In a recent BAM Instagram post, agents shared their biggest pet peeves with open houses. Read on for a diverse sampling of familiar (and sometimes funny) frustrations that have some agents questioning if open houses are still worth the effort.
The National Association of Realtors®’ 2024 report reveals that the typical home seller’s age has climbed to 63, with married couples making up 69% of sellers. Only 6% of sellers chose the for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) route, marking a historic low.
In response to the question, “How does the housing market move forward?” Logan Mohtashami’s Tweets on X offer historical context and insights, pointing to how the market has previously rebounded after similar affordability challenges.
The National Association of Realtors’ Q3 2024 report highlights how persistently low housing supply is driving affordability challenges, with median home prices rising 3% in September for the 15th straight month of year-over-year gains.
According to the National Association of Realtors®, first-time home buyers have reached a historic low of 24%, while the average buyer age has climbed to a record high of 56 years overall—with 38 years for first-time buyers and 61 for repeat buyers.
Redfin’s latest report shows how housing affordability influenced early 2024 voter choices, with 38% citing it as a factor in the presidential race—particularly among Kamala Harris voters.
In last week’s Knowledge Brokers Podcast, T3 Sixty CEO Jack Miller joins Byron Lazine and Tom Toole to discuss the new Opportunity Report, touching on industry challenges, the marginal agent issue, and strategies to thrive amid commission compression.
Explore the 2024 presidential candidates’ housing policies, comparing Kamala Harris’s affordability plans with Donald Trump’s regulatory strategies, and discover what each approach could mean for the future of the U.S. housing market.
Key Details: MoneyGeek’s latest report reveals the top U.S. cities where young adults are thriving financially, with Salt Lake City leading the way in affordability and low debt. While the
Should you, as a real estate agent, post about your politics on social media? The Broke Agent posed the question, and agents responded with a mix of comments, from an unequivocal “No” to “Yes,” along with plenty that fell into the “other” category.
Get into the Halloween spirit with these spine-chilling real estate horror stories—from wild Reddit encounters with nightmare clients to hilarious and relatable memes.
Check out some of the top Halloween-themed Instagram posts from real estate content creators in 2024, including collaborative skits, creative costume ideas, a movie mash-up, and people doing terrible things to candy.
