Survey details ‘growing suffering’ for LGBTQ+ buyers, sellers

LGBTQ+ real estate professionals explain the impact of more than 320 anti-LGBTQ laws on LGBTQ homeownership and housing rights, in the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance's third annual survey.

Inflation rises during April but continues to cool

All items index increased 4.9 percent for the 12 months ending April, the smallest 12-month increase since the period ending April 2021, according to the Consumer Price Index Summary.

Regulator rescinds new Fannie, Freddie fee for riskier borrowers

Lending industry groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association called a fee based on borrower's debt-to-income ratio "unworkable."

United Wholesale Mortgage shares tumble as originations fade

UWM CEO Mat Ishbia highlights "operational profitability" as a $337 million write-down in fair value of mortgage servicing rights drives a $138.6 million first-quarter loss.

Mortgage applications surged last week but rates are climbing again

Applications for purchase mortgages rose 5 percent last week, but a strong jobs report and ongoing bank instability are pushing mortgage rates back up.

The seller’s market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory

A "drought" of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022 and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow.

Are you in a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Take Inman’s quiz

Are homebuyers asking for concessions? Are bidding wars ubiquitous in your market? Answer a few simple questions to determine if your area favors homebuyers or sellers this spring.

‘AI terrifies me’: Tips for Realtors on how to avoid the new tech’s pitfalls

At NAR's midyear conference, Senior Counsel Chloe Hecht offered best practices to help navigate artificial intelligence without running afoul of copyright law or the Realtor Code of Ethics.

The markets real estate investors are fleeing amid the housing slump

Despite economic turmoil, investors large and small are still a force to be reckoned with in the housing market. Intel broke down the cities they've soured on — and the ones they just can't quit.

Zillow 3.0: Is it working?

Zillow’s path forward depends on its ability to capture more leads, further monetize those leads and attach ancillary services like mortgage.

Mike DelPrete breaks down iBuyer Opendoor’s effort to right the ship

The dominant iBuyer has taken extraordinary steps to survive this period of upheaval, writes real estate analyst Mike DelPrete, who dug deeper into last week's Q1 earnings exclusively for Intel.

Living In ... Lyndhurst, N.J.

This Bergen County township has an increasingly diverse population and is ‘very much pro-L.G.B.T.Q.’ But its biggest draw may be affordability.

Lyndhurst, N.J.: An Inclusive Community With Affordable Homes

This once traditional Bergen County township has an increasingly diverse population and is ‘very much pro-L.G.B.T.Q.’ But its biggest draw may be affordability.

How to Compost, According to Gardening Experts

Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.”

$1.4 Million Homes in Pennsylvania, California and Virginia

An 1856 house in Philadelphia, a Colonial Revival home in Glendale and a midcentury-modern house in Falls Church.

Buyer leads from mortgage lenders: Take ’em or leave ’em?

In this week's Pulse, let us know whether cultivating referral partnerships with lenders results in reliable, meaningful leads.

8 tips for preparing your first real estate agent business plan

Preparing your first real estate agent business plan takes time, effort and research. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be long or complicated, just specific enough to outline what you want to accomplish. A well-prepared business plan will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success.

How to answer buyers’ top 10 most-asked mortgage questions

Agents should be prepared to answer their buyer's mortgage questions, including types of mortgages, lender guidelines, preapproval vs. prequalification and the closing process in the area.

Overspending? Here’s how real estate agents can rein it in

Overspending is a significant challenge that almost every real estate agent has to face. However, with the right strategies and practices in place, you can rein in your spending and significantly grow your profits.

Matterport Q1 revenue jumps as subscribers unexpectedly grow

On a quarterly earnings call Tuesday, Matterport told shareholders, analysts and media attendees that total revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $38 million, a 33 percent increase from quarter one last year.

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