Trump administration 'in no rush' to do Fannie, Freddie IPO this year
Democratic senators asked federal regulator Bill Pulte on Aug. 29 to pause any efforts to reprivatize Fannie and Freddie and study potential impact on mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Sep 2
Rocket bucks tariff stock market selloff on prospects for growth
Lower mortgage rates could help lenders do more business, and investment analysts like Rocket's plans to acquire real estate brokerage Redfin and loan servicing giant Mr. Cooper
by Matt Carter Apr 4
It's a 'watershed moment' for commissions: The Download
Ryan Tomasello, who predicted a 30% fall in commissions from legal, economic and governmental challenges, prepares to take the stage at ICLV to talk consolidation, disruption, innovation
by Christy Murdock Jul 27
The analyst who predicted a 30% fall in commissions has more to say
Veteran KBW analyst Ryan Tomasello will be talking about the 'watershed moment' that could lead to consolidation and innovation across the real estate industry at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Matt Carter Jul 22
The good, bad and ugly: Rating the media's commission coverage
After the National Association of Realtors announced its proposed commission settlement in March, mainstream media covered the historic news with mixed results, an Inman analysis shows
by Taylor Anderson Apr 30
It's time to consider eliminating NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
Opinion
According to coach Darryl Davis, although its intentions were good, the unintended consequences of the Clear Cooperation Policy may make it more trouble than it's worth
by Darryl Davis Dec 27
FNF still mum on whether it was target of ransomware attack
CEO Mike Nolan says FNF has resumed normal operations, and that customer disruption from the cybersecurity incident was 'relatively brief' and included the Thanksgiving holiday weekend
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Everything to know now about Sitzer | Burnett: Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the week's most essential stories, as chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read articles for Oct. 13-20, 2023
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
NAR to shed 1M members if shared commission banned, analysts say
A report released Oct. 4 by the investment banking firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods forecasts commissions to decline by at least 30% as a result of ongoing threats to the real estate industry
by Taylor Anderson Oct 16
Offerpad cutting more jobs in conjunction with $90M raise
Struggling iBuyer confirms the company has laid off an unspecified number of employees in a second round of layoffs, with more details coming on Feb. 22 Q4 earnings call
by Matt Carter Feb 2
Offerpad buys more time with $90M raise as end of runway approaches
Private placement with existing investors including CEO Brian Bair extends the company's cash burn runway by six months to a year, dilutes existing shareholders KBW analysts say
by Matt Carter Feb 1
Opendoor faces 'existential' crisis as iBuying fights for survival
The company recently reported a nearly billion-dollar loss and has now dramatically rearranged its executive lineup as the cash-buying sector contends with a slowing market