After a considerable waiting period, it looks like Zillow will officially acquire Trulia. It was way back in July 2014 when Zillow first announced its $2.9 billion acquisition of syndication rival Trulia, and now, after considerable anticipation, it seems

Agents never publicly disclose their splits, but should that change? Howard Schultz, the famed CEO of Starbucks, recently proclaimed that “the currency of leadership is transparency,” and his comment snuggled up quite nicely with what is a new trend

It’s easy to make these mistakes while using Facebook, but that doesn’t mean you should make them! Facebook can be one of the most useful tools in a real estate agent’s marketing apparatus, but there are definite mistakes that

Is “location, location, location” still relevant in today’s housing market? Absolutely! “Location, location, location” is one of those eternal mantras in real estate, but how much significance does it hold in today’s ever-evolving housing market? Unsurprisingly, the answer is:

A team mindset from the top down makes for a great culture and successful organization. Watch to learn three ways to create a team atmosphere and a culture of certainty, connection, and growth. Phil McShan is National Sales Trainer

What tips should you follow, to ensure that you have the very best interactions with your clients? We’ll start out with an obvious statement – any real estate agent’s business is only as good as their clientele, and the

Using data provided by CoreLogic, we look closer at the foreclosure and serious delinquency rates of the last two years. Last week, we reviewed CoreLogic’s latest foreclosure report, which provided a brief snapshot of national and local foreclosure levels

Danielle Hale of NAR tackles existing-homes sales to determine what the most popular closing dates of 2014 were. It’s a whimsical if not slightly tired cliché to say “it’s all in the timing,” but in rare form, it’s one

Sure, the economy is doing better than it was a year ago, but the narrative extends far deeper than that. New survey data from Pew Research is very much in line with the government’s latest jobs numbers, as more

Everyone wants to appear smart, but new research suggests that there are specific approaches one must take. First impressions are hugely important in real estate, and it’s especially important that you present yourself in an intelligent, learned light; after

We know that many Millennials are sitting on the homeownership sidelines, but what about the peeps who DO buy homes? We report quite regularly on the myriad reasons that Millennial homeownership remains low, but what the Millennials who have

There have been some positive developments in housing and the economy, as of late, that that has not translated to widespread sentiment among consumers. Call it “The Great Economic Divide.” Though the economy and the housing market have both

Homeowners look to spruce up the place in 2015; here’s how… When people hear homeownership, especially for first-time buyers, it’s easy to imagine this process in which an agent takes you around to a number of perspective properties, you

So, word is spreading that the FHA will lower the cost of its mortgages; here are the things you should know about it. News broke yesterday from a variety of outlets that the FHA is planning on reducing borrowing costs

Zillow opts not to renew ListHub contract and implements plan to secure direct feeds to local MLSs. Who holds of the gauntlet, Zillow, Trulia or realtor.com? “The Big Three,” they are called, and for good reason – combined, the

What obstacles remain in the homebuying process? Consumers have many expectations for the housing market in 2015, but they’re also operating under little allusion as to the obstacles that remain in place between them and their dream home. So