Fall is Calling! That crisp chill in the air, leaves turning vibrant colors and yes—pumpkin-flavored everything. 

In real estate, fall brings its own energy: buyers and sellers return from summer vacations, inventory shifts, and serious deals start to take shape before the end of the year. I would say I hope you “fall” into success, but we all know thriving in our industry takes hard work; there’s no shortcut!

To help you get the season started on the right foot, I’ve gathered some informative and important articles below. Enjoy!

Best regards,

Rachel Showalter, Agency Operations Manager

AI innovations are changing the way we do business. They could lead to $34 billion in efficiency gains for the real estate industry by 2030, according to Morgan Stanley Research, which analyzed tasks performed by 162 real estate investment trust (REIT) and commercial real estate (CRE) firms, with a combined $92 billion of labor costs and 525,00 employees.

The Federal Reserve will meet on September 16–17, and all eyes are on whether it will cut rates, keep them steady or even raise them. Inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, most recently holding at 2.7% in July after several months of increases. The central bank has kept rates unchanged at its last five meetings, but how will the latest economic data influence its next move? Read this article for more insight.

Putting your learning and professional growth on the back burner is a missed opportunity, especially during this time of year. Instead, you should embrace a back-to-school mindset. You can do that with the help of these tips on making time by managing your energy, aligning learning with the business and personalizing your path.

Today, many builders have more homes that are finished and sitting on the market than normal. And that means they’re motivated to sell, which can work in a buyer’s favor. Data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows 66% of builders offered sales incentives in August, reaching a 5-year high.