7 steps to give new real estate agents a leg up

Don't shut down a new agent's enthusiasm, says coach Darryl Davis. Instead, nurture their spark of greatness so that they can maximize the potential of their new real estate business.

WATCH: From firefighter to 1,500 units owned

Find out how this firefighter-turned-self-taught-investor and his business partner built and scaled their business for greater financial freedom.

Circa 1910: What real estate agents need to know about four square homes

Four square and kit homes in any number of variations are commonplace across the country. Today, these houses may have been updated, modernized or expanded.

Stop, look, listen: Focus on what sellers are NOT saying at listing presentations

Clients tell you so much, not only with what they say but how they decorate, how they interact with each other and what they don’t say. If you’re not actively listening and asking questions from the beginning, it will come back to bite you later in the process. 

These sisters didn’t meet until age 48. Now they sell Vegas together

They share the same DNA. They lived in the same city for decades. And their children even graduated from the same high school on the same day. But real estate sisters Michele Dugan and Trish Morgan didn't know each other existed until mid-life.

Lone bidder purchases infamous Surfside condo site for $120M

Dubai-based luxury developer Hussain Sajwani has purchased the former site of the Champlain Towers South condominium for $120 million, according to The Miami Herald on Saturday. Sajwani was the only bidder for the oceanfront acreage where 98 residents died during a tragic building collapse last year.

Homes for Sale and Real Estate in Missouri

Posted by Ali Gaus on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 9:39 AM on buymissourihomes.com Homes are often the most significant investment for a family. And with so many options available, a prospective home buyer must be smart about where and what type of property one is looking for.The data from the latest housing market report indicates that there are 6572...

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After 6 years of focus, Airbnb reports removing listings in China

CNBC reports the short-term rental company will maintain a presence in the country to focus on outbound travel from China.

Atlantic City is the most affordable beach town in the U.S. in 2022

There's a misconception that homes in beach towns are unattainable for many Americans because of their higher prices, but Realtor.com says that's just not so — here's a list of affordable beach towns for homebuyers to explore.

Ribbon, Cry-Leike partner to launch Power Buyer services in Arkansas

A leading independent real estate brokerage, Crye-Leike, was Ribbon's partner in launching Power Buyer services in Alabama in December.

Short-term rental demand might set a record year, AirDNA report says

Demand is up 25 percent despite uptick in occupancy levels. Investors are earning more revenue and adding more supply.

Tips For Getting Rid of Clutter in a House

Are you looking for ways to clear the clutter from your home? When it comes time to sell, a clutter-free home will sell for more money than one completely disorganized.

Potential home buyers need to see your home in its best light. Buyers will be turned off if it looks like a hoarder’s house with enormous amounts of junk, too much furniture, and counters filled with stuff.

Clutter is the number one cause of stress in homes today. It’s hard to focus on anything when everything is hidden, and you can’t see what’s important. Imagine a home buyer trying to do that with a property they have never been inside.

It is next to impossible. You will end up selling your home for less than the actual fair market value. Instead, following these tips when selling will put more money in your pocket.

Let’s have a look at some of the necessary steps to get rid of the clutter, so your house becomes more saleable.

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$55M Billionaires’ Row sale among NYC’s priciest of 2022

The sale of the 6,300-square-foot unit marks one of the biggest of the year in the New York luxury market.

Zillow, Opendoor and Compass debut on the Fortune 500

The companies all debuted within a few slots of established player Realogy, and highlight both the role of tech in real estate and the rise of bitter rivalries.

Buying a home? 8 popular cities that are still surprisingly affordable

As buyers continue to reassess where they want to live and relocate at record rates, affordable, popular destinations can still be found — largely in Florida and Texas, according to Redfin.

Sotheby’s taps former Compass executive to lead sales operations

Former Compass regional president Kamini Rangappan Lane has joined Sotheby's International Realty, according to an announcement on Monday. Lane will lead the brokerage's sales strategy.

‘Smurf’ house goes viral after blue roof gets moment in the spotlight

The electric blue, shingled roof atop the Michigan mansion turned out to be its quirkiest feature.

Hometown Lenders eyes national expansion with 14 new branches

While other mortgage lenders are laying off workers, Huntsville, Alabama-based Hometown Lenders is advertising more than 40 jobs for loan originators, processors and other positions.

$1.8 Million Homes in California

A midcentury ranch house in Los Angeles, a 1930 cottage in Woodside and a 2003 farmhouse in Murrieta.

Google searches for ‘housing bubble’ have been spiking since March

Google Trends experienced a spike in searches for the term "housing bubble" earlier this spring, and it hasn't fully returned to normal levels, hinting that the topic is at least on a lot of minds.

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