ICE signs Raymond James Bank to use Encompass mortgage platform
In announcing the second Encompass deal this month, ICE cites investments in mortgage technology and data that automate and accelerate the lending process from start to finish
by Matt Carter Jan 30
Josh Team makes a real estate comeback as SERHANT. president
The former Keller Williams president took a 3-year sabbatical from the industry, going all-in on being a dad. Team wasn't sure he'd ever return to real estate — until he got to know Ryan Serhant
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 29
Competition for spring listings will be fierce and starts ... NOW
Realtor.com data shared at Inman Connect suggests there will only be 3 listings per agent in 2024 and that sellers who want to close a deal in April are already looking for representation
by Matt Carter Jan 24
No agent? Efizbo says no problem: Tech Review
This platform still lacks some of the advanced tech needed to move the transaction beyond the reach of agents
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 19
How this Florida legislation could lead to more sustainable housing
Opinion
Attorney and new Inman Contributor Rachel Streitfeld examines how changes to Florida's zoning laws could free up vast tracts of land for high-density new home construction
by Rachel Streitfeld Jan 18
HomesUSA's Ben Caballero is changing how homes are marketed
As part of Brandon Doyle's Snapshot series he talks to HomesUSA founder and CEO Ben Caballero. Find out how this innovator is transforming the marketing of new construction
by Brandon Doyle Jan 17
NFX leads $80M round for Overmoon's vacation home fintech
Those wanting to sell a home to Overmoon can choose to do a 721 Exchange, allowing a property owner to conduct a tax-deferred exchange for shares in a REIT, or real estate investment trust
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 16
8 main takeaways from Sotheby's 2024 Luxury Outlook Report
Sustainability, global policy and technology are some of the biggest luxury topics going into 2024, according to the new report. CMO Bradley Nelson shared his insights with Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
3 ways to support diversity in the Hispanic real estate community
America's population is continuing to change, writes Tina Lapp. Generate success for diverse communities, whether they are new agents entering the field or clients looking to buy a home
by Tina Lapp Jan 12
Shortcuts to success: Listen and learn from these 5 people
Stop trying to reinvent the wheel in your business. According to Jimmy Burgess, there are 5 people who already offer a roadmap to your professional destination
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 12
10 word swaps that help your clients feel truly heard
Words are very powerful, writes broker Joseph Santini, so choose them carefully. You’ll reap the benefits of strong communication and greater success in both your business and personal life
by Joseph Santini Jan 10
49% of agents sold either 1 home or none at all in the past year: CFA
Agent 'glut' means part-timers are now the majority, leading to 'widespread incompetence and pressure to maintain high commission rates,' according to the Consumer Federation of America
Pandemic relocation boom wanes as remote work, cheap houses fade
The share of US homebuyers looking to move to a different city declined for the 3rd straight month in November, according to a new report from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jan 2
Artificial intelligence roused real estate amid a big year for proptech
Technology roared to life in 2023, sending a current of excitement across brokerages, MLSs and the vendors who serve both. But it was AI's rapid acceleration that drove the narrative this year
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 28
Title insurer First American and many subsidiaries remain offline
The Dec. 20 cybersecurity incident has derailed closings and generated complaints about the lack of communication since the company took some systems offline
by Matt Carter Dec 26