Construction costs poised to rise up to 6% in 2024
Building costs will rise between 3% and 6% throughout 2024, depending on the market, according to data released Tuesday by cost management firm Currie and Brown
by Ben Verde Feb 20
Media startup Blended Sense rolls out partnership with NextHome
Austin-based media startup Blended Sense is partnering with NextHome to provide preferential pricing and specialized content strategy and education to the franchisor's 6,000-member network
by Marian McPherson Feb 20
Luxury Presence latest to unleash AI to automate lead capture
The tool capitalizes on a fast-moving trend in proptech — the automation of omni-channel prospect communication
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 20
Landlord accounting tips for a smoother tax season
There are ways to simplify the tax preparation process and stay organized throughout the year, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, so that when tax time rolls around, it’s smooth
by Ryan Barone Feb 20
WATCH: The real estate portal wars heat up
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addresses the rivalry with Homes.com and shares why competition is good for agents and consumers
by Jessi Healey Feb 20
Take the Inman Intel Index Survey for February
The Triple-I goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey
by Chris LeBarton Feb 19
Many hoped a March rate cut would boost housing. Now, it's not so clear
Most real estate professionals believe rate cuts by the Fed will be crucial for a sales recovery, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey. But the timing on those cuts is hazy
by Chris LeBarton Feb 19
Yardi predicts weak multifamily rental growth for 2024
As a result of the delivery of 540K new apartments during 2024, Yardi is predicting weak rental price growth in some markets
by Ben Verde Feb 19
4 common buyer objections and how to resolve them
When buyers express reluctance, they’re not necessarily telling you they don’t want to move forward, Luke Babich writes. Sometimes, they’re asking you to help them move forward
by Luke Babich Feb 19
WATCH: OpenAI's Adam Goldberg on developing AI clarity
A founding member of the company's go-to-market team, Goldberg outlines what it takes to make ChatGPT and other AI-based platforms work for you and your real estate business
by Christy Murdock Feb 19
Savvy tax strategies to see you through the 2023 tax season
As you gather 1099s and W2s and reconcile accounts, writes financial planner Jordan Curnutt, don’t sleep on these key tax planning strategies that can truly move the needle this tax season
by Jordan Curnutt Feb 19
6 scripts agents need for a time such as this
Meeting the unique needs of buyers and sellers today means knowing just what to say to generate important dialogues. Jimmy Burgess offers scripts that resonate in our current market moment
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 18
Buyer agents are already cutting commissions: The Download
In the post-Sitzer world we now live in, agents and brokers are already dealing with the new reality by cutting buyer commissions to the bone
by Christy Murdock Feb 17
WATCH: Robert Reffkin talks portals, agents, the NYC subway
In a recent appearance at Inman Connect New York, the Compass CEO discussed his company's ongoing industry dominance and came out in favor of Homes.com in the portal wars
by Christy Murdock Feb 17
NAR hits back following 'external commentary' critical of the group
NAR Interim CEO Nykia Wright sent a letter on Friday following a critical article in the Wall Street Journal, and in the wake of news the US Department of Justice wants big changes in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 16