Point’s Eddie Lim: The tourist real estate investors have left the market

At Connect Now on Thursday, moderator Clelia Peters was joined by Eddie Lim, a Silicon Valley-based serial entrepreneur who founded Point after he found himself rattled by the traditional process of trying to access home equity.

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With homes selling slower, agents want more from brokers

Agents face a tougher path to revenue than they did last year. Their brokerages can help, Keith Pike and Donnie Pingaro said Thursday during a Connect Now virtual session.

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Being a successful agent means living and breathing real estate

At Connect Now on Thursday, Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker advised agents not to hit the brakes during the holidays. "This is the time to get going. You need to start thinking about the new year."

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‘Panicked’ sellers are turning to Opendoor later in the game: Exec

Opendoor Director of Strategic Partnership William Holmes said at Connect Now on Thursday that sellers are increasingly requesting offers from the iBuyer after listings hit the market.

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Prices will fall in 2023. But savings will be negligible due to headwinds

Home prices could fall by 8 percent, but rising mortgage rates and a "mild recession" will blunt the savings in buyers' pockets, according to Capital Economics' new U.S. Housing Market Outlook.

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Douglas Elliman to expand into nation’s capital

Brokers and co-Presidents Ruth Boyer O'Dea and Evan Lacopo, both formerly of TTR Sotheby's International Realty, will lead the three new locations in Washington, D.C.; Arlington, Virginia; and Bethesda, Maryland.

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Housing starts fall 4.2% in October

The decline in housing starts, released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. was not as dramatic as a decrease posted in September when starts plunged 18 percent.

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How to create compelling email messaging that recruits every time

Ready to hook a few new recruits that will take your team to the next level? Expert Diana Zaya offers these tips to craft the perfect email template campaign that will showcase your brokerage's best features

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What’s wrong with training your competition?

Lately, one of the big fears that real estate team leaders have is about investing time and money into training new agents who may eventually leave. The fear is that they are training their future competition, all while wasting time and resources. But let’s look at it a different way: What’s wrong with training your competition? 

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Fun, easy, creative! 3 memorable ways to thank your clients this year

It's always a good time to say thank you to your most loyal clients and referral sources. Oklahoma agent Jilian Gardner offers ideas for showing your appreciation with style.

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Mauricio Umansky’s 8 secrets to setting life-changing goals

We’re all familiar with the goal-setting process, but how do you make your intentions become reality this year? Here are The Agency co-founder's top eight tips for setting powerful goals that will boost not only your business but also your overall quality of life.

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What sailing taught me about finding significance in business and in life

The larger the sails, the larger the base needs to be. A strong hull and mast provide the necessary foundation to harness the wind. The rudder determines the course and keeps the boat on course.

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Homeward cuts 25% of staff in second round of layoffs

The power buyer previously cut 20 percent of its staff in August. The cuts come as the broader real estate industry grapples with soaring mortgage rates and slowing sales.

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Ownly builds partner network to Shopify new construction sales

Ownly, a company that provides home builders a solution for online retail functionality, has established a couple of partnerships to further its goal of making buying new construction homes as easy as "couch to contract."

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NAR’s new president to spearhead Realtor brand roadshow

A key initiative for the trade group's 2023 President Kenny Parcell is a 'member activation tour' that will stop or host events in every U.S. state over the next year.

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Ivana Trump’s 17-room Manhattan townhouse lists for $26.5M

The former wife of the 45th president purchased the 5-bedroom, 5-and-a-half-bathroom compound in 1992 for $2.5M after her divorce from Donald Trump was finalized.

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Technology-focused Fifth Wall’s $500M Climate Fund stays hot

RoadRunner offers a technology-driven approach to sustainable waste management and recycling for large commercial enterprises, such as commercial property developments and rental communities.

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Homebuyer demand picks up again as mortgage rates retreat below 7%

While purchase loan applications were up 4 percent week over week, there's still "very little refinance incentive with rates so much higher than last year," MBA economist says.

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As Fed walks a tightrope, the balance may swing on housing

Central bank policymakers are trying to tame inflation while avoiding a deep recession. The home market could throw a wrench in those plans.

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Top Colorado Coldwell Banker team jumps to Keller Williams

The Luczak Group includes 15 agents and five staff members and was previously one of the top-ranked Coldwell Banker teams in its region. The founder of the team Greg Luczak serves as its president.

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