Homebuyers continued to respond to market headwinds like high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty and failed to be drawn in by builder sales incentives.
Cash prevails as king when it comes to luxury
Luxury real estate agents can expect wealth strategy, "smart luxury," move-up buyers, the ultra- and aspirationally-wealthy divide, and cash purchases to impact the market in the months ahead.
$700,000 Homes in New Hampshire, California and Ohio
A Federal-style home in Francestown, a Craftsman in Los Angeles and a Colonial-Revival in Columbus
Ripple effect: The unseen influence of your real estate work
The next time you're questioning your effort and your impact, coach Darryl Davis writes, look at the ripple effect of all you do and the lives you touch.
How are you getting buyer leads in today’s market?
How are you bringing in buyers these days? How are you converting them into well-qualified, ready-to-buy clients?
So far, the conflict with Iran hasn’t nudged the US housing market. But could it?
Economists typically keep their eyes out for three key things when assessing whether a Middle East conflict could weigh on U.S. home sales. Here's what they are.
How to talk to clients when the world is turning upside down
Your clients don’t need you to have all the answers; they just need to know that you’re there for them and that you’re willing (and able) to help them navigate these rough seas, Spencer Krull writes.
5 family-friendly amenities that will make your next real estate sale
By promoting family-friendly amenities, Victoria Kennedy writes, you can make your marketing more irresistible to moms and dads who are ready to become homeowners.
Court gives 15 commission deals final approval in minutes-long hearings
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Waltz secures credit to scale foreign investment platform
Waltz, a tech-enabled fintech that helps foreign investors buy U.S. property, has secured a $25 million line of credit to scale operations.
Rocket rolls out bridge loan to win more business from homebuyers
New offering lets existing homeowners tap their equity to buy before they sell and make non-contingent offers to better compete with cash buyers in competitive markets.
Escrow under fire: When the playbook ignores the rulebook
Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines practices drawing fresh regulatory scrutiny, putting questionable and potentially unlawful incentives between brokers and escrow back in the spotlight.
Home price gains relaxed in April, near slowest pace in 2 years
The FHFA HPI rose 3 percent on an annual basis in April, while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index posted a 2.7 percent annual gain.
Opendoor ‘flipping the script’ by sending seller leads to agents
After pilot tests in 11 markets, iBuyer expands its Key Connections program that puts partner real estate agents in touch with "high intent" sellers who want to explore their options.
L.A. Homeowners Face Toxic Hazards After Wildfires
After the fires clouded neighborhoods in smoke, residents whose homes were spared learned that danger was still lurking in the walls, the furniture and the air. But their insurers have doubts.
In Los Angeles, a Blank Canvas Gets a Rock Star Makeover
The musicians Andy and Meredith Hurley bought a house that had white walls. Not anymore. Their designer also layered in plenty of patterns and textures.
Inman announces the 2025 Best of Finance Award winners
Inman celebrates 149 mortgage and finance professionals setting the bar higher in leadership, innovation and commitment to excellence.
Knocking at your door: How social responsibility shapes culture
By embracing service opportunities, The Agency's Vice President of Vibes Makenzie Green writes, agents and brokerages can transform their professional influence into a force for meaningful change.
Facebook Marketplace: The effective tool most agents skip
Holly Brink shares agent Abby Goodell's no-frills strategy for turning Facebook Marketplace posts into legit buyer leads and examines why most agents overlook the platform.
How AI is transforming the role of real estate reviews
While competitors focus on traditional SEO tactics, marketing expert Molly McKinley writes, forward-thinking professionals can build the review foundation that will drive AI recommendations for years to come.