Investors bullish on Blend on Q2 earnings and revenue beat
Cloud banking software provider continues to grow consumer banking revenue, while reversing the decline in its main line of business of providing services to mortgage lenders
by Matt Carter Aug 9
Lofty acquires real estate CRM company Firepoint
While there is overlap in a number of product features, Firepoint's integration should bolster Lofty's CRM features, web marketing and namely, its customer base
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 9
Offerpad confirms layoffs after ‘restructuring’ amid down market
The iBuyer declined to confirm how many employees have been let go. Recent SEC filings show widespread cuts compared to a year earlier
by Taylor Anderson Aug 9
What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing
Opinion
Curious about the candidates' housing plans? Inman contributor Rachael Hite rounded up each campaign's talking points so that you can decide which policy might have a positive impact
by Rachael Hite Aug 9
More agents leave Official in wake of Alexander brothers' departures
At least 5 agents based in New York and Miami have left the firm in about the last week. Previously, West Coast founding broker Tyrone McKillen had also left the Side-backed brokerage
Falling rates pique buyers' interest, but not their pocketbooks
A surprise drop in mortgage rates got homebuyers off the sidelines and into home tours. However, affordability and recessionary concerns have kept buyers from making purchases
by Marian McPherson Aug 9
E&V's Anthony Hitt says the best thing agents can do now is 'focus'
The Engel & Völkers Americas president and CEO took time to chat with Inman and shared why agents should be concentrating on relationships — not confusion around commission lawsuits
Commission, communication, compliance: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 9
NAR: Settlement mandates 'benefit' buyers and sellers
Consumer guides from the trade group offer a contrast to previous messaging, but also continue to promote pre-emptive offers of compensation to buyer agents
Investors aren't ready to buy in to Better's comeback story
Digital mortgage lender boosted Q2 loan production by 45% and says it's on track to originate more than $1B in mortgages in Q3 for the first time in 2 years, but losses continue to mount
by Matt Carter Aug 8
RE/MAX agent count drops as revenue falls for 8 straight quarters
Franchisor reported its US agent count fell 6.3% during the second quarter as revenue fell 4.8% compared to a year earlier, according to its earnings report
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
AI workflows, in-app loan application highlight latest from Waltz: Tech Review Update
New in 2025 is Waltz's in-app loan application, facilitating a fast, lightweight and consumer-driven process
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 8
Broker Spotlight: Louis Adler, REAL New York  
Find out why broker and co-founder of REAL New York Louis Adler wishes more agents promoted themselves and harnessed the power of consistency
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 8
Offerpad launches transaction oversight portal for agent partners
Powered by Offerpad enables the iBuyers's PRO and MAX agent partners to manage listings, get real-time transaction updates and directly communicate with Offerpad support staff
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
Tri-State Christie's Real Estate affiliate launches trusts division
Christie's International Real Estate Group has welcomed Howard Morrel and Leslie Hirsch to launch the Trusts & Estates Division to facilitate the sale of estates and trust-owned properties