Inman Handbook: Building teams in turbulent times
Teams have exploded in popularity in recent years. Now, agents say the pandemic-induced chaos in the economy has only made them more important
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 6
Unemployment rate continues decline in June, but virus still looms
The real estate sector — not including rental and leasing — added more than 18,000 jobs in June, according to the US Department of Labor in a report released Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
Keeping It Real: What's next in 2020?
What's the plan after July Fourth? Continuing to do your part and be of service to those around you
by Peter Lorimer Jul 2
Inventory continues to fall in June
Housing inventory across the US was down 27.4% year over year, or approximately 363,000 fewer homes during the same period last year, according to realtor.com
Get it done! 4 tips for keeping your day on track
As we begin to enter the next phase, now is a great opportunity for agents to implement good work habits to maximize their productivity and return to business with greater focus than ever
by Santiago Arana Jun 30
Small business loan program ends with billions unspent
The Paycheck Protection Program suffered from a rocky rollout, but ultimately stops accepting applications Tuesday with more than $100 billion still on the table
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
Realogy unveils first-ever benefits program for AARP members
The benefits program will allow AARP members to receive $300 to $5,500 when buying or selling a home with one of Realogy's residential real estate brands
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 30
Making sense of the headlines: A look at housing affordability
Opinion
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why the issue stems from inadequate supply — in combination with rising, demographically driven demand — pushing prices to record highs and rising faster than incomes
by Matthew Gardner Jun 30
Share of mortgages in forbearance dips for second straight week
A new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that about 4.2 million homeowners were in forbearance programs as of June 21
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 29
Chime and social media ad agency Dippidi announce new partnership
The companies announced on Monday a partnership to help real estate professionals boost lead generation and conversion rates
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 29
Why MLSs should treat rentals the same as for-sale listings
There has never been a better time — or a greater need — to make rentals a mandatory property class. More data on the MLS, especially during a pandemic, serves the MLS and the brokers, agents and consumers who depend on it
by Cameron Paine Jun 26
The Real Word: How divorced couples should approach finding an agent
More this week: a discussion on the pros and cons of using gamification to boost agents' productivity, and Real Trends, which adjusted its ranking system this year
by Byron Lazine Jun 26
Summer outlook: Pandemic impacts may linger, but agents expect to close deals
More than a dozen agents who spoke with Inman said that inventory shortages and masks will probably be around for some time. But they're also seeing an active market in which offers are pouring in
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 26