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The U.S. as a whole reports slightly lower buyer traffic, but more stable showing activity. Key Points:

Acquisitions can be tedious and difficult. So, why do it? Simple: To grow. The recent publication of our popular e-book Valuing Small- to Medium-Sized Brokerage Companies has prompted several questions. Mainly, why do firms go through the undertaking of acquiring other firms? Since acquisitions tend to not be for the meek, this is a valid […]

Interesting economic trends in cities around the world. In real estate markets around the world, one of the many factors affecting supply and demand is the cost of living in that market, and the changing components of living costs—compensation packages, house rentals, schooling costs, recreational costs, etc.

What do recent actions mean for joint ventures in the real estate industry? Here’s an analysis. The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) regulatory environment has changed significantly since the former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director Richard Cordray left the CFPB in November 2017. New leadership promised to end the era of “regulation by […]

Despite the constant buzz surrounding technology and its impact on the industry, it is unlikely it will replace the role of a trusted real estate advisor. Here’s why. Will technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning change the real estate business? The answer is yes. Will these disruptors replace the role of the real estate sales […]

4 Ways to Sell to Baby Boomers and Gain Their Trust Earlier this year, The Wall Street Journal pointed out a growing trend in the real estate industry: Baby boomers are on the move. Just a decade ago, this generation was busy building “McMansions” and now they’re trying to sell these extravagant homes in favor […]

What You Should Know About Selling a Summer Home Deciding to sell a second or summer home is a big decision for any homeowner and working with a seller who is going through this often demands more guidance and planning than with someone who is selling a regular home or primary residence.

How Homeowners Can Protect Themselves from Damage This Summer Summertime, and the living is… hazardous? For those of us in the insurance industry, summer is a season of risks, from weather-related disasters to activities connected to recreation. You can’t remove all the risks of life, but by following these tips, homeowners can head off a […]

Coalition Formed to Combat Real Estate Wire Fraud Real estate wire fraud is a sophisticated scam targeting individuals making wire transfer payments during the home buying process. Unknowingly, victims send wire transfers to the account of criminals who are pretending to be real estate and title industry professionals involved in the transaction. FBI data show […]

Tech Roundup: Commute Time Filter, ADT Goes Into Prop Management; House Buyers’ New Portal Realtor.com launches Commute Time Filter Commute times often figure into the house hunt, which is why Realtor.com has launched its Commute Time Filter on iOS. The filter provides buyers an enhanced ability to search for homes by both rush-hour and off-peak commute […]