Pros and Cons of Realtors “Sitting the Models” For Home Builders

As a realtor, having the opportunity to sit the model home for a builder can be exciting and challenging.  This arrangement can offer numerous benefits but has potential drawbacks that need careful consideration Sitting a model or inventory home for a home builder is not the same as hosting an open

U.S. Housing Market Gained $2.5 Trillion in Value in 2024

Two upstate New York metros—Albany and Rochester—had the fastest growth in aggregate home value, while Florida metros grew more slowly The combined value of U.S. homes gained $2.5 trillion in 2024 to reach $49.7 trillion, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered rea

Redfin Report: The 10 Most Expensive Home Listings in the U.S.

Coastal Florida and Southern California dominate the list of the nation’s most expensive homes for sale Half of the nation’s 10 most expensive home listings are in coastal Florida, three are in Southern California, one is in New York City and one is in Lake Tahoe. That’s according to a new report fr

Spring home selling season off to slow start impacting homebuilders, says Ivy Zelman

Ivy Zelman, Zelman and Associates Executive Vice President, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the homebuilders stock slump.