Matterport faces class action lawsuit over lead program
John Stemmelin says he invested tens of thousands of dollars trying to build a 3D scanning business, but Matterport's promised leads never materialized.
View Article5 credit myths to explain to first-time homebuyers
Before first-time homebuyers pull the trigger on buying a new home, they should understand some common misconceptions in the credit reporting industry as they go through the prequalification and...
View ArticlePulse: The books that should be on every agent’s summer reading list
Just in case you're in the throes of planning what your summer will look like this year, here are a few books to consider adding to the season's reading list.
View ArticleWhat agents need to know about mortgages during (and after) COVID-19
As experts and advisers, real estate agents have always played an important role for homebuyers. But it’s clear that during the coronavirus era, they have even more responsibility to educate clients on...
View ArticleMaking sense of the headlines: A look at housing affordability
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner takes a look at housing affordability and what it might take to solve the nationwide problem.
View ArticleInside Real Estate acquires dashCMA
The software will now have access to 600+ MLSs just a year after inception, and founder Karen Abram says she’s "beyond excited to join the Inside Real Estate family."
View ArticleHome price gains are holding steady: Case-Shiller
Home prices were up 4.7 percent year over year in April, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, released Tuesday.
View ArticleRealogy unveils first-ever benefits program for AARP members
The benefits program will allow AARP members to receive $300 to $5,500 when buying or selling a home with one of Realogy's residential real estate brands.
View ArticleAirbnb CEO says travel and short-term rentals will never be the same
"I will go on the record to say that travel will never, ever go back to the way it was pre-COVID," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said Sunday.
View Article@properties follows HAR’s lead, axes ‘master’ from marketing
The Chicago-based company said removing the term is an "easy and obvious" change that will promote "a greater sense of dignity and inclusivity."
View ArticleSmall business loan program ends with billions unspent
The Paycheck Protection Program suffered from a rocky rollout, but ultimately stops accepting applications Tuesday with more than $100 billion on the table.
View Article4 home-related wellness trends that got the boot
Bioethicist Dr. Elizabeth Yuko explains why four wellness trends, including outhouses and spittoons, fell out of favor with buyers and homeowners.
View ArticleGet it done! 4 tips for keeping your day on track
As we begin to enter the next phase, now is a great opportunity for agents to implement good work habits to maximize their productivity and return to business with greater focus than ever.
View ArticleHow one broker is helping immigrant buyers navigate the homebuying process
Kennedy Akinlosotu recently affiliated his brokerage Nations Realty with ERA Real Estate to help him achieve his vision.
View ArticleReal estate marketplace Sundae earns $16.55M in Series A funding
The company, which focuses exclusively on dated and distressed properties, plans to use the funds to expand to new markets beyond Southern California.
View ArticleKW agent fired after comparing LGBT people to murderers
Bobby Calmes described himself as "anti LGBTQ" in one of several Facebook posts Tuesday. His company fired him within an hour.
View ArticleWant to convert listing appointments into signed listings? Here’s the solution
This week, Tami Bonnell, the CEO of EXIT Realty, weighs in on ways agents can provide more value to their sellers on their next listing appointment and the four questions they need to ask clients.
View ArticlePulse: What’s the right formula for a strong team in 2020?
This week, we're kicking off our new teams theme month by asking you, our readers, what you think makes for a strong and effective team this year.
View ArticleKeller Williams is removing Seth Campbell over sexual harassment allegations
Seth Campbell owns multiple top Keller Williams franchises and an expansion network that spans the country.
View ArticleInventory continues to fall in June
Housing inventory across the U.S. was down 27.4 percent year over year, or approximately 363,000 fewer homes during the same period last year.
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