Is now the time to buy a storm-damaged, post-hurricane home?

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, investors and bargain-hunters may be shopping for a deal. Here's what to watch out for, according to Naples, Florida agent Sue "Pinky" Benson.

What ‘The Watcher’ teaches us about the dark side of real estate

This slow-build, creepy drama, loosely based on a true story about a historic mansion in New Jersey, can teach agents a thing or two about ethics and the consumer, according to Rachael Hite. 

The economic outlook for real estate: Dark days ahead?

Instead of disputing the economic news, searching for a ray of sunshine, or ignoring it, Compass' Rich Hopen goes beyond the headlines to understand what is going on.

Q4 shows continued rise of properties in foreclosure: Report

The number of homes that are in some stage of the foreclosure process rose 27.4 percent compared to the year before, with the number of vacant homes in foreclosure rising for the third straight quarter.

Zillow lays off 300 staff employees in shift towards technology

Approximately 5% of Zillow's workforce have been let go as the company shifts its focus towards technology, according to a new report published Wednesday.

An Abandoned Fort Gets New Life in Rajasthan: House Hunting in India

In the northwest Indian state, the post-pandemic recovery has been halting and uneven, with sales increases in some cities and decreases in others.

Robert Reffkin gets real at Compass REtreat: ‘Hope is not a strategy’

At his company's annual REtreat in Atlanta, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin used his keynote to give an honest and intimate review of his company's post-IPO performance and cast a vision for the future.

Prevu acquires lending assets of shuttered competitor Reali

Technology-forward real estate brokerage Prevu has acquired the remaining lending service assets of its collapsed West Coast competitor, San Mateo, California-based Reali.

Following dramatic surge, new-home sales fall 10.9% in September

The median sales price of a newly built single family home hovered at $470,000, up from the median sales price of $436,000 in August, according to new Census data released Wednesday.

Mortgage demand hits lowest level in 25 years as rates keep rising

With a Fed meeting looming next week, rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have surged well past the 7 percent threshold, a Mortgage Bankers Association survey released Wednesday shows.

$700,000 Homes in Ohio, New York and Minnesota

A Colonial Revival house in Columbus, an 1870 Victorian in Buffalo and a midcentury-modern home in Golden Valley.

How to Do a More Conscious Fall Cleanup

Don’t be in a hurry to get rid of all those dead leaves. Autumn is the best time to learn from your garden — if you slow down and pay attention.

Give ’em pumpkin to talk about: 13 scary-good Halloween marketing ideas

This weekend is the perfect time to go a little over the top with Halloween decorations, put on your costume, hand out candy to the neighborhood children and generate a little buzz for your business.

You have seconds to win prospects over. Here’s what to say

You only have a few precious seconds before your prospects decide whether to hang up or hang on. Don’t misuse that valuable time. Follow these five steps from team leader Carl Medford, and you’ll be able to talk your way from lead to client.

How to close 15 deals between now and the new year

The market determines your strategy, not your success. There’s three months left in 2022, and if you put in the work — despite setbacks and oppositions — you have time to close 15 deals. Here’s how.

How are you investing in your future? Pulse

Real estate pros have many options when it comes to planning for the future. From investing in real estate to investing in personal growth, today we're asking you to share what your plans are.

HomeLight raises real estate agent referral fee to 33%

The real estate tech firm says it will use the increase on new marketing channels and product changes while a critic says high referral fees lead agents to inflate commissions and skimp on service.

The Agency expands presence in Utah with St. George office

The office will be led by David Ellis, a managing partner at The Agency and Utah native with over two decades of experience in the luxury market.

CoStar sees revenue, profit jump in Q3 despite slowing housing market

In an earnings call Tuesday, the real estate giant pointed to its Apartments.com business as a particularly successful standout in an otherwise challenging market this summer.

Is Divvy Homes actually helping renters become homeowners?

Fast Company claims Divvy charges higher rents than other landlords in some markets, drags its feet on maintenance and has stepped up evictions of clients.

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