HouseCanary CEO to Set the Record Straight on Google Partnership

Following the announcement earlier this month that Google went national with its initiative to embed HouseCanary-powered listings into its search portal, many questions have arisen about what it all means for the residential real estate industry. With the industry re-organizing around the flow of li

Embracing the “Why” and Combating Burnout

Trish Nicely Broker/Owner JPAR® Real Estate Professionals Hughesville, Maryland https://www.jparprofessionals.com  Region served: Maryland and the D.C. metro area Years in real estate: 27 Number of offices: 3 Number of agents: 47 Favorite part of your job: Watching agents grow In an era of technolog

Mortgage Rates Post Biggest Drop in 2 Months in Independence Day Boost for Buyers

Mortgage rates dropped substantially Thursday, as falling oil prices and the tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal pushed long-term borrowing rates lower. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans fell to 6.43% for the week ending July 2, down 6 basis points from 6.49% the previous week, according to Fr

Manhattan Luxury Market Booms Despite Mayor Mamdani’s New Tax on Second Homes

Despite New York City's first ever pied-à-terre tax on upscale properties worth over $5 million, the city's luxury real estate sector remains unbowed—in fact, it is booming. The tax championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani went into effect July 1, but Manhattan's luxury market continues to outperform, wit