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Redfin: Tariffs could halt trend of declining apartment rents
Redfin reported that the national median monthly asking rent was $1,610 in March, down 0.6% year over year and up 0.4% compared to February. This marks the 13th straight month in which year-over-year changes in rents have hovered within a narrow band of less than 1%.
Study shows brokerage leadership is a key factor in agent movement
The Agent Migration and Brokerage Model Performance Report, compiled by Recruiting Insight in collaboration with BoldTrail, found that 13% of active real estate agents changed brokerages in 2024.
California bill aims to address the rising number of homeless college students
The bill, introduced by State Rep. Corey Jackson, would require California community colleges and the California State University system to create overnight parking programs for students with housing insecurity.
The pandemic transformed real estate closings, but will digital adoption stick?
The pandemic finally forced real estate closing participants to examine how they conduct closings, fueling a digital movement that was previously slow to catch on. HW+ Premium Content
Fireside Chat with Casey Hurbis
In this session, Casey Hurbis explained that during this COVID-19 period, marketing will be about developing ways to reach customers while balancing the severity of the pandemic, executing effective creative, and pivoting quickly as priorities and market conditions change. HW+ Premium Content
Path to Pivot
n this session, Kevin Peranio, chief lending officer at PRMG, talks about pivoting to a consumer-facing strategy and what that means in practical terms for your marketing. HW+ Premium Content
