At long last — down payment assistance is finally cool
By making homeownership more affordable, Bernice Ross writes, DPA enhances the value agents bring to the table and plays a vital role in making homeownership more accessible
by Bernice Ross May 28
Veterans Affairs will suspend rule blocking vets from paying agents
Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corridon said Tuesday the agency would lift rules preventing vets from using low-cost VA loans to pay agents until it engages in a formal rule-making process
by Taylor Anderson May 22
It’s not business. It’s personal
For multistate CEO and new Inman contributor Troy Reierson, doing business is about more than numbers. It's about a service-oriented approach that changes lives
by Troy Reierson May 21
Getting loud about my heritage has shaped my life and career
Celebrate AAPI month with Atlanta team leader Amy Tep by taking the time to understand the many different types of people who are part of the AAPI community
by Amy Tep May 13
UWM hiring 'hundreds' as mortgage originations surge 24%
United Wholesale Mortgage's $180.5M in net earnings were boosted by the sale of $70B in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and a $141M markup in the value of the $230B in MSRs retained
by Matt Carter May 9
An image of hands on a laptop keyboard with a digital overlay to represent AI for brokerage operations.
Qualcomm and Intel veteran Shawn Malhotra comes to Rocket from Thomson Reuters where, as head of engineering, he helped develop a cloud-based, API-driven generative AI platform
by Matt Carter May 6
Mortgage trends reflect a diversifying America: Redfin
Rising population rates and a shrinking racial wealth gap have led to a rise in new mortgage applications among homebuyers of color, according to Redfin's latest report
by Marian McPherson May 3
How buyer agents can level up amid commission uncertainty
Buyer's agents have a critical responsibility to be the best they can be, new Inman contributor Filippo Incorvaia writes, as they navigate industry changes and advocate for themselves
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
Ryan Reynolds creates Zillow ad inspired by hit show 'Bluey'
The season finale of hit show, 'Bluey,' focused on the heart-wrenching decision to move to a new home. Now, Zillow is using the cartoon to help children feel excited about their real-life moves
by Marian McPherson Apr 26
California Association of Realtors CEO resigns after 2 years
The California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has resigned, effectively immediately. Sebree left the Association 'to pursue other opportunities'
by Marian McPherson Apr 24
38% of homeowners couldn't afford their home in today's market
Historic rises in median sales prices and mortgage rates have locked homeowners into their homes, according to a new Redfin report. Baby boomers are least able to afford today's market
by Marian McPherson Apr 23
Teams Spotlight: Andrew Warburton, The Warburton Team
Find out how team leader Andrew Warburton and The Warburton Team promote the ideal of homeownership for everyone
by Troy Palmquist Apr 18
Billionaires brawl as everyone else just tries to get by: The Download
As mortgage heads from UWM and Rocket fight it out in the press, it seems like both agents and consumers are just wondering how they're going to pay the bills
by Christy Murdock Apr 13
More and more renters believe they will never own a home
Thirty-eight percent of renters don't believe they will ever own a home — up from 27 percent less than a year ago, according to Redfin
by Ben Verde Apr 12