Homebuyers rushed to lenders last week as mortgage rates dipped
Rates are on the rebound again as investors weigh how Federal Reserve policymakers will view a strong June jobs report and the Trump administration's threats to impose new tariffs in August
by Matt Carter Jul 9
Dwiggins on Compass, Zillow and real estate 'Armageddon'
Co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, James Dwiggins, talks about the future of the industry and the debate over NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego
Are sellers coming off the sidelines? 'It depends': Pulse
As national numbers suggest an end to the lock-in effect, we asked: How is it playing out in the neighborhoods you serve?
by Inman Jul 9
How to help your buyers avoid costly mortgage mistakes
When buyers plan and have the right people on their side, mortgage expert Phil Crescenzo Jr. writes, they can stay in control, and the rest becomes a lot less stressful
Using systems to scale: Run your business, don't let it run you
Systems aren’t just a tool for growth, Jen Dillard writes. They’re a foundation for sustainability in your real estate business
by Jen Dillard Jul 9
Buyers and sellers face off as inventory and delistings rise
Delistings outpaced inventory growth in June even as price cuts surged, showing that a growing number of sellers are unwilling to compromise when it comes to their selling goals
Inman On Tour Texas
Meet the real estate industry leaders bringing insights on design, development, luxury markets and tech-driven growth to the Lone Star State
by Mariya Gordon Jul 8
Luxury market 'as strong as ever' despite broader slowness
It has been a challenging year for many real estate agents contending with a volatile economy, but the luxury market has remained resilient in the face of uncertainty
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You have to earn the right to ask the hard questions, broker Josh Ries writes. Learn how to build rapport and relationship so that you can dig deeper
by Josh Ries Jul 8
These are the 31 markets where home prices have fallen the most
Price softening continues to spread from the Sunbelt into the Western U.S., and the inventory of homes for sale is growing at an accelerating pace, ICE Mortgage Technology reports
by Matt Carter Jul 7
Job loss fears, mortgage rates weigh on housing sentiment
Fannie Mae survey echoes polls by the University of Michigan and the Conference Board that found uncertainty over Trump administration's tariff policies is weighing on consumer confidence
by Matt Carter Jul 7
Supercharge your summer marketing: The Download
After a topsy-turvy spring, some markets are seeing more inventory this summer. Here's how to lead gen for buyers and listings to take advantage of the opportunity
by Christy Murdock Jul 7
Agents lower hopes after summer's tepid start: Client Pipeline Tracker
Intel observed a notable rise in late June in the share of agents who said their buyer client pools were "substantially" slimmer than at the same point last year
by Daniel Houston Jul 7
Why my new URL will end in .realtor or .realestate
As Troy Palmquist refreshes his consumer-facing real estate brand online, he takes you along on the journey, including the nuts and bolts decisions related to content marketing
by Troy Palmquist Jul 7
Are you about to become a real estate dinosaur?
Technology doesn't take the place of relationship-building, Bernice Ross writes. The agent who masters both is ready to move forward with confidence in today's market
by Bernice Ross Jul 7