$1 Million Homes in California

A 1921 bungalow in Berkeley, a 1942 ranch house in Altadena and a midcentury-modern home in San Diego.

Shopping for Runners

Sure, you can do without a long rug in your hallway or kitchen. But a runner adds comfort and style.

Leading in Luxury Roundtable: Expanding your network to build a global client base

How can you provide value to local clients who are looking to venture overseas? And how can you identify and form relationships with foreign prospects when they could be located anywhere in the world?

John Canty Talks About The Growth Prospects Of the Financial Services Consulting Market

Financial and business consulting firms are dealing with an unprecedented range of strategic challenges, both from within and outside the industry. Recently, John Canty Webster of Massachusetts talked about how financial needs and consumer behaviors are changing.

According to him, the reason for these changes is social changes, shifts in demographic, and the acceptance of new technology as a means of delivering financial services. John Canty explained that the traditional product-centric approach is rapidly moving toward more customer-centric models of business because of the easy availability of huge analytical data and the resulting ability to understand customers better. New fintech models are introduced which have disrupted the traditional business models.

“The financial and business consulting services are quickly gaining significance across the various financial institutes. I can safely say that financial consulting services are the head of all the other services related to finance like insurance, banking, and retail management. The financial consulting industry looks over all the other economic activities and ensures the management of the risk that can be experienced within the economic sector. John Canty Finance Consulting Firm is among many other consulting firms and agencies that are providing solutions regarding economic-related queries.”
~ John Canty

John Canty Webster also discussed the latest study released on the Global Financial Services Consulting Market by AMA Research. The study evaluates trends, market size, and forecasts for 2026. John emphasized the significance of studying the Financial Services Consulting market in Massachusetts because it covers substantial research data and proof to be a handy resource document for managers, analysts, and industry experts. He also shed light on the market growth drivers, trends, opportunities, and upcoming challenges.

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Homes That Sold for Around $750,000

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

Town After Town, Residents Are Fighting Affordable Housing in Connecticut

Local residents and elected officials are seeking to block large housing projects, warning that increased density could change the character of their towns.

7 things elite real estate agents do that you probably don’t

If you want to be the best of the best, model yourself after the pattern they've laid down for you to follow. Jimmy Burgess offers seven top producer tried-and-true tips for achieving the career of your dreams.

Redfin and Others Frame the Coming Housing Market Chillbox

According to the most recent figures, 20 percent of all home sellers have dropped the price of their listings because of sagging demand. As a result, for the first time in over a year and a half, the average home sells for less than the list price. 

The data from Redfin show homes are sitting on the market longer than they did a year ago, and the median price dropped by $14,000. Consequently, the supply of homes is rising. The National Association of Realtors reported that listings are 20% lower than in July 2021. 

Higher mortgage rates have exacerbated the problem. The Redfin data also reveals showings and buying services down, with homes lingering a lot longer on the market. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs predicts home price drops will affect nearly 40% of metropolitan areas in 2023. 

The seemingly good news is that strategists at GS say overall prices will rise 0.7%. This Forbes report indicates that big metropolitan areas in western states will be affected. A Fortune report reveals why.

“On a year-over-year basis, new home sales and existing home sales are now down 29.6% and 20.2%. And single-family housing starts and mortgage purchase applications are down 18.5% and 23%, respectively. Simply put: Housing activity is contracting—fast.”

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Why Is Scaffolding a New York Fixture?

Sidewalk sheds and scaffolding are ubiquitous fixtures in the New York City landscape, but they aren’t supposed to stay up forever.

Decorating an Apartment, Sight Unseen

When an interior designer decided to make a big move during the worst months of the pandemic, she planned her new rental around several key pieces.

How to Decorate Your New York Apartment Before You Move There

When an interior designer decided to make a big move during the worst months of the pandemic, she planned her new rental around several key pieces.

Mortgage company Homepoint laying off ‘hundreds’ of workers

The Michigan-based and third-largest wholesale mortgage lender aims to cut costs by more than $100 million a year in response to an "extremely challenging" lending environment.

Lamacchia Realty gets serious about commitment: No more ‘slackers’

With the housing market in a measurable slowdown, the brokerage feels it necessary to shift strategies. "We want people who are serious about doing well in the real estate business."

Newrez returns to playbook, brings back 40-year fixed-rate mortgage

The nonbank mortgage lender says 40-year, interest-only loans will help borrowers and investors who have been priced out of today's housing market.

Real estate stocks are getting absolutely destroyed right now

Multiple real estate companies are seeing share prices fall to all-time lows. If they can't ultimately turn around their stock market performances, their falling share prices could have profound impacts on the real estate industry.

The truth about Zillow’s ShowingTime acquisition: The Real Word

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the real reason Zillow acquired ShowingTime, the hype behind the housing recession, and how "shrinkflation" could potentially change the game for consumers in 2023. Watch this week's TRW to stay on top of this week's biggest headlines, and prepare for what's next.

ShowingTeam helps brokers, agents share work in emerging app category

ShowingTeam's intent is ideal for new agents needing to learn a market, and can be used by brokers to tell top talent there's a system in place for handling the tasks that become mundane as you experience success.

In tug-of-war between New York and Florida, the boss may have final say

Homeowners who fled Manhattan to Florida during the pandemic are responding to pressure from employers to return to offices in New York. Faced with sun and sand, some aren't ready.

Compass, KW, Zillow and the rest: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week Aug. 26 – Sep. 1, 2022

Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Aug. 26 - Sep. 1, 2022.

WATCH: If marketing properties is your thing, this is your time to shine

A rebalancing market can be painful for agents. But it also presents opportunities for them to show off their marketing prowess, C-suite executives said last month at Luxury Connect.

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