Politics What does the Fed’s rate increase mean for housing after so many years without one? Interest rates are gradually going back up, which confirms that unemployment is low, gas prices are low, debt is low and wages are picking... Gary PicarielloDecember 23, 2015
Op/Ed How to build a stellar sales pipeline for 2016 Emotions can get in the way when you are stressed out or anxious about making a sale (or not making one). Removing emotion from... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistDecember 22, 2015
Real Estate Big Data How many vacant homes are in your zip code? Vacant homes are at an all-time low which is bad news for the housing market. What does your zip code look like, and what... Gary PicarielloDecember 22, 2015
Real Estate Marketing Facebook quietly launches another place for ratings and reviews: Time to shine! Got a Facebook page for your real estate biz? Now users can find you through search, look at reviews, and rate your services. Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterDecember 21, 2015
Real Estate Technology Drone owners MUST register their drones starting December 21 (hint: that’s today) The FAA put together a plan, now in the implementation stage - beginning December 21, drone owners must register with the government. Jack Lloyd, Senior Staff WriterDecember 21, 2015
NAR Reports NAR unleashes new economic index, revealing Americans’ attitudes toward homeownership, economy, personal finance outlook Housing affordability is an increasingly threatening issue, but consumers still feel confident about buying and plan to do so. Tara Steele, Staff WriterDecember 17, 2015
Op/Ed 2015 holiday gift guide for the real estate professional (or anyone, probably) Whether you’re buying for a coworker, the agent that helped you close on your home, or trying to drop some hints about what your... Jenna SnavelyDecember 16, 2015
Politics HUD’s next round of grants, and why agents should care HUD is on their next round of grants, and this time it's all about community revitalization. Here's why any practicing real estate professional should... Gary PicarielloDecember 16, 2015
Real Estate Big Data Huge state Supreme Court ruling against MERS marks yet another chapter in the robo-signing debacle MERS has won and lost many battles across the states, with yet another state Supreme Court ruling against them. Their role in the mortgage... Ellen Vessels, Staff WriterDecember 16, 2015
Real Estate Technology Control your smart home with Lola, the small device with a big job Lola by ViVoka is an automated smart home control center that is easy to set up, energy-saving, and controlled by voice or your smart... The American Genius StaffDecember 15, 2015