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.

CoStar scores win as activist investor drops Homes.com fight

The hedge fund Third Point was one of two major players that was strongly critical of CoStar’s attempt to compete with three leading residential real estate portals