WATCH: Boomers, Gen X and millennials championing inclusion in real estate leadership

In this video, the historic 2022 president of the Atlanta Realtors Association, Karen Hatcher, shares just some of the organizations and individuals that have shaped her.

Slowdown in apartment rent expected to continue, CoStar says

Rent dropped for a fourth straight month in November, with all but six of the nation's top 40 markets reporting flat or declining month-over-month rent.

Housing affordability hits record low, with cities in South hit hardest

Cities in the Southeast once considered affordable are becoming more and more expensive as housing affordability reaches its lowest levels.

‘It impacts everyone:’ Redfin adds zoning and land use data to listings

Redfin launched its latest listing data update on Monday, which provides zoning and land use data for more than 70 million listings in the U.S. and Canada. The feature will be available on iOS and Android by Q1 2023.

Opendoor faces ‘existential’ crisis as iBuying fights for survival

The company recently reported a nearly billion-dollar loss and has now dramatically rearranged its executive lineup as the cash-buying sector contends with a slowing market.

Sending holiday cards? 5 tips for giving the warm and fuzzies on a budget

Yes, you can still send out your cards, even if your marketing budget is running out. Christy Murdock offers simple strategies to connect with your SOI before the year’s out.

Stand out online with a new website ending in .realtor and .realestate

For REALTORS®, there is no reason not to get a .realtortm web address. You’ll be leveraging one of the most powerful and trusted names in real estate to build trust, own your brand, and elevate your status in the market

Will your brokerage survive next year?

Some worry the industry is approaching a housing bubble like 2008, all set for a similar burst and the subsequent fallout. At Long & Foster, we’re not.

How to use Zillow to start strong in 2023

Any licensed real estate agent can have an agent profile on Zillow for free. Your Zillow profile is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the more than 230 million monthly visitors who start their home search on Zillow.

250K agents could leave the industry next year. Will they be your agents?

New agents will need real support and guidance from their brokerage now more than ever, focused on how to manage a market where listings sit for more than 30 days and interest rates are higher than 4%.

How strategic agents are filling their pipeline for 2023

As 2022 comes to a close, agents and home sellers are looking ahead. This past year has been one of rapid growth and change: from skyrocketing home prices to skyrocketing interest rates, it was a year that kept everyone on their toes. But as experts predict a much-needed plateau in the housing market, not everyone […]

3 future-proof features now trending in sustainable home building

Today, form and function have melded to produce homes that are beautiful because of their sustainable features. Now, buyers can live more autonomously without sacrificing the luxury amenities they desire.

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance CEO lauds Respect for Marriage Act

After failing to protect abortion access by codifying Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday completed the first step in codifying same-sex and interracial marriage with the Respect for Marriage Act.

What would it take to fix Compass? The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Americans living alone, Jason Oppenheim's Compass comments, and Left, Middle, Right.

Tal Alexander censured by REBNY following ethics complaint

REBNY's Committee on Ethics and Professional Practices found Alexander guilty of deliberately interfering with Fox Residential Group President Barbara Fox's broker-client relationships and interactions in a 2021 transaction at an Upper East Side condo.

Homebuilders avoid mass layoffs as brokerages post big hiring month

Sales of new homes have suffered, but plenty of projects remain active. Homebuilders have yet to make steep cuts to their payrolls, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday.

Homes for sale were pulled from the market at record pace in November

In the biggest decline in active listings since at least 2015, an average of 2 percent of all U.S. homes for sale were delisted during a 12-week period ending Nov. 20, according to data released Friday by Redfin.

Zoodealio’s smart upgrades reflect an evolving industry: Tech Review

Zoodealio is home offer marketplace that helps agents and their clients compare and respond to multiple types of offers a home.

LeadingRE brokerages get boost with Maxa Designs partnership

Among Maxa's many features and presence-building capabilities, LeadingRE was attracted to its intricate brand asset controls, ideal for the multitude of brands under the company.

Social media marketing isn’t going to be the same without social media

Social media platforms are evolving, and so are your Friends' browsing habits. As followers start to scroll instead of social, you may find yourself in new digital territory.

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