Flyhomes’ NeighborVote reveals neighborhood political leanings Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:06:05 NeighborVote combines precinct-level voting data aggregated by the MIT Election Data & Science Lab with Flyhomes AI, allowing users to ask questions, such as “Is this home in a red or blue neighborhood?” or view political insights directly on a home’s listing page, according to the report. read more»
Objections fly in against NAR and HomeServices settlement deals Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:15:34 The proposed settlements seek to cover too many claims for too little money and let too many in the industry have a "free pass," more than a dozen homesellers argued ahead of a Nov. 26 decision. read more»
Portfolio growth, tenant retention help Blanket shine: Tech Review Fri, 01 Nov 2024 9:00:56 Blanket is property management software that centers on portfolio growth rather than reactive, day-to-day oversight of rental properties. It can do the latter, but the former makes it a unique entry to the market worth consideration for anyone who wants become a full-time landlord. read more»
3 ways agents can effectively brand boutique buildings Fri, 01 Nov 2024 8:00:05 Real Director of Marketing Md Kamruzzaman writes that in today’s crowded marketplace, even boutique buildings need a distinct brand identity to stand out and attract buyers and tenants. read more»
Judge grants final approval to 9 commission lawsuit settlements Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:38:24 Judge Stephen Bough granted approval for settlements involving Compass, Douglas Elliman, @properties and other companies. Collectively, the companies will pay $110 million to resolve the litigation. read more»
KW relaunches BOLD coaching program amid changing times Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:03:04 Onward BOLD gives Keller Williams agents access to lead generation resources, among many other things. The program is relaunching amid a period of upheaval for the real estate industry. read more»
Share of renters paying under $1,000 hits record low, Redfin says Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:31:04 Only 32.1 percent of renter households currently pay less than $1,000 in monthly rent — a sharp decline from 35.2 percent in 2022 and 50.4 percent in 2012, according to an analysis from Redfin released Wednesday. read more»
Commissions held steady after Aug. 17, Redfin study shows Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:26:52 Commissions have been slowly declining over the past decade, but since the NAR settlement terms went into effect this summer, buyer's agent commissions have seen little impact. read more»