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.
New Western, the largest private marketplace in the U.S. for fix-and-flip residential investment properties, released their latest report, showing investors remain confident in residential real estate investment for 2023.
The 2022 RentSpree + RealTrends Rental Power Rankings are now live, showcasing the top residential real estate brokerage firms that serve the rental industry, assisting rental property owners and investors as well as tenants.
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss expired listings, BAM’s live cold-calling event, part-time agents and their place in the industry—with some surprising words from Byron—and the widely-varying predictions on the value of bitcoin.
On December 13, NAR held its fourth annual virtual economic and real estate summit to review 2022 and to share expectations for next year’s economy and real estate market. Here are the highlights of the NAR 2023 forecast for residential real estate.
Will Holmes, Opendoor’s Head of Agent Growth, discussed with BAM what agents can do when it comes to consumers’ biggest concerns: affordability and certainty.
Redfin’s 2023 Housing Market Forecast includes twelve predictions on key housing metrics, starting with the most likely scenario and adding other possible outcomes based on progress with inflation control and its impact on mortgage rates.
Realtor.com® released their 2023 Housing Forecast today with mixed news for homebuyers. For starters, the cost of home buying is not expected to decrease.
A record drop in mortgage rates, Lawrence Yun’s 2023 housing prediction, click-baity headlines, and two new Instagram features are today’s topics as Kat Drerup and Tom Toole join Dan Oneil and The Broke Agent.
A new Redfin report reveals the minimum annual income necessary for U.S. home shoppers to afford a typical home in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know.
With mortgage rates at 7% and a strong likelihood of recession around the corner, buyers and homeowners are asking, “Will the market crash?” Experts weigh in.
The Opendoor settlement, NAR’s market predictions, and 5 generations of homebuyers are this week’s topics as Tom Toole and Brooks Landry join Byron Lazine and The Broke Agent.
Brian Charlesworth, CEO and founder of Sisu, joins Byron Lazine to discuss systems and tracking, predictions for the future of real estate, and accountability.
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