Tariff fears sour consumer sentiment, push mortgage rates up
The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment fell 11% from March to April to 50.8 and is now lower than it was at any point during the 2007-2009 Great Recession
by Matt Carter Apr 11
The Land Report, Land id profile nation's 100 largest landholdings
At No. 1 on the list is the Emerson Family of California, who own and run Sierra Pacific Industries. Their holdings total 2.411M acres throughout the Golden State, Oregon and Washington
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 26
Debate over title insurance alternatives is heating up again
Republican attorneys general in 14 states urge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator to kill a pilot program that allows some borrowers to refi without obtaining title insurance
by Matt Carter Jul 25
How you think buyers will pay their agents post-settlement: Pulse
You have plenty of ideas about how buyers might be paying for agent services moving forward. Here are the ones you shared with us
by Inman May 22
Sitzer judge grants preliminary approval for NAR settlement
Judge Stephen R. Bough ruled that the sweeping changes NAR agreed to were 'fair, reasonable and adequate' and set a final approval hearing for November
by Taylor Anderson Apr 23
Broker Spotlight: Kim Stem, ERA Doty Real Estate
Learn how a generous friend helped this award-winning Arkansas broker launch her epic 25-year career in real estate
by Christy Murdock Mar 14
ACI paying another $20M to settle mortgage payments debacle
In settling with state regulators, the Miami-based electronic payment processor is looking to close the books on a 2021 test that triggered $2.3B in erroneous mortgage payments
by Matt Carter Oct 17
Serious mortgage delinquencies could bounce from 17-year low
Early-stage delinquencies have increased for 3 months in a row, suggesting that delinquency rates may be nearing a bottom, according to Black Knight's first look at August mortgage data
by Matt Carter Sep 25
NAR pushes back on harassment claim amid growing agent backlash
The National Association of Realtors tapped an independent law firm to investigate sexual and racial harassment allegations, ultimately choosing to 'reject' claims made by a former employee
And the cheapest state to buy a home is…
Illinois is the cheapest state to purchase a home, due to a study by California-based boutique brokerage RubyHome. The study focuses on the income-to-sale price ratios for each state
by Marian McPherson Apr 28
Real estate agents band together for recovery in tornado-stricken states
Tornadoes ripped through six states between Friday and Saturday morning, wreaking havoc and destruction. Realtors told Inman that they were helping each other amidst the devastation
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 13
The secret to this brokerage’s culture? Being approachable
Here's how one broker-owner has cultivated an inviting, approachable culture that fosters trust and confidence within the local community, leading to consistent success
by Ben Fox Nov 17
These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home
It costs about 242% more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining US states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
Summer is the season for rental scams, Better Business Bureau says
Renters face the greatest financial losses due to scams during summer months, as peak moving season arrives and the rental scammers emerge
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 20
Get paid to move: 6 regions wooing new residents with cash perks
Economic councils across the U.S. are trying to lure remote workers with incentives like cash, community events with other transplants, free flights and in the case of the Northwest Arkansas Council, a bicycle. And it seems to be working
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30