New-home sales plunge 10.5%, fall below expectations
Compared to December, new-home sales dropped 10.5% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 657K, according to US Census Bureau data
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 26
Former Colorado broker killed at luxury Belize resort he developed
Boris Mannsfeld moved to Belize in 2006 and founded a development company there in 2010. Two of his known associates were killed in a similar fashion in 2023 and 2024
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 26
The emotional toll of real estate (and why you can’t ignore it)
Your mindset, your habits and your emotional resilience will determine how well you handle the real estate rollercoaster, Aaron Hendon writes
by Aaron Hendon Feb 26
7 ways to detox your professional life and take back your sanity
Detoxing your work life isn’t just about eliminating what’s bad, coach Darryl Davis writes. It’s about creating an environment where you can actually thrive
by Darryl Davis Feb 26
11 pieces of rock-solid advice for brand-new real estate agents
New agents who want to start a real estate business and build momentum fast, Darryl Davis writes, can learn from more experienced agents
by Darryl Davis Feb 26
NAR makes $197M commission suit settlement payment
At least some of the payout will come from NAR’s reserve funds, including operating reserves and those collected from members specifically for lobbying and to advertise the Realtor brand
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 26
The marketing strategies that need to die in 2025: Pulse
Are you over cold calling? Sick of Facebook? We asked you to let us know which lead gen and marketing strategies you're no longer doing in 2025. Here's what you said
by Inman Feb 26
4-point business plan for real estate success in 2025
Communication, culture and self-care are at the heart of Houston broker Jemila Winsey's success. Find out how to plan for your own triumphs in 2025
by Jemila Winsey Feb 26
Trump signals tariffs on Canada, Mexico will take effect March 4
There's rising anxiety among investors and consumers about the potential impacts of a trade war, surveys show, with stock prices and bond yields retreating as March 4 deadline looms
by Matt Carter Feb 25
December home prices extend decade-long growth streak
The FHFA Housing Price Index (HPI) and the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices reported annual growth of 4.5% and 3.9%, continuing a streak of quarterly appreciation since 2012
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 25
Should I stay or should I go? A zero-fee touring agreement dilemma
Compliance expert Summer Goralik talks with Professor Tanya Monestier about zero-fee touring agreements. Are they an attempted workaround of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement?
by Summer Goralik Feb 25
A new-agent guide to the Clear Cooperation Policy
Opinion
New Inman contributor Vincent Cyr outlines the benefits of the Clear Cooperation Policy for consumers, agents and the industry at large
by Vincent Cyr Feb 25
25 Slack smarter productivity tips for real estate agents
Want to do more, communicate better and stay organized? Slack can do it all. Here's how to maximize its effectiveness for your business
by Christy Murdock Feb 25
19 skills every real estate agent will need in the next 5 years
The next 5 years, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes, will separate the real players from the ones who are just dabbling in real estate
by Chris Pollinger Feb 25
Offerpad losses mount as iBuyer acquires and sells fewer homes
$17.3M Q4 2024 net loss is a 28% increase from the previous quarter, as homes acquired dipped 9% to 384, and homes sold fell 18% to 503. Profits on each sale were also down 24%
by Matt Carter Feb 24