How to beat your buyer’s biggest obstacle to purchasing a home

Down payment assistance programs can help more people make their dreams of homeownership come true, including up to one-third of all borrowers who fail to qualify without DPA.

Real-world ways this tech-forward firm is using ChatGPT

Stop focusing on repetitive tasks and start focusing on the kind of client service that moves the needle and grows your business.

What’s to like (or not to like) about your in-house lender? Pulse

Does your in-house lender function more as a trusted resource or as a barrier to getting your deals done in a timely manner?

Make An Offer

Here are some tips on how to make an offer on a home Work with a real estate agent: A real estate agent can guide you through the process of making an offer, help you determine a fair price to offer, and negotiate on your behalf.Research the market: Research the local real estate market to determine what similar homes are selling for in the area an...

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Frank Major, trailblazer who carved path as Bright MLS’s first CTO, dies

Frank Major was known for his kindness, brilliance and contributions to real estate innovation. "Like many of us, I will greatly miss his friendship," Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan said.

EXp Realty posts revenue decline as transactions and sales dip in Q1

EXp World Holdings tallied a 16 percent decrease in revenue in Q1 as transaction sides and volume at its brokerage, eXp Realty, fell by 10 percent and 20 percent, respectively, according to an earnings call on Tuesday.

New video explores potential for AI bias in mortgage lending

Experts participating in BAD INPUT argue technology could expand access to credit, but also perpetuate discriminatory lending unless it is closely overseen.

Corcoran Group grows presence in NJ with 109-agent franchise

Corcoran has expanded its presence in New Jersey with the addition of Corcoran Infinity Properties, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Noted luxury real estate broker David Arabia will lead the 109-agent franchise, which operates out of three offices in Alpine, Cresskill and River Vale boroughs in Bergen County.

What’s the worst part about being a landlord? Zillow found out

More people are becoming landlords. From making repairs to finding reliable tenants, here's what they had to say about maintaining a rental.

Carte Blanche returns to Compass after 3 years with The Agency

The three-person New York City team is returning to Compass to further expand into luxury markets and take advantage of the company's technology offerings, according to team leader Aaron Seawood.

How to use real estate tax credits to boost your investment returns

Real estate tax credits are incentives provided by governments and municipalities to encourage investment in certain types of real estate projects. Here's how to take advantage.

What should landlords do — or not do — when tenants are late on rent?

Should investment property owners be lenient with overdue rent payments? When should landlords start the eviction process? Experts share tips on how to deal with delinquent tenants.

The Agency enters Idaho with new Boise franchise

Operations at the office, which marks the brokerage's 81st location globally, will be a family affair led by managing partners and couple Mike and Robyn Moir, alongside their daughter and partner Rachel Moir.

Stricter rules eyed for controversial PACE energy improvement loans

PACE loans can burden homeowners with higher property tax bills that heighten the risk they'll get behind on their mortgages, federal regulators say.

A Modern Australian Oasis Just Outside Melbourne

Why would a modernist suburban house need an inverted ha-ha? (And what is a ha-ha, anyway?)

ChatGPT: The AI assistant you need for your real estate business

How will new innovations and technologies change the way agents work? Join Jim Dalrymple II and Kent Czechowski as they unpack everything you need to know in this Inman Access class.

A Minimalist Australian Dream Home With an 18th-Century Twist

Why would a modernist house in a Melbourne suburb need an inverted ha-ha? (And what is a ha-ha, anyway?)

From daydreams to dream homes: How Glennda Baker rose to the top

As a child, Baker and her single mom bounced around rentals until the Georgia resident reached the tenth grade. Now, she helps make the dream of homeownership come true for people every day.

Be prepared for bad news — and learn how to deliver it to clients

Bad news is just part of the reality for real estate agents. Here's how to deliver it effectively while ensuring clients are properly prepared and educated.

Troubled real estate eyed as JP Morgan takes over First Republic

Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chair Charlie Munger warned of "trouble ahead" for the U.S. commercial property market as federal regulators seized First Republic Bank early Monday morning.

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