UWM hiring 'hundreds' as mortgage originations surge 24%
United Wholesale Mortgage's $180.5M in net earnings were boosted by the sale of $70B in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and a $141M markup in the value of the $230B in MSRs retained
by Matt Carter 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
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
Realtor.com revenue drops 6% as traffic growth remains flat
Realtor.com parent company Move Inc. saw its fiscal Q3 revenue decrease 6% yearly to $132M as traffic to the site stalls at 72M average monthly unique visitors
by Marian McPherson 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
'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
Redfin rides momentum to Q1 revenue bump, beats expectations
Seattle-based Redfin's revenue increased 5% year over year to $225.5M — beating projections of $218.1M. Still, the company is struggling to control net losses, which grew nearly 10% from 2023
by Marian McPherson May 7
Inman Connect Las Vegas: Your guide to real estate’s new era
At Inman Connect Las Vegas in July, we’re bringing together real estate’s most trusted voices to cut through the noise and give our community the information and tools it needs to succeed
by Alex Sacay May 7
Revamp your business plan and have your best summer ever
Although we like to create goals and strategies near the end of the year, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write, there’s no time like now to benefit from a comprehensive business plan
Keeping it real: How to showcase your unique value on social media
Join Maris Messervey, founder of The Social Broker, on Inman Access as she reveals expert strategies for showcasing authentic value and growing your business on social media
by Claire Buzzanca May 3
Redfin AI search assistant, Ask Redfin, launches nationwide
Ask Redfin is now available nationwide on Redfin's iOS home search app. Ask Redfin can answer a range of questions about listings, market trends and much more
by Marian McPherson May 3
Clarifications, predictions, blueprints: Inman's Top 5 stories
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh May 3
Beautiful minds wanted: Nominate Inman Innovators before the cutoff
Now more than ever, real estate needs innovators like you. Nominations for the 27th annual Inman Innovator Awards close May 31. Don't let the industry's next great idea fall through the cracks
by Inman May 3