Only 29% of agents are doing deals. Here's how to be one of them
From underqualified agents to mindless recruiting practices, team leader Carl Medford outlines the things that need to change in order to elevate the industry
by Carl Medford Feb 6
Pullback in mortgage rates spurs refis but not purchase loans
Requests to refinance were up 12% week over week and 17% from a year ago last week after rates for 30-year fixed-rate loans pulled back to the lowest level in 6 weeks
by Matt Carter Feb 5
Stephen Kotler steps down as Western Region CEO at Elliman
Kotler has been with Elliman for more than 30 years, and will return to work in sales alongside his brother and son on the Kotler Team in NYC following a tumultuous period for western operations
Holly Parker joins Compass after 25 years at Douglas Elliman
Luxury real estate powerhouse Holly Parker is making a big move — after 25 years with Douglas Elliman, she's taking her team to Compass in New York, the brokerage announced Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 5
Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary in 55-44 vote
Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
How to create a financial plan as a brand new team leader
With careful planning and strategic execution, you can achieve your financial objectives and lead your real estate team to long-term success, Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Feb 5
Here's how you feel about Trump's 1st wave of executive orders: Pulse
We asked what you think about the president's 1st few weeks in office and whether his proposed policies are poised to help or hurt the housing market
by Inman Feb 5
Inventories on track to normalize in 40% of US markets this year
After growing by 22% last year, inventory is 'a bright spot for a market that’s been dealing with deep deficits in recent years,' according to ICE Mortgage Monitor report for February
by Matt Carter Feb 4
Texas-based mega MLS will no longer require Realtor membership
The Austin Board of Realtors' Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1
Wells Fargo closes 2 more consent orders in quest to shed asset cap
Getting out from under $1.95T cap would allow bank to grow its deposit base, providing more room on the balance sheet to originate jumbo mortgages too big for Fannie and Freddie
by Matt Carter Feb 4
Commissions have fallen for homes above $500K, Redfin says
Overall buyer’s agent commissions average 2.37%, essentially unchanged since August. Commissions rose for homes below $500K, according to the new report
by Taylor Anderson Feb 4
Climate change reshapes real estate, putting $1.5T in value at risk
Climate change has shaken up the US real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 4
Nominate a rising star of the real estate industry
Public nominations are now open in 6 categories for 2025, recognizing the real estate industry's emerging leaders
by Inman Feb 4
The future of the MLS: A proposed path toward a national network
Opinion
Achieving a national multiple listing service should be our top priority as Realtors, Michigan-based @properties Christie’s International Real Estate broker Chris Marzke writes for Inman
by Chris Marzke Feb 4
A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: 'I'm still pissed'
First Team CEO Michele Harrington's company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR's involvement, have played out
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4