Mortgage rates have more room to fall on 2 new economic reports
Key Fed inflation metric expected to drop June 28 following unexpected decline in May wholesale prices and jump in weekly jobless claims to 242K workers, highest level since August 2023
by Matt Carter Jun 13
Tom Ferry: 'The NAR settlement is a once in a lifetime opportunity!'
Jimmy Burgess and Tom Ferry talk industry changes and offer a selection of scripts that are really working right now
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 13
Fed cool on rate cuts despite encouraging May inflation report
Policymakers now envision making just one rate cut this year, but investors who fund most mortgages are still betting the central bank will change its tune if inflation continues to ease
by Matt Carter Jun 12
Mortgage rates plummet as CPI report shows inflation cooling
Rates have returned to last week's levels, when applications for purchase loans leapt by 9% from the week before and refi applications surged by 28%, MBA lender survey shows
by Matt Carter Jun 12
Take the temperature of office culture by starting at the top
Whether you're a broker-owner, managing broker or team leader, you may be surprised to find out how much your vibe affects your organization, Joseph Santini writes
by Joseph Santini Jun 11
Elevate your Inman Connect networking experience this July
Spark lasting connections from Day 1 with new networking experiences at Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1
by Laura Monroe AND Inman Jun 8
27 performance metrics to start tracking this weekend
Not sure what challenges and opportunities are coming your way? Coach Darryl Davis provides the numbers to crunch so that you always know what's going on in your real estate business
by Darryl Davis Jun 7
30 years of brutally honest business advice in 1,250 words
Do you need some tough love to get you moving forward in your real estate business? Jimmy Burgess shares the advice that's helped him achieve the greatest success in his career
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 6
Mortgage rates retreat as wave of data suggests economy is cooling
In less than a week, a series of reports has changed the outlook for the timing and magnitude of future Fed rate cuts, sending mortgage rates into a 5-day tailspin back below 7%
by Matt Carter Jun 5
Boost your social skills, boost your business: Strategies for success
Tune in to Inman Access, and dive into the importance of people skills, strategies to connect better with your clients, and how to become the person everyone wants to work with
by Claire Buzzanca Jun 5
Buyer appeals Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements
The franchisors are not required to implement the business practice changes they agreed to until after the appeals process
UWM's 0-down loans a hit with buyers, worry consumer advocates
Unlike subprime loans that were subjected to minimal underwriting standards in the runup to the 2007 housing crash, new 0-down loans meet criteria set by mortgage giant Freddie Mac
by Matt Carter Jun 4
Which is better: high volume or high profitability? How about both?
While awards and honors are geared toward high volume, it's high profitability that offers the rewards you're really looking for, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Jun 4
MoxiWorks replaces CEO with AI startup executive
Eric Elfman previously founded Onit, which focuses on artificial intelligence and workflow automation. Former MoxiWorks CEO York Baur is remaining on the company's board
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 3
Rates ease as inflation gauge moves in the right direction
Mortgage rates have some room to come back down in June after PCE price index shows annual inflation easing to 2.65% in April, and Q1 2024 GDP growth revised downward to 1.3%
by Matt Carter May 31