Real Estate News

MAY 3, 2025

KW launches in El Salvador; luxury NYC team moves to Corcoran; Colorado team rejoins RE/MAX; The Agency adds NY duo; Christies enters Anguilla; more.

Brokerage 151

Brokerage 151

Inman

MAY 3, 2025

Instagram launches a native Reels editor, Meta drops a chatbot app, TikTok says live-streaming is the next gold rush and two fast-food chains remind us that brand voice matters. Jessi Healey unpacks the shifts and what they mean for agents.

Branding 131

Branding Agents Marketing 131

Marco Santarelli

MAY 3, 2025

Is Florida's housing market headed for another crash akin to 2008? According to real estate analyst Nick Gerli, CEO of Reventure, the answer is potentially yes. A combination of dwindling migration, an oversupply of homes, and sky-high prices are creating a perfect storm that could trigger a significant and prolonged downturn in the Sunshine State's housing sector.

Marketing 96

Marketing Construction Development New Construction 96

Inman

MAY 3, 2025

Curious what your competition is consuming? Inman Service Editor Dani Vanderboegh rounds up the top trending topics, smart strategies and sage advice of the year as chosen by our readers.

As-is 100

As-is Agents Marketing 100

Advertisement

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

Development

Marco Santarelli

MAY 3, 2025

Are you dreaming of owning a home? You're probably wondering what the future holds. So, let's cut to the chase: The housing market in 2026 is expected to be more balanced than it has been in recent years, with moderate price growth, stabilizing interest rates, and increased sales activity. While it won't be a complete walk in the park, there's a good chance it'll be a bit easier for buyers than it has been.

Marketing 52

Marketing Investor Sales Mortgages 52

GeekEstate

MAY 3, 2025

[Note from editor: The Mastermind Showcase highlights companies and news from GEM Diamond members. Todays showcase comes as one of our first Peer Circles participants: NewZip] Newzip provides a centralized platform enabling mortgage lenders to integrate real estate services into their offerings nationwide. Operating under a brokerage-as-a-service model, Newzip offers tools such as a lender dashboard, agent network, real estate concierge, consumer engagement features, a real estate marketplace, e

Loan Officer 52

Loan Officer Brokerage Agents Loans 52

Brownstoner

MAY 3, 2025

Brownsville Affordable Housing Lottery Opens With Units Starting at $1,095 An affordable housing lottery has debuted for 85 apartments in a 100 percent affordable development spanning a block of East New York Avenue in Brownsville. -- A Cobble Hill Carriage House and More to See, Starting at $1.75 Million Our picks for open houses… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Housing Lottery Launches in Brownsville appeared first on Brownstoner.

Development 64

Development 64

Marco Santarelli

MAY 3, 2025

As of May 3, 2025, mortgage rates have experienced a noticeable increase, primarily in response to a recent strong jobs report. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has risen to 6.70%, reflecting a nine basis point hike since the previous reporting period. If you've been considering purchasing a home or refinancing, you may be wondering how these changes affect your options.

Mortgages 52

Mortgages Investor Fixed-rate mortgage Loans 52

BAM Media

MAY 3, 2025

Were three days into May, which means were about to celebrate May 4thaka, Star Wars Day. If youve already read The Broke Agents May Content Ideas post, you probably know where this is going. But this is too good not to try. When real estate meets Star Wars, and you get ChatGPT involved, we suggest blocking some time for thisand setting an alarm so you dont spend all day designing a look for one post your viewers will probably forget a week later.

Agents 52

Agents Title Branding Industrial 52

Marco Santarelli

MAY 3, 2025

As of May 3, 2025, mortgage rates have experienced a noticeable increase, primarily in response to a recent strong jobs report. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has risen to 6.70%, reflecting a nine basis point hike since the previous reporting period. If you've been considering purchasing a home or refinancing, you may be wondering how these changes affect your options.

Mortgages 52

Mortgages Investor Fixed-rate mortgage Loans 52

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

Industrial

Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2025

Another jobs week has come and gone, and while we see some signs of a slowdown in the labor market, its not breaking. Since 2022, I have suggested that to get mortgage rates below 6% with a longer duration, we need to see either a shift in the labor market or additional rate cuts that would lower the Fed Funds rate to around 3.5% or below. The growth rate of inflation has made encouraging progress, but Fed policy plays a significant role, influencing approximately 65%-75% of the range for the 10

Mortgages 397

Mortgages Marketing Sales Staging 397

Inman

MAY 3, 2025

Compass Family Office will focus on assisting clients with long-term real estate asset management goals, as well as bridging the gap between brokerage services and institutional advisory.

Brokerage 141

Brokerage 141

Marco Santarelli

MAY 3, 2025

The April 2025 Jobs Report reveals that the U.S. economy added a respectable 177,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%. This good news comes amidst concerns about the potential impact of tariffs on the economy, leaving the Federal Reserve in a wait-and-see mode regarding future interest rate adjustments. It's always exciting to dive into the jobs report each month.

Marketing 52

Marketing Closing As-is 52

Inman

MAY 3, 2025

As the Texas legislature moves to undermine NAR's Code of Ethics, it's time to think about your messaging moving forward.

MLS 135

MLS Brokerage Agents Marketing 135

Advertisement

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

Agents