Economics Crisis: Half of all renters can’t afford rent (why real estate pros shouldn’t rejoice) Rent is increasing faster than wages, and slowly but surely eclipsing mortgage rates, leaving middle America struggling to make ends meet. The American Genius StaffDecember 14, 2015
Real Estate Technology Smarten up any home with these awesome smart devices If you want a smart home, but aren't sure where to start, we've got some ideas for you - from mood lighting to baby... Megan NoelDecember 10, 2015
Real Estate Technology Let Schedulboss schedule your meetings and consultations For a lot of agents, scheduling with clients can be time-consuming and frustrating. Schedulboss is an all-in-one scheduling and service app. Stephen St. JohnDecember 9, 2015
Real Estate Marketing Wildly expand your Twitter presence with Flock, in only five minutes a day Got a Twitter but don't know where to go from there? Enter Flock: a tool for any agent that helps you target and engage... Rebecca Hansen, Staff WriterDecember 9, 2015
Real Estate Technology FAA task force proposes that all drones be registered with Uncle Sam We've been waiting for the drone verdict, and it's out: every last one must be registered with the government. Does this affect your marketing... Jack Lloyd, Senior Staff WriterDecember 3, 2015
Real Estate Marketing Marketing automation is all the rage: Here’s what’s concerning top execs about it Marketing automation is revolutionary and can dramatically improve results, but some aren't doing it well, and many can't wrap their minds around it. Gary PicarielloDecember 2, 2015
Real Estate Corporate Guyzar, LLC sues Zillow, Redfin, ESPN, and more – could you be this new patent troll’s next lawsuit? Guyzar, LLC is on the war path to defend their patent. But are they really the newest patent troll on the block, and are... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorDecember 1, 2015
NAR Reports Pending home sales stagnate: Good news or bad news? Contracts signed (pending home sales) remain unchanged in the most recent report: Time to brace for sliding sales, or a steady increase in 2016? Tara Steele, Staff WriterNovember 30, 2015
Op/Ed Raising the NAR: Sink ships or float boats? The board approved ZipLogix as a benefit to members: is NAR's decision going to raise low-performing agents up, or bring everyone else down? Sam DeBordNovember 30, 2015
Real Estate Brokerage Play your cards right and the Know Before You Owe mortgage initiative might make you the hero The Know Before You Owe initiative requires lenders to fully disclose mortgage information to customers. What can an agent do to help out? Hannah SchillingNovember 29, 2015