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Above: Dana Green, Frances Katzen, Lisa Nguyen and Kelly Boehmer  Building a well-structured team is the name of the game for those looking to join forces and expand their business while offering a level of service that can’t be matched in today’s competitive environment. But as the ground beneath the market continues to shift, team…

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As we move into the second half of 2025, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s Mid-Year Luxury Market Review reveals a narrative defined not by volatility, but by strategy, resilience and recalibration. From strong early-year activity to more measured moves in Q2, the past six months have marked a critical turning point in how affluent buyers and sellers…

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Mortgage rates have leveled out, remaining this week at the lowest percentage seen since October, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® from Freddie Mac. “Over the summer, rates have come down and purchase applications are outpacing 2024, though a number of homebuyers continue waiting on the sideline for rates to further decrease,” said…

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Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level in about 10 months—a shift that every real estate agent should be watching closely. Economic forecasts suggest an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is likely, which could see rates drop even further. While it’s natural to expect more…

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In a highly anticipated report released this morning, existing-home sales rose 2%, from a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.01 million in July, up 0.8% year-over-year, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). NAR’s Existing Home Sales report for July found that total housing inventory was up 0.6% from June…

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