MLS Data Belongs to Us, Agents and Brokers, Time to Take It Back

The war for the right to monetize our, agent’s and broker’s, data from our local MLS boards is not happening during Sunday open houses or in living rooms. It’s being waged in federal courtrooms and corporate boardrooms where the value of our shared data—there would be no Redfin or Zillow or any othe

What is a Certified Distressed Property Expert?

The Certified Distressed Property Expert or CDPE designation could be valuable if you're a real estate agent. If you’re a buyer or seller, you might also need to know the benefits of working with these professionals. An Overview of CDPEs A Certified Distressed Property Expert is someone who earns a

The institutional investor footprint is shrinking

Top 10 metros with the highest institutional investor share of all purchases “Large corporate investors are often viewed as a primary driver of today’s housing affordability challenges, but the data show their footprint is relatively small and has been shrinking,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist

Housing affordability bill clears Senate as investor ban creates headaches

The Senate passed the bill 89-10, but House lawmakers say more changes are needed before it could go to President Donald Trump's desk.