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Blackstone ramps up activity with $10B multifamily acquisition

Apr 8, 2024

The acquisition of AIR Communities marks Blackstone's largest in the multifamily sector and shows a bullishness in rental housing, as well as a mentality that the commercial market may be bottoming out.

Lesson Learned: Learn how to advocate for yourself

Apr 8, 2024

Find out what Rockette Realtor Jessie Crouch can teach you about standing up for yourself and your clients.

6 spring cleaning tips for refreshing your rental properties

Apr 8, 2024

Routine cleaning and maintenance saves both time and money, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, can retain or increase property value and attracts qualified tenants.

From rooftop parties to hiding inside, how agents do the eclipse

Apr 8, 2024

States located along the eclipse's path of totality are preparing for massive crowds. Here's how agents from Dallas to Buffalo are embracing — or eschewing — the fun.

Recruiting War ’24: Agents field new offers constantly, Intel finds

Apr 8, 2024

A slower market and a crowded brokerage landscape have shifted efforts from quantity to quality, new reporting and Intel survey results reveal. For agents, it's now an unavoidable aspect of the job.

Forget the NAR settlement. New development transactions still pay

Apr 8, 2024

As brokerages pivot to specialized training meant to empower buyer agents, new-home sales still provide plenty of opportunities for intrepid Realtors, development specialist Hana Cha writes.

Leaders in luxury: Lauren Holleran

Apr 8, 2024

Lauren Holleran, vice president at Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, is drawn to her career in luxury real estate not only for the chance to showcase beautiful properties but also for the opportunity to help people at different stages of their lives.

These top vacation home markets offer opportunities for every agent

Apr 8, 2024

These markets offer significant price appreciation and access to outstanding amenities, presenting a potential goldmine for agents. These include metro-adjacent homes and new front-running vacation destinations.

4 things to troubleshoot when your business isn’t growing

Apr 6, 2024

Adopt a growth mindset and embrace setbacks as a stepping stone toward progress, Side's Manny Solis writes. Doing this can cultivate resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

The NAR settlement would bring ‘significant benefits’ to buyers: CFA

Apr 5, 2024

That includes benefits for first-time homebuyers, who might be better served by inexperienced agents. However, some benefits require changes from mortgage lenders, consumer watchdog says.

The art of communicating value: Key strategies from top agents

Apr 5, 2024

Dive into a discussion with industry leaders as they share valuable tactics for effectively communicating the value you bring to transactions.

UWM CEO Mat Ishbia claims Rocket Mortgage behind attacks

Apr 5, 2024

Hunterbrook Media founder dismisses Ishbia's take as "baseless conspiracy theory", while Rocket says it and founder Dan Gilbert have no financial interests or relationship to Hunterbrook.