New-home sales beat expectations in March — by a long shot
The surge in sales was a welcome positive sign during a tenuous period for the US economy. However, high prices and high mortgage rates continue to curb homebuyers, new HUD data shows
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 23
Fair housing is not a checkbox. It’s the heart of our industry
Opinion
Fair housing is not just about reacting to injustice anymore, LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo writes. It's about proactively building a better future
by Doreen Spagnuolo Apr 23
In the face of bigotry and apathy, fair housing is even more essential
Opinion
As civic rights deteriorate, it's essential for Realtors to hold the line and ensure equitable access to housing for all, Sean Frank writes
by Sean Frank Apr 23
Here are your big ideas on how to improve fair housing: Pulse
We asked you to share your ideas for improving fair housing compliance, from political to personal and policy interventions
by Inman Apr 23
Turn a 'no' into a 'yes': Negotiation techniques for experienced agents
When you lead negotiations with skill and confidence, your clients feel empowered — and they’ll reward you with loyalty, referrals and long-term success, Mauricio Umansky writes
by Mauricio Umansky Apr 23
using chatgpt self coaching prompt as an ai meta coach
What if the fastest way to break through your biggest blocks was asking AI to call you out? Real's Drew Thompson explains how
by Drew Thompson Apr 23
LA agent caught smuggling 164 pounds of cocaine in Chicago
Jerome Nalbandian was caught toting 4 roller bags stuffed with 164 pounds of suspected cocaine through Union Station. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Deidre Dyer said, 'Wow. That's a lot'
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
Mary Lee Blaylock leaves HomeServices for Sotheby's Realty
Blaylock's move to Sotheby's International Realty comes about 1 week after Gino Blefari retired as HomeServices CEO, and Chris Kelly stepped into the role. She will lead brokerage operations
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
Listings are quietly 'commingling' on Zillow again after 4-year hiatus
In most markets, the portal has resumed displaying non-MLS listings alongside other properties in spite of NAR's no-commingling rule, the policy behind a lawsuit between Zillow and REX in 2021
by Taylor Anderson Apr 22
5 Instagram Reel ideas to grow your real estate brand, business
Focus on being helpful, real and a little bit creative in your social media content, Kate Hulbert writes, and the engagement (and leads) will follow
by Kate Hulbert Apr 22
Private listings just got real: State regulators have entered the chat
Opinion
State regulators are scrutinizing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Apr 22
5 ways to reset systems, scale with ease, future-proof your business
Shift your business out of survival mode when you adopt a CEO mindset, implement smart processes and procedures, and scale with the future in mind, broker Jessica Souza writes
by Jessica Souza Apr 22
Hanna Holdings lawyers dispute judge's recollection in recusal spat
Judge Stephen Bough refused to recuse himself from a case involving Hanna Holdings, saying their attorneys already had a chance to flag an apparent conflict. Hanna attorneys say it’s not true
by Taylor Anderson Apr 21
Tariffs to spur ripple effects across real estate, industry leaders warn
Rising construction costs and shifts in foreign investments will result in falling sales as the weight of the tariffs are felt across US housing markets, economists and real estate leaders told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 21
Agents find waning value in the purchase of portal leads: Intel
Nearly 70% of agents who have purchased portal leads in the past say they no longer buy them, citing 'time and money' needed for maximum ROI, according to the latest Intel Index polling data
by Marian McPherson Apr 21
real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how a combination of tariffs, economic uncertainty, and rebounding interest rates may cause both buyers and sellers to hunker down for now
by Jeff Tucker Apr 21