Are we turning real estate professionals into gig workers?

The future of real estate should be about elevating professionals who combine expertise, experience and technology to deliver a higher level of service, Lori Muller writes.

How to turn a lead magnet into a reliable pipeline: Part 1

An effective real estate lead magnet lets you show competence, build trust and earn the next step without chasing, Josh Ries writes.

Why this Redfin data journalist traded her 2.9% mortgage rate for 7.35% — and has no regrets

I bought a house with a 7.35 percent rate in 2024. Refinancing the rate down to 6.2 percent the next year made the mortgage math easier to stomach. 

Buyer momentum builds, but it’s far from universal

More than 60 percent of major U.S. housing markets are shifting toward buyers, as Realtor.com’s new Market Clock highlights a growing divide between regions and evolving local conditions.