World Property Ventures, a Miami-based real estate technology development company, is accelerating its efforts to reshape the global property market with a sweeping multi-division strategy aimed at modernizing how real estate is discovered, understood, financed and traded. Positioned at the intersection of proptech, digital finance, and AI, the company is targeting the $654 trillion addressable…
After two years of historic lows in home sales, the U.S. housing market is expected to rebound in 2025, according to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Speaking at the “Residential Economic Issues & Trends Forum” during the 2025 Realtors Legislative Meetings, Yun projected a 6% increase in existing-home sales…
Texas, Florida and California had most foreclosure starts in May The U.S. housing market sent conflicting signals in May 2025 as foreclosure activity dipped slightly from the previous month but rose significantly compared to a year ago, according to the latest Foreclosure Market Report from real estate data provider ATTOM. A total of 35,498 U.S.…
When you’re buying a home, one of the most important pieces of the puzzle is working with a real estate agent to guide you through the process. But how do these agents get paid, and who is responsible for covering their fees? This is where buyer agency compensation comes in. Traditionally, sellers have covered these…
If you’re thinking about moving to North Carolina, bustling cities like Charlotte or Raleigh might come to mind. However, this state has much more to offer. From quaint downtowns to festivals that bring the community together, North Carolina’s small towns are perfect for anyone looking to experience what life is like in its quieter corners.…
As the real estate landscape changes, sellers now have more opportunities to decide how to handle agent commissions, particularly when it comes to paying a buyer’s agent. While these costs have always been negotiable, recent changes in the industry are making it more common for buyers and sellers to negotiate who covers the buyer’s agent…
If you’re thinking about moving to Wisconsin, bustling cities like Milwaukee or Madison might come to mind. However, this state has much more to offer. From quaint downtowns to festivals that bring the community together, Wisconsin’s small towns are perfect for anyone looking to experience what life is like in its quieter corners. In this…
Signing a contract with a real estate agent is an important step, whether you’re buying or selling a home. It formalizes your working relationship, outlines expectations, and gives the agent the right to represent you. But what happens if you’re not happy with the partnership? Can you back out of a contract with a real…
According to AAA, two months following the devastating wildfires in Maui, most of West Maui will begin to reopen to visitors on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The tragic wildfires killed 97 people and destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina. The loss of life, property, cultural and historic sights, and livelihoods has led to…
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 29, 2023, U.S. mortgage applications decreased 6.0 percent from one week earlier. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 6.0 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis,…