Challenging
Report: Foreclosures Nearing Record Low Amidst Challenging Housing Market
While the rate at which home prices are continuing to grow is slowing down in markets across the country, they’re still registering at record-high levels in many areas throughout the U.S. The last time home prices faced such pressing affordability numbers was right before the Great Recession, from 2007 to 2009, which brought an extreme… […]
VIDEO: Midwest Regional Rookie of the Year on First-Year Success in a Challenging Market
Since jumping into real estate, Heather McColaugh has taken the industry by storm. After years of managing her career in pharmaceutical sales and caring for her three adopted children, McColaugh realized that something needed to change. “I had absolutely no control over my day, and no bandwidth,” says McColaugh, the 2023 Midwest Regional Rookie of… […]
Why 2024 Will Be Challenging for Multifamily Market
As we prepare to reset ahead of the new year, there are indicators that 2024 may not be the clean break from 2023 many are hoping for. The latest Multifamily Rent Report from Yardi® Matrix found that (as of November 2023), rent growth declined 0.4% year-over-year, after a period of tremendous growth in 2021-2022 (a… […]
Nurturing Agent Retention in Challenging Real Estate Times
In the realm of real estate, we find ourselves navigating through turbulent waters. The news media paints a gloomy picture, with low inventory and higher-than-normal mortgage rates creating an atmosphere of uncertainty. Oh, and the lawsuit too. In this challenging market, it’s crucial for real estate brokers to focus on agent retention and keep the… […]
Webinar Recap: How to Stay Productive and Competitive in a Challenging Market
The latest RISMedia webinar, Seize The Day: How to Stay Proactive, Productive and Competitive in a Challenging Market, offered agents evergreen advice on conducting their business and, in the process, securing listings. The event was moderated by Joe Rand, chief creative officer of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty. Panelists included Dean deTonnancourt, president & CEO… […]