Mortgage demand crumbles as rates are on the rise again
With mortgage rates back to where they were last summer, purchase applications are coming in at the slowest pace since February 2024, Mortgage Bankers Association lender survey finds
by Matt Carter Jan 8
Century 21 announces inaugural '30 under 30' honorees list
The brokerage chose the honorees based on sales volume, customer satisfaction, community involvement and social media presence. California had the greatest number of honorees
by Marian McPherson Jan 8
LA communities face devastation amid slew of historic wildfires
LA agents told Inman they were checking in on clients and keeping an eye on evacuation orders while lamenting the 'catastrophic' toll the wildfires were taking on the community and market
This strategy took Lauren Freedman to the Top 0.1% of Realtors
Rick Guerrero delves into Freedman’s inspiring story and how her journey can guide aspiring agents in navigating our ever-evolving industry
by Rick Guerrero Jan 8
Why Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is right for real estate brands
If you’re considering a fresh new look for your marketing collateral and platforms in 2025, marketing expert Jon Krabbe writes, Mocha Mousse is a perfect choice
by Jon Krabbe Jan 8
4 secrets for making every moment count in real estate
Real estate success is about more than closing deals, Nick Schlekeway writes. It’s about becoming an indispensable resource for clients and creating value that goes beyond transactions
by Nick Schlekeway Jan 8
Breaking the stigma and fighting bias around VA home loans
Misconceptions about VA home loans keep hard-working and well-prepared military veterans from the American dream of homeownership, veteran and team leader Cheryl Arroyo writes
by Cheryl Arroyo Jan 8
The real estate trends you're watching in 2025: Pulse
Here's what you're looking at to make sense of the 2025 real estate market's potential
by Inman Jan 8
Oren Alexander misses hearing, mistakenly sent by Feds to NY
In a bizarre mixup, Oren was accidentally flown to New York City by the US Marshals Service on Tuesday, even though he was due to appear in court in Miami for a bail hearing
34% of homeowners say they'll never sell their home: Redfin
High home prices and elevated mortgage rates have pushed turnover rates to the lowest level in decades. Baby boomers and Gen Xers are most likely to say they'll never move
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear NAR case against DOJ
Justices will review NAR's petition on Friday and post their decision on Monday. The trade group seeks 'to clarify that the government must keep its contractual promises just like other parties'
Tracy Tutor and her team leave Douglas Elliman for Compass
The Tracy Tutor Team expanded into Texas in 2022 and now hold a portfolio of nearly $550M in listings. Tutor said the move will provide an opportunity to expand further into new markets
New agent guide to leveraging non-contingent offers in a hot market
Investor Zain Jaffer offers tips for conducting due diligence and presenting a competitive offer that's unencumbered by contingencies
by Zain Jaffer Jan 7
5 snack-sized 2025 predictions from a luxury real estate expert
Wondering what this year will hold for the real estate market? Luxury real estate expert Beau Blankenship shares predictions for real estate investors and the luxury landscape in 2025
by Beau Blankenship Jan 7
Take your mark, get ready, fence! to generate business in 2025
Broker Annette DeCicco offers lessons learned from her father, a hall-of-fame fencing coach, that can be your roadmap to generating more leads in 2025 and beyond
by Annette DeCicco Jan 7