Does this financial analyst have an economic crystal ball?
Opinion
Could an obscure chart provide a roadmap for investment? Bernice Ross talks with money mentor Chris Naugle about a little-known pattern of economic trends dating back to the 19th century
by Bernice Ross Jun 5
Here's what agents are pulling down at the top US brokerages
With fewer transactions in play, agent recruitment and retention comes down, in many cases, to the way agents are compensated
by Mike DelPrete Jun 5
The agent's guide to crafting a winning unique value proposition
Your unique value proposition is more than just a catchy slogan. It’s a powerful way to differentiate yourself from your competition
by Jeremy Knauff Jun 3
Mortgage rates ease on debt deal, but jobs report fuels inflation fears
Friday's strong jobs report renews worries that the Federal Reserve is not done hiking rates to combat inflation as policymakers face June 14 decision to 'hike, skip or pause'
by Matt Carter Jun 2
UrbanDigs launches custom advisory service for NYC agents
UD Advisor examines listings and more with hyper-local market data, relevant sales and custom analytics to provide agents with actionable recommendations, Inman has exclusively learned
Hiring in real estate ramps up — but lags behind other industries: Labor
May was a strong hiring month for the US as a whole. But in a down market, real estate didn't quite keep pace, according to new jobs data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston Jun 2
Will AI replace real estate agents?
Opinion
While AI has the potential to automate and certainly enhance many aspects of the real estate industry, it is unlikely to replace human agents completely anytime soon
by Ken Sisson Jun 2
82% of Americans favor upzoning as fix for skyrocketing housing costs
Zillow's survey revealed overwhelming support for accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes and other dense-housing complexes as housing costs have doubled from pre-pandemic levels
by Marian McPherson Jun 1
Ready to blow up your team? 5 tactics to turn it around
Opinion
It's time to take a hard look at your organization, and the way you do business, so that you can flourish in today's market
by Craig Reger Jun 1
Unconventional mortgage loans: Help for 1099 clients and investors
Opinion
For agents, sharing these programs with those who would not normally qualify for a traditional conventional loan can be a huge lead generator for their business for many years to come
by Bernice Ross Jun 1
'Big Short' investor: Flooding is the next great threat to home values
Dave Burt, who made a fortune leading up to the Great Recession and later earned notoriety in the 2015 film 'The Big Short,' is sounding the alarm about a growing threat to housing prices: flood risk
by Ben Verde May 31
How AAPI migration drives local real estate markets
The AAPI community is driving the local housing market in Washington, D.C., based on factors like cost and educational opportunity
by Thai Hung Nguyen May 31
Redfin CEO, others deflate Elon Musk's housing 'meltdown' theory
The Tesla CEO just predicted a coming collapse in the housing market, but Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman and other experts say the conditions that would lead to a meltdown just aren't there
by Jim Dalrymple II May 31
A squad of economists is waging a stealth war on America's '30% rule'
The Brooke Amendment — a law otherwise known as 'the 30% rule' that has shaped US housing policy since the 1960s — is in the crosshairs as spending on real estate soars to record heights
by Marian McPherson May 31
State Farm exits California homeowners' insurance market
Inflation, construction costs and intensifying wildfire seasons pushed State Farm to stop taking new homeowners' insurance applications in California, the insurance giant announced Friday
by Marian McPherson May 31
'Inflation is still running too high': Homebuyers stunned by rate surge
Requests for purchase loans were down last week by 31% from a year ago as rates rose to a 2023 high and homes remained scarce, according to the MBA's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey
by Matt Carter May 31