Trump administration lifts FHA appraisal bias protections
Lenders are no longer under orders to keep a sharper lookout for appraisal bias or have a process for helping borrowers who suspect appraisal bias to ask for a 'reconsideration of value'
by Matt Carter Mar 21
Tool Kit: A new agent's guide to fair housing laws
Fair housing violations can be avoided, trainer Rachael Hite writes, when agents focus on what matters most: giving everyone the chance to find a home of their own
by Rachael Hite Feb 27
Trending: Super Bowl ad wins, fails and media literacy lessons
From Nike’s success to Poppi’s backlash, Jessi Healey unpacks the biggest Super Bowl ad takeaways and why understanding media literacy is more important than ever
by Jessi Healey Feb 14
Doomscrolling detox: Stay informed without the overwhelm
Spiraling over the latest news reports? 5 tips for keeping up without freaking out
by Christy Murdock Feb 14
How to navigate a buyer’s cold feet without derailing the deal
Buyers may cancel a purchase due to anxiety about the market, trepidation about financial obligations or a nagging feeling that a more perfect home might be out there, Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Feb 4
What’s next for fair housing in an anti-DEI era?
Protecting fair housing must be a non-negotiable part of building a more inclusive and equitable future, Color of Money podcast host Julia Lashay Israel writes
Brad Inman proclaims real estate agents 'champions of the world'
Following a tough year of commission lawsuits and a challenging housing market, the Inman founder reminded real estate professionals Thursday that they are survivors poised for a rebirth
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Hispanic, Black homeowners are narrowing home value gap: Zillow
The typical Hispanic-owned home is now valued 11.9% below that of a non-Hispanic white-owned home, the smallest property value gap on record, according to a Zillow analysis released Monday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 15
3 reasons real estate agents should be investing in real estate
Implement the knowledge you already have to increase your income and grow your wealth as a real estate investor, investor and new Inman contributor Avery Carl writes
by Avery Carl Oct 2
$1M homes hit all-time high in US
A record 8.5% of all US homes are worth $1M or more, up from 7.6% last year and 4% before the pandemic, according to a new Redfin analysis. California is adding them faster than other states
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 16
6 steps for cultivating a culture of inclusion that agents want to join
Creating a workplace where all feel valued, welcomed and respected is vital to organizational success, Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Israel writes, and it doesn’t just happen overnight
NAR apologized for its racist past in 2020. But what's happened since?
Opinion
Cultural economist Mike Green looks at the aftermath of NAR's 2020 apology and what it would take to create a more equitable and inclusive US housing market
by Mike Green May 2
How accessible is your business for people with disabilities?
Don't let your office, your team or your website be a barrier to someone with disabilities, Rachael Hite writes. Accessible design benefits everyone
by Rachael Hite Apr 17
investing, investor, investment, passive income
Luke Babich suggests that by relinquishing a bit of control, you can unlock remarkable potential for gains by investing in real estate syndications
by Luke Babich Dec 19
5 reasons minority, LGBTQ+ buyers should invest in real estate now
Opinion
Don't let fear keep LGBTQ+ and minority clients from realizing the benefits of homeownership. Zak Shellhammer offers ideas for becoming an advocate and adviser for all of your buyers
by Zak Shellhammer Nov 30