On Friday, August 16, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plan to provide up to $25K in down payment assistance for first-time buyers who have paid their rent on time for two years.
Zillow’s latest research reveals a shift toward a more balanced housing market as rising inventory and slowing price appreciation erode sellers’ advantage.
New reports from Zillow (monthly) and Redfin (quarterly) show luxury home values and sale prices rising faster compared to the typical or non-luxury U.S. home, as of June and the end of Q2 2024.
Mark Zandi and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis offer key insights into the optimal monetary policy, arguing for a focus on non-housing inflation, as discussed in a recent Washington Post op-ed and highlighted by Byron Lazine on the Hot Sheet.
Redfin’s analysis reveals that median monthly housing payments in swing states have surged 92% since the 2020 election, reaching an all-time high of $2,161, with affordability challenges significantly impacting voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Tom Toole shares three key principles around scripting and dialogues for navigating real estate conversations and post-August 17th changes—and how too many agents are undermining their success with the way they implement proven strategies.
Luke Acree shares a simple tool to optimize your marketing strategies, elevate the quality of your lead generation and improve your conversion rates.
A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) highlights the benefits of recent changes in real estate agent compensation resulting from the uncoupling of real estate agent commissions.
Tom Toole shares two ResiClub charts along with simple scripts to address common objections and empower buyers and sellers through education.
New Zillow research shows homes with tricked-out backyards can sell for $10,000 more than comparable homes without. Read on to see what today’s buyers are willing to pay extra for.
According to the Q1 2024 Fannie Mae Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES), a panel of 100+ housing experts forecasts home price growth of 3.8% in 2024 and 3.4% in 2025, as well as a median 6% 30-year fixed mortgage rate by the end of 2024.
A recent article on RentCafe highlights the top 10 U.S. cities where a renter’s income goes the furthest.
This week in BAM brings our first 2024 BAM event announcement, the ‘silver tsunami,’ a notable drop in NAR membership, two of the best ads for Instagram, 4 tips for mastering time management, how to leverage social media for geographic farming, and more.
Kansas City real estate agent Kyle Talbot posted an Instagram Reel on Kansas City neighborhood stereotypes, featuring AI-generated images. And his audience is asking for more.
Two respected analysts, Ivy Zelman and Meredith Whitney, spoke recently on the aging homeowner population and its impact on household growth and the overall U.S. housing market—an impact Whitney described as a “silver tsunami.”
Redfin’s latest report shows a drop in homebuyer migration to different metro areas as remote work options decrease and home prices go up in popular migration destinations. This time, Spokane, WA, made the top 10 list of metros with the highest net inflow.
The Broke Agent shares his best content ideas for agents for January 2024.
No matter what is happening in the real estate industry, we’re always in need for some comedic relief. Here are 13 of the the funniest real estate Reels of 2023.
Tom Storey shares 3 videos real estate agents need to make in 2024 to convert leads and earn more business.
Zillow’s 10 most popular markets of 2023 feature four markets in Connecticut and three in New Hampshire, putting the Northeast firmly at the top of Zillow searches.
Tom Toole shares what to do when your client’s home isn’t selling—what it means, the skill set you need to develop to have a price adjustment conversation, and the three types of data you should send to your clients before you schedule the call.
This week in BAM brings a big drop in mortgage rates, more 2024 housing market predictions, scripts to reactivate old leads, how to win 2024 in December 2023, new email subject lines for the holidays, tips for flawless 360-degree Matterport tours, and more
Goldman Sachs released updated housing and economic forecasts for 2024 through 2027, revealing bearish predictions on home sale transactions over the next four years, along with bullish predictions on home prices.
The National Association of Realtors released its 2024 housing market forecast, with existing home sales reaching 4.71 million in the coming year—even more bullish than Redfin’s recent projections.
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