Don’t Skimp: Using a Free Lease Template Will Cost You More in the Long Run

A free lease template on a subreddit somewhere sounds like an appealing, low-cost option. But going the cheap route on your lease documents might actually cost you more than getting it right from the start. Here’s how to do that.

Agents have real concerns — but commission rates aren’t at the top

Despite ongoing commission lawsuits, agents are more concerned about the health of the real estate pie than the size of their own slice, results of the latest Inman Intel Index survey show.

What misconceptions about real estate do new agents have? Pulse

What were you unsure about when you started out in real estate? What questions have newbies asked you over the years? Tell us everything.

NAR president: The DOJ is a ‘bigger problem’ than $1.8B Sitzer verdict

In remarks made in Boston that were later posted online, new NAR President Kevin Sears declared business will change for Realtors — whether they embrace it or have it “forced down our throats.”

Luxury developer Nir Meir arrested in Miami Beach

Meir will be extradited to New York where he is likely to face charges of grand larceny and tax fraud from the Manhattan District Attorney.

Wendy Forsythe makes leap from brokerage world to coaching firm

The experienced real estate executive has led initiatives at Compass and Fathom Holdings. Now she’ll be president of Chirag Shah Coaching.

Prank? Protest? Graffitied LA high-rise sparks housing crisis debate

A group of graffiti artists tagged Oceanside Plaza, an unfinished downtown LA luxury high-rise located near the site of the 2024 Grammy Awards. The artists haven’t spoken about their motives, but the art has brought attention to the shortage of affordable housing in the city.

Housing sentiment improves on hopes for lower mortgage rates

Consumer sentiment toward housing increased to the highest level in nearly two years in January, with a record number of Americans expecting mortgage rates to come down in the year ahead.

Tampa Palms sees record $2.3M sale to end 2023

The 5,300-square-foot home was represented by Mary Renfroe of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty and features a wine room, a sauna, a pool, a koi pond and an outdoor patio with fireplace.

Realty ONE Group, RE/MAX, Keller Williams rank on Franchise500 list

Eight brokerages were honored on “Entrepreneur” magazine’s Franchise500 list.

Ryan Serhant touts new book, Netflix series on Andy Cohen

The broker and CEO said the forthcoming Netflix series that follows SERHANT. would “totally redefine the genre” but did not specify a release date.

Daily Search Forum Recap: February 7, 2024

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

Seven Gadgets That Will Clean Your House (That Aren’t Robot Vacuums)

While it can be fulfilling to put in the work and make your home spotless, you simply don’t always have the time. You might already have a robot vacuum zooming around to collect dust and dirt on your behalf, but there are a surprising number of lesser-known—and equally convenient—cleaning gadgets that could also be pitching […]

13 of the Best ‘Galentine’s Day’ Movies to Stream Now

Valentine’s Day celebrates your partner, but on Feb. 13, you honor your girlfriends. Galentine’s Day is a holiday whose origins date back to ancient times—specifically, a 2010 episode of the beloved sitcom Parks and Recreation in which Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) celebrates her support circle with waffles and gifts.  The holiday has since taken on a life […]

Wall Paneling Isn’t Just a Relic From the ’70s

If you’ve been considering upgrading your wall coverings, or you’re ready for a total remodel, you might not have considered adding paneling to your walls. While the term might conjure up images of a dated, partially finished basement from the disco era, modern millwork can be much more sophisticated, and comes in lots of styles […]