Redfin CEO trying not to 'count chickens' after solid Q1 earnings
A solid Q1 earnings report has Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman feeling confident. However, persistent market headwinds are keeping the CEO from being too bullish
by Marian McPherson May 9
Judge approves Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements
The ruling by Judge Stephen R. Bough on Thursday resolves antitrust claims in the Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek commission cases. However, it won't quash other existing suits from buyers
NAR board of directors votes to keep membership dues at $156
The trade group had signaled plans to raise dues in 2025, but during a board of directors meeting Thursday at the Realtors Legislative Meetings voted 894-20 to leave them as-is for another year
How diversity can enhance your growth and enrich your business
Diversity is the way of the future, writes The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. Here, he unpacks the advantages of intentionally building a diverse team for your clients, your agents and your business
by Mauricio Umansky May 9
Broker Spotlight: David Caskey, Caskey Real Estate Group
Learn how this Manhattan Beach broker brings client-first service and genuine care to his Southern California market
by Troy Palmquist May 9
10 tips for hosting standing-room-only office meetings
Want your agents to look forward to meetings? Broker Joseph Santini shares 5 tips for making your office meetings must-attend events (and 5 things to avoid at all costs)
by Joseph Santini May 9
Mortgage demand picks up as rates retreat from 2024 highs
Some borrwers were quick to spring into action, with applications for purchase loans rising by a seasonally adjusted 2% and requests to refinance up 5% week over week, MBA survey shows
by Matt Carter May 8
Compass posts revenue spike and increases agent count in strong Q1
The real estate brokerage also managed to trim losses and achieved positive free cash flow for the first time ever in a first quarter, according to an earnings call Wednesday afternoon
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Former RE/MAX Northwest CEO moves Austin team to Compass
Matt van Winkle served as chief executive officer of RE/MAX Northwest from 2011 until 2022 and will now lead a Compass team
by Ben Verde May 8
Airbnb continues growth as Q1 profit more than doubles to $264M
Total revenue climbs 18% in the first quarter as Airbnb continued to add supply and benefit from a surge in bookings for events like the eclipse
by Taylor Anderson May 8
Consumer disconnect: Good time to sell means it's a bad time to buy
Fannie Mae's latest National Housing Survey finds 67% of Americans agree April was a good time to sell, the highest level in nearly 2 years. But only 20% said it was a good time to buy
by Matt Carter May 8
home prices increased in June
Low inventory drove prices higher nationwide despite some of the highest mortgage rates in decades, National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said on Wednesday
'Godspeed': Enforcement of NAR settlement changes shifts to MLSs
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings earlier this week, MLS executives were told they would be responsible for making sure real estate agents and brokers follow the new commission rules
Showcase your team's success: Enter the Inman Innovator Awards
Join us in celebrating real estate's best and brightest innovators at Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 31 to Aug. 1. Act now: nominations close May 17
by Inman May 8
How to ignore the legal drama and focus on the opportunity
Opinion
While you need to be aware of the changes going on in the industry, CEO Verl Workman writes, you also need to make sure to keep your focus on what you can control
by Verl Workman May 8