Becoming Agents of Change to Combat Bias in Real Estate
While the terms “bias” and “discrimination” tend to evoke mixed emotions among real estate professionals, they’re also two challenges that industry leaders are working to overcome. One way to accomplish this goal is through accountability, culture change and training, says Bryan Greene, vice president, policy advocacy at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Greene has […]
America’s Racial Homeownership Gaps Remain Focus of the Present and Future
NAR CEO Bob Goldberg looks at the history of division in our nation and examines what the future of healing looks like, particularly regarding racial homeownership gaps that persist today. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Cash Is King, No Matter the Market
As multiple offers have become increasingly common (if not the norm) in markets all over the country, real estate agents and their buyers are becoming all too familiar with the feeling of losing to an all-cash bidder. And if those buyers could have offered cash, they likely would have—and won the bid. According to industry […]
Are You Coachable?
I think all of us at one point in time have had a coach playing sports in school, or a favorite sixth grade teacher who helped you see your unique gifts and talents just a little differently—which was mostly like your first experience with a form of coaching, whether you realized it or not at […]
Investing in Success: Strong Branding and a Robust Online Presence
Frank Polsinello, principal of RE/MAX Hallmark Polsinello Group Realty, is well known for his exceptional work ethic and sharp negotiation skills. He’s also passionate in his pursuit to exceed expectations for both his agents and their clients. With support from company vice president and son Brandon Polsinello, the team and its tech stack have grown […]
Fluctuation Vs. Real Change: COVID-19 Two Years Later
The world at large has seen more change, more upheaval over the past two years than at any time since perhaps the 1940s. Two years ago, no one could have anticipated the enormous, world-wide tragedy of the pandemic and resulting pivot in priorities—with real estate marked by both new trends and an acceleration of existing […]
Two-Thirds of Metros Reached Double-Digit Price Appreciation in Fourth Quarter of 2021
In Q4 2021, 67% of Metros Saw Double-digit Price Rise With sustained price appreciation and higher mortgage rates, affordability of single-family homes worsened in Q4 2021. Media Contact: Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178
Thoughts on Leadership: 8 Ways to Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
February is Black History Month and last week, we celebrated the leadership thoughts of Russell Wilson. This week, I’d like to highlight my good friend and former All-Pro defensive back for the Los Angeles Rams who is now president and CEO of World Class Coaches Johnnie Johnson. This spotlight is especially pertinent because Johnnie’s Rams […]
Commercial Weekly: Apartment Demand is Normalizing but Rents Likely to Keep Rising in 2022
Apartment demand is still outpacing supply across all classes of apartments and with demand likely to rise, rental prices are also likely to rise. www.nar.realtor – Research
Zillow Looking to Ease the Homebuying Journey Post-iBuying
There are few events that perplexed the real estate industry as much as Zillow’s exodus from iBuying late last year. Even now—months after the tech giant announced that it was sunsetting Zillow Offers— discussions about the digital homebuying, cash offers and algorithmic house flipping future are rarely had without mentioning Zillow. However, another question that […]