ERA Real Estate is expanding its Coached Up Program with a Spanish-language component, part of a broader strategy to reach Spanish-speaking market segments while growing its national footprint. The program — led by brand president Alex Vidal — delivers training in English first, then offers Spanish sessions to support Hispanic agents and clients. “What we found was that we were starting to...

Mortgage rates have had a wild ride since Fed Chair Jerome Powell started talking at the Fed press event Wednesday, rising 15 basis points today. However, I think the bond market responded appropriately after the Fed meeting, and on Thursday morning. Why? Even though the Fed lowered rates, the tone of the press conference was not overly dovish.  Additionally, economic data has shown improvement in...

Los Angeles is full of gleaming new mansions with walls of glass, infinity pools, and every gadget you can imagine. But while the latest builds might dazzle with square footage and tech, they often lack the kind of personality you’ll find in a home that’s been standing for nearly a century. For architecture lovers and history buffs alike, L.A.’s older estates offer something more enduring: a...

Doing business with friends or family can get complicated. Here's what a professional real estate agent wants you to know before you seal the...

An equine veterinarian who recently moved to northern Westchester County, New York, found a home with charming details but a dated primary bathroom. She brought in Curated Nest designers Erin...

This suburban Boston family wanted to refresh its dated 1990s kitchen and improve function within the historic 1891 home. The original space included wood cabinetry with dark green trim tucked beneath a plaster soffit, plus a table and chairs but no island.After the...

Image Uma Moriarity says REITs have historically outperformed private real estate when Fed starts to cut...

While the industry enjoyed a solid start to 2025, travel patterns have slowed in recent months, analysts...

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the first time in nine months this week, trimming its benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of 4% to 4.25%. The widely expected move comes as policymakers seek to ease borrowing costs that have strained households and businesses across the economy. The decision, backed by Fed Chair Jerome Powell and 11 members of the Federal...

Although consumers are doing more independent research and home browsing than ever before, data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that 88% of buyers and 90% of sellers work with a real estate agent. How do these Realtor find consumers? Through real estate referrals. However, the way they meet their agents can differ greatly.  From buying online leads, to farming, to getting...