The ambitious housing relief bill passed in July reflects NAR priorities and holds promise for a market recovery.

Different market conditions require new business approaches. The market slowdown of the last year and a half has been part of the driving force behind the change for many brokers who are switching gears.

Dick Sinapi offers potential buyers the convenience of brokerage, mortgage, and title services under one roof—and at a discount.

Small real estate operations have their own secrets for staying competitive against larger rivals, but they all share a steadiness in their approach, persistence, and an attention to detail that translate into a consistent, and satisfying, experience for their clients.

James Crumbaugh launched a 100 percent company in January, which lets associates keep more of their money than his competitors. He says he can keep the fee so low because his company is virtual, which means its brokers have no office costs.

Fast takes on the latest real estate news.

Fast takes on the latest real estate news.

Broker-owners who’d like nothing more than to get in front of the 38 million readers of Better Homes and Gardens magazine and the 5 million unique monthly visitors to the magazine’s Web site will have that chance in July when Realogy Corp. rolls out its newest franchise brand, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate.

Charm radiates throughout the beautiful old house your clients just bought — but so does cold air in the winter and hot air in the summer. Should you suggest that your clients increase the energy efficiency of their house?

Fast takes on the latest real estate news.

High energy costs are making Americans think twice about rampant development. Overwhelmingly, people want developers and local governments to make their communities less dependent on cars by rethinking land use and pouring resources into public transportation.

Housing forecasters agree that new- and existing-home sales and prices will bottom out this year, either in the second or third quarter, because of the underlying health of the U.S. economy.