Former new dev leaders at The Agency, Official launch Redeavor
The company's unique value proposition lies in its 3-tiered structure, founders said, where sales, advisory services and capital investment can all be handled by in-house talent
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25
DOGE claims to have 'recovered' $1.9B in 'misplaced' HUD funds
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims HUD funds were earmarked for the administration of financial services that are no longer needed, the agency announced on X Friday
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 18
Mr. Cooper's tech investments paying off as portfolio hits $1.5T
Dallas-based loan servicer is using AI to collect monthly mortgage payments from 6.7M homeowners, a business that generated $393M in pretax income during Q4
by Matt Carter Feb 12
Homebuyers gain leverage as sellers cut prices: Zillow
In January, almost 23% of sellers reduced their listing price — the highest percentage for any January since 2018, according to a new analysis by Zillow
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 12
Will HUD Secretary Scott Turner be good for housing?
Opinion
Broker and former US Senate legislative correspondent Cara Ameer offers issue-by-issue analysis of the confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, newly confirmed as HUD Secretary
by Cara Ameer Feb 5
Orchard blooms in 2 new markets — Nashville and Phoenix
Orchard customers can choose to 'move first' using a buy-before-sell structure or seek a fast cash-offer sales scenario, as well as select a traditional sales process
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 3
Housing advocates navigate the 'terror' of potential funds freeze
Housing advocates share how they're helping tenants navigate the confusion about President Trump's federal funds freeze, which is currently on hold until Feb. 3
by Marian McPherson Jan 29
Tracy Tutor and her team leave Douglas Elliman for Compass
The Tracy Tutor Team expanded into Texas in 2022 and now hold a portfolio of nearly $550M in listings. Tutor said the move will provide an opportunity to expand further into new markets
Team Spotlight: Meet the dynamic real estate teams of 2024
This year, Inman highlighted 19 dynamic teams in its recurring Teams Spotlight column. We've rounded them all up in one place. Here's a look back at 2024
by Christy Murdock Jan 2
Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem
Aleem, Redfin's chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
Inman On Tour brand debuts as part of expanded 2025 event lineup
Events tap into the regional synergies and local affinities of their host cities so more agents, brokers and tech founders can learn, network and experience the magic of the Inman community
by Inman Nov 6
Profits roll in at Mr. Cooper as it pursues tech-fueled growth
Deal to acquire Flagstar’s mortgage servicing business later this year is projected to grow Mr. Cooper's customer base to nearly 7M and servicing portfolio to $1.59T
by Matt Carter Oct 23
Mortgage rates bounce back to July levels on inflation worries
Another worry for bond market investors is quantitative tightening, the Fed's program to trim its massive holdings of government debt and mortgage-backed securities
by Matt Carter Oct 21
Flagstar shedding 1,900 workers, but many could land at Mr. Cooper
A majority of the 1,200 Flagstar employees being let go in $1.4B sale of the company's mortgage servicing business will be offered the opportunity to transfer to Dallas-based Mr. Cooper
by Matt Carter Oct 18
Beverly Hills-based The Agency tips hat to latest Dallas recruits
Led by Megan and Damon Williamson, The Agency's rapidly growing Dallas office most recently onboarded lux agents Courtney Michalek of Compass and Andrea Childress of Monument Realty
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18