When your sibling is a real estate agent and an interior designer, why would you work with anyone else?

Historical inequities in the real estate industry created harm, according to author and trainer Lee Davenport. As Realtors, we have a collective responsibility to make things right, or at least better.

Don't waste time while you wait for your buyer to get pre-approved for a home loan. Here are some ways to be ready to hit the ground running.

Staying safe as a real estate agent is your first priority. Make these 17 best practices into your new daily habits.

There certainly isn't enough advice out there on seller safety, writes safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings.

Evan Spiegel has completed the purchase of a second L.A. property. The two tracts will form a four-acre, $145 million estate lying across the street from the Playboy Mansion, according to reports.

Big five brokerage brands are an evil empire that doesn't create value for agents or consumers and will ultimately be defeated, the company's co-founder and CEO said at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

By the time buyers attend the final walkthrough, they may be stressed out and nitpicking. Broker Cara Ameer details the items that may set them off, along with ways to offset their frustrations.

ERA Central Realty Group announced today that in-house graphic artist Suzi Kelly has been chosen as the official graphic designer for the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program 75th Anniversary. Kelly was awarded the prestigious appointment based on her logo design, which will be used on collection boxes and marketing collateral for the Toys for Tots 75th Anniversary celebration.

“It is an honor to represent the Toys for Tots Program,” Kelly says of her appointment. “My daughter is a Marine and Toys for Tots has been an important effort for our family and ERA Central for many years. Being able to represent this amazing organization in such a unique and meaningful way is very exciting. Incidentally,” she adds, “Walt Disney designed the iconic Toys for Tots train logo, so my work is in excellent company.”

In the letter of appointment, David G Bellon, Lieutenant General Commander Marine Forces Reserve writes, “[Suzi’s] exceptional talent and dedication to this project are instrumental in enabling the Marine Corps Reserve to continue its long legacy of delivering hope to less fortunate children during the holiday season.”

“Toys for Tots has been a charitable initiative at ERA Central Realty Group for several years. I am proud that our community contributes to the 18 million toys that Toys for Tots collects and distributes to over 7 million children annually,” says Stephanie Bellanova, co-owner of ERA Central. “I am particularly delighted that Suzi is being recognized for her creativity at a national level.”

About the artist, Suzi Kelly

The bill contains several of Democrats' top legislative priorities. But several big affordable housing proposals missed the final cut.

RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey and Keller Williams President Marc King, two of real estate's highest profile leaders, teased each other on stage, then counseled agents to focus on fundamentals.

Redfin's Homebuyer Demand Index rose 7 points during the last week of July, while mortgage purchase applications rose for the first time in five weeks, according to new data released Monday.

Jeff Barnett brings 30 years of real estate experience to his new role as managing director in Los Gatos, California, most recently serving as vice president and managing director at Compass.

Proptech investors discussed venture capital after a period of heavy interest from Wall Street in a Connect panel entitled, "Are companies still prioritizing tech and innovation or is it back to basics?"

Having endured weeks of rising borrowing costs, home buyers in the U.S. have gotten a “second chance” to lock in a lower interest rate.

Last week, the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 5% for the first time in months, according to a report by Freddie Mac. Rates had been hovering above 5% for a good couple of months, even going as high as 6% at one point, before slipping lower again by the end of this week.

A second report from the Mortgage Bankers Association suggests home shoppers are already rushing to take advantage of the lower rates. Mortgage applications rose for the first time in five weeks, up by just over 1%, following weeks of declines.

Experts aren’t sure if the lower rates are here to stay, with Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater saying that things are likely to remain volatile due to the tug of war between inflationary pressure and a clear slowdown in economic growth.

“The high uncertainty surrounding inflation and other factors will likely cause rates to remain variable, especially as the Federal Reserve attempts to navigate the current economic environment,” Khater said.

A Spanish-style retreat in Santa Barbara, a grand 1933 home in the Hollywood Hills and a Mediterranean-style house in Long Beach.

This week, Byron Lazine discusses Opendoor's recent $62 million settlement of its legal troubles with the FTC plus a flawed study of DOM.

The best ones make dealing with dirty laundry a whole lot easier.

Despite a quickly slowing market in the second quarter, many of the dozen or more real estate companies that posted earnings last week managed to turn a profit and stave off ruin.

Committed, full-time agents should not feel threatened by a slowdown. It's an incredible opportunity to gain market share — so long as you take steps to prepare.