Technology has dramatically reshaped the way that consumers and agents alike experience the process of buying or selling a home. The internet, cell phones, mobile devices and digital photo and video tools have played a prominent role in this

Can technology predict where leads will come from and which neighborhoods will be booming next? Agents weigh

Making the magic happen in real estate, reaching the highest level of production year after year, does not involve smoke and mirrors; it’s all about hard work, perseverance and confidence in your ability to get the job done. All

For many agents, a robust reading list helps them learn new techniques and information. We spoke with a few agents at the top of their game around the U.S. to find out what should be on your reading list

The start of a new calendar year is welcomed with parties, well-wishing and an eye toward new beginnings. But in the business and finance world, most people rang in 2019 fixated on endings. The business cycle, the bull market,

More than a year after being signed into law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act remains among the most well-known and hotly debated achievements of President Donald Trump’s administration. As the first tax filing season under the new law

When it comes to getting a clear view of the intersection of real estate and the economy, Lawrence Yun is perfectly suited to the task. The chief economist of the National Association of Realtors recently talked with us to

Rising Interest Rates Prompting Buyers to Re-strategize It’s no secret that interest rates have slowly, but surely, been inching upwards. A 5% interest will cause many buyers to pause and reevaluate their purchasing power and strategy. Even a quarter

We asked Boston real estate agents about their experiences working with managing brokers, and what they look for in one: Read more from our Managing Brokers and Leadership Issue: Cover story: What managing brokers do to keep their best

On average, American workers aren’t in love with their jobs. In a survey released prior to Labor Day this year, researchers from The Conference Board estimated that barely half of U.S. employees (51 percent) are actually satisfied with their job

Managing brokers play a vital role in providing agents access to the best resources and support available. They offer guidance when needed and can put their knowledge of the market into play to keep their agents fully informed of

Boston’s housing market has been as competitive as ever in recent years, not only for buyers and sellers, but for the real estate agents, loan officers and other professionals who support them. Mortgage lenders in particular are feeling the

Read more from our Mortgage Lending Issue: Cover story: How mortgage lenders and agents collaborate to succeed Interest rate hikes add to Boston homebuyer costs Mortgage fraud grows as home prices and demand increase Lender sentiment slips amid growing

Higher interest rates on mortgages and other loans increase the cost of purchasing a home using a fixed-rate loan, as is common practice. But even though average mortgage rates increased by less than 1 percentage point in the last

Instances of mortgage fraud risk grew 12.4 percent since last year, according to CoreLogic’s Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index. Approximately one in 109 applications, or 0.92 percent, of all mortgage applications contained indications of fraud. This is up from

Boston Agent Who’s Who 2018 is out now! Click here to see the best and brightest in Boston real estate today and what makes these agents, affiliates, association executives, lenders and more the top in their