Staying in San Antonio After Building a New ‘Heart’ for Their Home

The Anconas found their bungalow cramped as their family grew. Despite limited space, they were able to create a large kitchen, dining and living space in an addition.

$1 Million Homes in California

A Queen Anne Revival in Yreka, a bungalow in Oakland and a condo in Los Angeles.

A bitter pill: More US consumers swallow higher rates, eye homes

For years, high home prices and mortgage rates have driven consumers from the housing market. That intimidation factor might be fading, Intel's latest survey of 3,000 working adults found.

How to launch a real estate listing like Taylor Swift drops an album

Taylor Swift didn’t just announce an album, she created a cultural moment. Here’s how to turn your listing into a must-see event with storytelling, anticipation and a some follower-fueled magic.

Outflank the competition with new data tools: The Download

Amid a divided housing market, new real estate data tools help agents and clients visualize the ongoing shifts that most impact their bottom lines.

Strategies successful agents have in common

How balanced, innovative marketing is winning and bringing agents quality leads, popular listings and a strong brand reputation.

Build a high-trust real estate culture beyond commissions

Foster trust, collaboration and mentorship to create high-performing, sustainable real estate teams.

The Ideal Moving Day Meal, Updated for the Online Era

First-time home buyers are commemorating their purchases by sharing images of a new home staple, takeout pizza, online.

The 60-deal-a-year referral-based blueprint anyone can implement

Jimmy Burgess outlines how this Virginia historic homes specialist blends community service with a personal touch to generate exceptional return on her marketing investment.

Are Remote Closings a Bad Idea?

The practice, which became more popular during the pandemic, does have its conveniences. But it never hurts to have everyone in the same room.

Small lenders oppose combining Fannie, Freddie into single entity

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should continue to operate as separate companies rather than merged into a single entity, and be regulated like utilities with a cap on excessive fees and prohibitions on backing risky loans. That’s the perspective of an industry group, Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA), that represents small- and mid-sized nonbank […]

Mortgage rates drop sharply as Powell shifts stance on rate cuts

Investors pushed bond yields and mortgage rates down Friday after Fed chair says policymakers are starting to see unemployment as a bigger risk to the U.S. economy than inflation.

NYC luxury agent accused of biting child over concert free T-shirt toss

Compass agent Gail Bomze was arrested after allegedly biting a 7-year-old child during a free T-shirt toss at East Hamptons' Tuesdays on Main beach concert series. Bomze denies the allegations and says she was pushed to the ground by teenagers during the event.

Yes, inventory’s up, but de-listings and expireds slow growth

Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at inventory levels and writes that, while sellers are willing to list, they won't bend on price.

Why every real estate agent ought to care about urban design

Understanding the principles of urban design can help you help your clients find more than a home; they'll find the setting for a new lifestyle, Jason Haber writes.

Presenting price in today’s changing market: Now Streaming

Real estate coach Darryl Davis offers insights for conducting pricing discussions with seller clients, even as the market shifts.

Data confirmation, compensation, Opendoor resignation: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Pulte dismisses claims he is ‘weaponizing’ mortgage fraud

A "Wall Street Journal" editorial calls Pulte's criminal referral of Federal Reserve governor "an ominous turn in political lawfare" and warns that "weaponizing" Fannie and Freddie's federal regulator "won’t build confidence in America’s institutions or markets."

$1.4 Million Homes in São Paulo, Brazil

Brazil’s most populous city offers contemporary brick houses, sleek condos with city views, and ranch-style homes.

This is where the future of Texas real estate comes to life

Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event.

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