Non-conforming mortgages have hit their highest share of originations since the 2008 housing crash. Here's what's driving the surge, why most analysts aren't panicking and what agents need to know. ...
Compass didn't create off-market selling, Compass International Holdings Chief Economist Mike Simonsen writes. It created the first innovative, structured alternative to something the industry was already doing. ...
Realtracs has rescinded its June 8 deadline, saying negotiations over its direct listing feed with Zillow are "active and productive." ...
May closed sales hit a near four-year high, but pending contracts tell a different story. Here's what the latest Redfin and Freddie Mac data say about where the market is headed. ...
While agents Intel surveyed in May were divided on how listings should be shared, they weren't concerned about their own ability to compete. ...
James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with luxury's Shelton Wilder to answer the question, "What happens when relentless ambition becomes its own addiction?" ...
Instagram launched a $3.99-per-month subscription this week, and it's not the only platform putting features behind a paywall. Here's what changed, what it means for your marketing and whether any of it is worth paying for. ...
When the news is gloomy and the crowd goes silent, Darryl Davis writes, the real estate professional who keeps reaching out is the one who gets heard. ...
Location, location, location may no longer be the cardinal rule of real estate when it comes to finding a market that's both attractive and affordable. ...
The best social media marketing, Jimmy Burgess writes, is coming from agents who have figured out how to create content that resonates with the people they actually want to serve. ...