Getting back to basics more important than ever for fall market

David Parnes, Tiffany Pantozzi, Bianca D'Alessio and Jill Biggs discussed their strategies heading for a slowed down fall market, at Inman Connect.

Insurance industry veteran re-ups for another 3 years as Stewart CEO

Fred Eppinger who is credited with generating "record-setting growth and success" earned $5.15 million in total 2021 compensation, the company said.

CredEvolv coaches homebuyers to help them qualify for mortgages

Integration with Freddie Mac's HomeCoach tool lets housing counselors access automated underwriting tools used by mortgage lenders.

Neoclassical-style townhouse in Manhattan sells for $57M

The sale is just the latest in a number of high-end townhouse transactions in the city in recent months, following on the heels of two other $50 million townhouse deals.

Square footage in suburban homes now worth more than in cities

The typical home in a suburban neighborhood was worth $206 per square foot during the four weeks ending Sept. 25, just above the typical urban home which was worth $205 per square foot, according to Redfin.

Don’t call it a ‘presentation’: How to nail your first ‘listing conversation’

Dave Karoly, vice president of sales at Lamacchia Realty and a head trainer at Crush It in Real Estate, discussed the essentials of that first big presentation during an Inman Connect session on Tuesday.

7 tactical marketing strategies to prepare agents for success in 2023

During an Inman Connect panel on Tuesday, social media coach, speaker and foreclosure expert Marki Lemons-Ryhal shared key tips for agents to up their marketing games.

Homebuilders suspect demand for new homes will fall even further

With sales already slipping off highs from earlier in the pandemic, a survey of builders released Tuesday by the National Association of Home Builders suggests the bleeding may have just begun.

Here’s why video is one of the best lead generation strategies today

As the market shifts, agents need to reconnect to the fundamentals of their business, agents said at Inman Connect — and leverage video in any and every way.

Heading off surprises helps keep deals on track as rates rise

Power buyers and mortgage lenders are providing certainty to homebuyers and sellers, industry leaders said at Inman Connect on Tuesday.

3 leaders reveal the ‘blessing and curse’ of the fall housing market

During their latest Connect Now appearances on Tuesday, Tommy Choi, Quintavius Burdette and Vanessa Bergmark share their unique challenges as the market shifts and how they're preparing their clients for success.

Gary Keller: 2022 poised to become ‘second worst’ deal year in history

Keller said during Inman Connect, that transactions could be down nearly as much as during the Great Recession, though he added there are still opportunities for those in real estate.

RealPage software may have pushed US rents sky high, new report says

The report, out Friday from news non-profit ProPublica, focuses on YieldStar, a piece of software the property management company says on its website is geared toward "optimizing rent pricing."

Rent-to-own startup Landis raises $40M from Google, Jay-Z and NAR

The new Series B funding will go toward boosting the company's homeownership coaching program, growing its team and expanding to new markets.

Lesson Learned: Preparation is the recipe for success

Find out how Miami real estate agent Tania Weiss learned that preparation and persistence are key to cooking up winning deals.

No clients? 11 things you should be doing right now

If you're just starting out, your first task is to build up your pipeline of potential clients. Coach Darryl Davis offers strategies for doing that, even without a big marketing budget.

It’s time for the mortgage industry to create meaningful options for homebuyers

Although mortgage companies go all-in on layoffs and bemoan the state of the industry, they’re failing to provide truly helpful solutions that would reassure buyers and get them into homes. Broker Troy Palmquist calls on big banks and MLSs to promote some of the tools that have worked in the past.

Get more done! How to leverage automation to lighten your daily workload

If you've put together systems and processes to streamline your business, it's time to automate their implementation for even more efficiency. Jeremy Knauff offers actionable strategies for putting it all together.

3 reasons New Yorkers are moving to Florida permanently

What’s incentivizing the migration to Florida? According to Florida real estate agent Bonnie Heatzig, affordability, jobs and educational choice are just some of the reasons people are making the move.

Industry groups renew push for lower FHA mortgage premiums

The Black Homeownership Collaborative also asks HUD to ditch a "life of loan" requirement that forces homeowners to continue paying mortgage insurance premiums in perpetuity.

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