Inflation was mild in April as President Trump's tariffs policy, which has generally been put on hold for the time being, did not impact numbers dramatically. Whether the oft-changing trade measures lead to noticeably higher prices by year's end remains to be seen. From the same month one year...
Above: Bankside Yards, South Bank, London facing east. As a global hub for finance, culture and wealth, London attracts a diverse multinational audience with a high demand for exceptional property. JLL, a participant in Destinations by LeadingRE—Leading Real Estate Companies of the World's strategic international project marketing program—represents some...
MLS PIN, after being the first entity to strike a settlement deal in the commission lawsuits, has now changed its agreement to align with the National Association of REALTORS®' (NAR) deal, removing commission offers from its platform—at least in part to appease the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a...
Real estate represents one of the most accessible yet undervalued investment vehicles available today. As a finance professor at the University of Arkansas and a veteran REALTOR®, I've observed that many financial advisors overlook real estate as a crucial component of a diversified investment portfolio. In the Residential Real...
Above, Morgan Carey Doubling down on its mission to empower agents to achieve remarkable success, Real Estate Webmasters (REW)—a leading provider of real estate technology—is inviting all real estate professionals to take part in its bimonthly REW CRM live coaching sessions hosted online by CEO Morgan Carey every other...
When the $1.8 billion verdict came down against the National Association of REALTORS® last year, it shook the real estate industry. But the aftermath—a sweeping, fast-tracked settlement that reshaped business practices without meaningful input from the professionals most affected—left many REALTORS® confused, frustrated, and questioning what comes next. Now,...
While this likely won't come as a shock, outside the real estate industry, the debate over private listing policy isn't about what is best for agents. As big companies, policymakers, law enforcement and lawyers have weighed in, the question everyone asks is not what agents and brokers want, but...
Drop it like it's hot? Flip it and reverse it? Pending home sales are beginning to sound like hip-hop hits from the early 2000s. Taking a significant hit in April, pending sales dropped 6.3%, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). This sharp drop marks a dramatic reversal...
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced the appointment of two communications leaders to its executive team. Bennett Richardson has been named Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, and Raffi Williams joins as NAR's new Vice President of Communications. “Bennett and Raffi bring a powerful mix of ...read more
Spring is to homebuying what winter is to skiing. Sure, they're both doable during other times of the year, but pale in comparison to the peak three-month seasons. Unfortunately, for many residential real estate agents and brokers, spring 2025 will likely mirror how schussers would recall a winter season...