Broker Spotlight: Michael Nourmand, Nourmand & Associates

This week the spotlight shines on second-generation Beverly Hills broker Michael Nourmand of Nourmand & Associates.

Households with school-age kids likely to lead fall homebuying rush

Households with school-age children will account for 22.5 percent of all home sales over the next 10 months, according to analytics firm TKI's latest predictive report. Here's how to market to them.

Corcoran HM Properties expands to Charleston, South Carolina

The move by the Charlotte-based firm marks the eighth Corcoran affiliate to announce an expansion within the last year and an agent count that ticks up to about 130.

Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom house in Fairfield, Conn., and a five-bedroom house in East Hills, N.Y.

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Park Slope, East Harlem and Chelsea.

$400,000 Homes in Texas, Minnesota and Connecticut

A Tudor Revival cottage in Dallas, a 1950 house in Minnetonka and an 1890 Arts and Crafts-style home in Branford.

Is That Bathroom Remodel Worth It?

Your return on investment will be affected by where you live and the scope of your renovation project.

Seeking a ‘One-Bedroom With the Basics’ in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Which Would Be More Affordable?

After years in a cramped West Village rental, a couple took their time finding the first home of their very own, with an eye on a feasible monthly outlay. Here’s what they found.

Slowdown slump? 5 tips that’ll let you come back swinging this fall

A market shift doesn't have to be bad news for your real estate business. Team leader Marcus Larrea advises agents to pivot now in order to see great results from a more balanced approach.

These 3 US states have the most vulnerable housing markets by far

Three states alone accounted for 33 of the 50 most vulnerable markets in the second quarter, while the South and Midwest remained stable, according to new data from Attom.

Anywhere fights sellers’ bid to give up docs on NAR commission rule

A federal court will hold oral arguments later this month on whether the franchisor's implementation of the policy nationwide is relevant to the homesellers' case in the MLS PIN service area.

Kim Kardashian lists 2 California homes in the same week

The reality star and businesswoman is offloading homes purchased during her marriage to Kanye West. On Sept. 6, she relisted an apartment for $3.5 million, and on Sept. 8, she listed an estate for $5.3 million.

Real estate trade groups prod Biden to cut annual FHA premiums

The NAR, MBA and NAHB argue that the Federal Housing Administration is flush with cash, and that delinquency rates on FHA loans have returned to pre-pandemic lows.

Zillow accused of ‘wiretapping’ homebuyers’ visits to its website

The suit, one of several filed this month against the real estate search portal on similar grounds, argues that Zillow is breaking the law by recording the way consumers interact with its websites.

Mauricio Umansky’s top 5 tips for impactful leadership

What do strong leaders do that unsuccessful leaders don't? What do you need to focus on to bolster your organization and its people? Here are The Agency founder Mauricio Umansky's top tips for leading with impact.

This is the best time for homebuyers’ agents to lock in a deal this fall

Realtor.com's "Best Time to Buy" report revealed Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 is the best time for buyers to seize early-season savings as rising mortgage rates and booming inflation clobber demand.

EXp Realty continues international expansion with move into Poland

The announcement follows days after the brokerage made public its plans to expand operations into Chile, building on what has been a spurt of international expansion for the company.

How to be the expert on video in a shifting market

This is a critical time for the housing market, and it’s your responsibility to be there for your community. Sit down with the experts at Keeping Current Matters to see the latest tools for demonstrating your expertise with a hyperlocal, value-first focus. Agenda: Why video is a must-have in today’s shifting market The keys to […]

5 ways BoomTown helps you seize every opportunity in the market shift

As an Inman Innovator Award winner, Boomtown continues to create and deliver solutions and services that top performers rely on. Join the team for this hands-on look at how the tools are specially configured for this exact need: a market shift where your expertise is paramount, and your systems are more critical than ever.

Mortgage rates pass 6% as demand for loans continues dramatic fall

Purchase loan applications fell 29 percent from the same period last year, the result of rising rates that are double their levels from 2021, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly index.

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