Broker Spotlight: Calah Andelman and Kaala House
Find out how these broker besties are building a market presence in Bentonville and why 'many of [their] all-time best days happened in real estate'
by Christy Murdock Nov 7
Mortgage rates not expected to budge on latest Fed rate cut
Move was anticipated by investors that fund most home loans, who have been driving up mortgage rates over concerns about inflation and pace of future Fed rate cuts
by Matt Carter Nov 7
Airbnb profit falls in Q3 despite growth in supply and demand
Travelers spent $20.1B on Airbnb in Q3, a 10% increase compared to a year ago, according to earnings results Thursday. Still, a spike in expenses as it seeks to grow overseas cut into profits
by Taylor Anderson Nov 7
Record number of Americans say they'd rather rent than buy
Housing market sentiment rose in October to the highest level since February 2022, but 8 in 10 consumers still said it was a bad time to buy: Fannie Mae survey
by Matt Carter Nov 7
Weichert follows eXp Realty's lead in settling commission lawsuits
Weichert has reached a settlement in a case known as Hooper, according to new court documents. EXp's settlement in that case sparked pushback from plaintiffs in a different lawsuit
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 7
Howard Lorber disclosed broker relationships in board investigation
Before his retirement, Lorber allegedly underwent a 5-hour-long internal inquiry, Bloomberg reported, during which he revealed relationships with Jennine Gourin and Jessica Cohen
10, 9, 8, 7… Happy 2025! Get a head start on your luxury business goals
Don't wait until New Year's to begin setting the table for 2025 success. Luxury expert Kofi Nartey offers strategies to implement starting today
by Kofi Nartey Nov 7
How to build a high-performing, interdependent real estate team
A truly cohesive real estate team, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes, can sustain long-term success while trusting, supporting and empowering each other
by Chris Pollinger Nov 7
The art of team selection: 10 tips for finding the right showing agent
Showing homes is a time-consuming, yet vital, part of the buying process. Coach Verl Workman shares how outsourcing the task can benefit your team
by Verl Workman Nov 7
Mortgage segment stands tall as Zillow posts revenue growth in Q3
Zillow tallied $581M in revenue between July and September, according to Q3 earnings released Wednesday. Revenue from the portal's mortgage business hit $39M, a 63% increase from 2023
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 6
Mortgage rates climb as investors weigh impact of election results
Appetite for bonds wanes as investors pile into the stock market and assess whether Donald Trump's return to the White House will fuel more government borrowing and reignite inflation
by Matt Carter Nov 6
Renter households surge as homeownership costs climb
Renter households increased by 2.7% year-over-year in the third quarter to a record 45.6M, a rate 3 times higher than the 0.9% uptick in homeowner households, according to a new Redfin analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 6
Inman On Tour brand debuts as part of expanded 2025 event lineup
Events tap into the regional synergies and local affinities of their host cities so more agents, brokers and tech founders can learn, network and experience the magic of the Inman community
by Inman Nov 6
Building a company culture where little things make a big difference
While metrics and KPIs reflect your company's performance, Leah McDonough writes, it's feeling valued and appreciated that defines company culture
by Leah McDonough Nov 6
3 ways to find freedom amid chaos by embracing detachment
Regularly practicing detachment by honing healthy practices, broker Pam Blair writes, may not change the outward outcome of events but can dramatically alter our internal experience
by Pam Blair Nov 6