Home sweet profit: How vacation rentals fuel local economies
Opinion
Short-term rental expert Julie Brinkman sees vacation rentals as economic drivers that enrich communities as they generate income for homeowners
by Julie Brinkman Jun 27
New York brokers double down on FARE Act opposition as city fights back
The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the New York State Association of Realtors, real estate brokerages and landlords have appealed a lower court's decision to toss their free speech claims against the broker fee law
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 26
real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators, including some surprising upside despite a disappointing spring market
by Jeff Tucker Jun 26
Lessons from building Arizona's fastest-growing luxury brokerage
Sharing knowledge, lifting others and celebrating victories creates an inviting foundation for unparalleled growth, new Inman contributor Chris Morrison writes
by Chris Morrison Jun 26
Orlando Realtors and Supra settle case alleging member poaching
The Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) and the parent company of the lockbox firm informed the court they had agreed to terms
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 26
Rising wages and job growth pushed pending home sales up slightly in May
New numbers from the National Association of Realtors show that pending sales rose 1.1% year over year in May
Teams Spotlight: Lisa Simonsen, The Simonsen Team
Find out how this luxury broker and her team continue to set records in some of the country's most exclusive markets
by Christy Murdock Jun 26
Fed expected to resist pressure from Trump for July rate cut
As Federal Reserve policymakers await more data confirming that inflation has been tamed, futures markets put the odds of a September rate cut at 90%, up from 64% a week ago
by Matt Carter Jun 25
High-net-worths find safe harbor in real estate: Sotheby's Realty
A steady course is predicted for luxury real estate through year's end, the firm's mid-year luxury report said, creating 'compelling opportunities for strategic homebuyers and sellers'
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 25
New residential sales drop nearly 14% in May, their sharpest in 3 years
Homebuyers continued to respond to market headwinds like high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty and failed to be drawn in by builder sales incentives
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 25
Here's where you're getting buyer leads in today's market
We asked you how you're bringing in buyer leads these day and how you're converting them into ready-to-buy clients
by Inman Jun 25
So far, the conflict with Iran hasn’t nudged the US housing market. But could it?
Economists typically keep their eyes out for 3 key things when assessing whether a Middle East conflict could weigh on U.S. home sales. Here's what they are
by Taylor Anderson Jun 25
How to talk to clients when the world is turning upside down
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 rough seas, Spencer Krull writes
by Spencer Krull Jun 25
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
by Victoria Kennedy Jun 25
Home price gains relaxed in April, near slowest pace in 2 years
The FHFA HPI rose 3% on an annual basis in April, while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index posted a 2.7% annual gain
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
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 professional influence into a force for meaningful change
by Makenzie Green Jun 24