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.
A new Realtor.com report shows homebuyers are still holding onto the dream of homeownership despite affordability challenges. Younger generations (millennials and Gen Zers) are more optimistic about buying a home in the next year or five years.
Here are 25 new email subject lines for real estate agents to use during the holiday season.
Zillow released its November market report with some encouraging news for homebuyers as lower rates and slight declines in home values bring small improvements to housing affordability as sellers add new inventory and are more likely than normal to cut prices.
A new Redfin report shows homebuyers earning the national median income ($78,642) in 2023 would have spent 41.4% on housing costs for the median-priced home ($408,806), making 2023 the least affordable year on record. But there’s hope for 2024.
This week in BAM brings new 2024 housing market predictions, new lawsuits, new legislation, Grant Cardone script controversy, field-tested agent tactics and marketing tips, the best iPhone camera settings for real estate content, and much more!
A new report by RentCafe highlights the zip codes where renters get the most space for the national average rent of $1,700 a month—as well as zip codes where renters get the least space for that amount.
ATTOM released their 2023 analysis of the best days of the year to buy a home. And while the month of October still offers homebuyers the lowest premiums, January 9 emerged as the best day of the year for buying a home
A new LendingTree survey of over 2,000 U.S. consumers shows 44% of Americans believe the housing market could crash in the next year. Another 31% are unsure.
What’s more surprising (or not) is that 35% overall are hoping for a crash.
The Broke Agent shares his best content ideas for real estate agents for December 2023.
A new analysis of all 50 states by Home Stratosphere reveals the 10 most affordable states for renters, along with the 10 least affordable.
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Are you ready for the questions you’ll be asked by your guests at the Thanksgiving table? Here are some of the questions agents remember from years past—and what you can do to prepare.
To keep you entertained this holiday season, here are 10 Thanksgiving memes that only real estate agents will truly appreciate.
Tom Toole shares a conversation he had with Brian Blouch, a sales manager on his team, about the cornerstones of intentional conversations—and what agents can do to inspire confidence and build trust.
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