brought in more than 10,000 new agents in 2024 while surpassing a $1 billion in annual revenue, according to fourth-quarter and fiscal-year earnings Thursday.

Above, from left, Heather Ozur, Rochelle Maize and Jamie Tian As devastating wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles area on January 7, fueled by fierce winds and dry conditions, the destruction was both staggering and deeply personal. While the fires are now fully contained, as they swept across the landscape, they reduced thousands of homes…

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In real estate, a strong legacy isn't just about the past — it's about ensuring a thriving future, Joshua A. McGrath writes. If you’re considering M&A, here’s what you should know.

Above, Toni Burns For Toni Burns—a REALTOR® with EXIT Realty in Lubbock, Texas—real estate is more than a job. It’s a lifelong calling. With over 22 years of experience, Burns has dedicated herself to helping first-time homebuyers, sellers and investors navigate one of life’s most important decisions. Her career has been defined by a passion…

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When four of the most successful residential real estate professionals got together recently to discuss what agents in today’s market need to succeed, there were any number of excellent ideas, strategies and recommendations. The reality? One point hovered over all others. There are no shortcuts. With all that’s gone on in the industry the last…

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently testified before Congress to break down the five key supply-side issues that are hindering housing supply. The organization’s goal was to explain that implementing policies to alleviate supply-side bottlenecks that are the main drivers of low housing supply and high home prices would help ease the nation’s…

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Despite a slow start to the year, Zillow's latest report said May might be a potential goldmine for homesellers. Listings that go live during the last two weeks of May receive a premium of $5,600.

NAR named Matthew Cenedella as its new CFO. He will replace long-time CFO John Pierpont, who will retire at the end of March.

Invesco Real Estate Continues Momentum, Closes on $3 billion of Loan Commitments across North America and Europe in 2024  PR Newswire

Can Invesco's Massive $3B Real Estate Lending Push Signal a Market Shift?  StockTitan

Invesco Real Estate Continues Momentum, Closes on $3 billion of Loan Commitments across North America and Europe in 2024  Longview News-Journal

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced the appointment of Matthew Cenedella as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cenedella will start March 19, succeeding longtime CFO John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month. Cenedella brings extensive financial strategy experience and operational leadership to NAR, the organization noted in a…

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Initiating a trade war, President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports went into effect earlier this week on Tuesday, March 4.  Directly impacting the housing market, there is a 25% tariff on imported aluminum, copper, lumber and steel. In 2023, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimated that $13 billion—or 7%—of…

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