Applications for purchase loans sag for first time in 2024
Firming up of mortgage rates finally catches up with homebuyer demand, with applications for purchase loans falling by a seasonally adjusted 11% last week, MBA survey shows
by Matt Carter Jan 31
Offerpad PRO, MAX programs center incentives on agents
Offerpad provides sellers a unique way to transact through a fast, tech-enabled cash offer, with benefits like post-closing stay-over period, free local relocation and ability to choose closing date
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 31
The Detroit Lions loss is nothing next to its lowball appraisals
A housing battle is raging in Detroit, writes Lee Davenport. Lowball home values cut into homeowner equity and exclude residents from resources and opportunities
by Lee Davenport Jan 31
New York Comptroller asks eXp to investigate sexual assault claims
The office of New York State Comptroller, which holds nearly 27,000 shares of eXp World Holdings stock, sent a letter to eXp CEO Glenn Sanford requesting he establish an investigative committee
by Ben Verde Jan 31
How Jeff Lobb navigates a career built on passion, innovation, family
In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle offers insight into the SparkTank Media founder's marketing philosophy and personal commitments
by Brandon Doyle Jan 31
Does your 'date-the-rate' advice constitute deceptive advertising?
CEO and new Inman contributor Jillayne Schlicke explains how common phrases around financing and interest rates can land you and your business in hot water
by Jillayne Schlicke Jan 30
Prioritizing the needs of young renters in multifamily housing
Millennials began reshaping multifamily housing in compelling ways, writes Michael Zaransky, and Gen Z promises to accelerate that change. Property managers must be ready
by Michael Zaransky Jan 30
How Zvi Band is adding humanity to real estate technology
In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle talks to Zvi Band about his startup journey and his latest CRM, Relatable
by Brandon Doyle Jan 30
Stopping fraud in its tracks: A wake-up call for agents
Would you be able to recognize a fraud attempt in your inbox? New Inman Contributor Michelle Dubé offers insight from a recent, true-life fraudulent transaction
by Michelle Dubé Jan 30
AI will be huge, is like 'having a summer intern'
OpenAI's Adam Goldberg argued at Inman Connect New York that the most important skill for using AI effectively is 'clarity of thought'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 29
Josh Team makes a real estate comeback as SERHANT. president
The former Keller Williams president took a 3-year sabbatical from the industry, going all-in on being a dad. Team wasn't sure he'd ever return to real estate — until he got to know Ryan Serhant
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 29
Homebuyer purchasing power rises by $40K since October rate surge
A buyer with a monthly budget of $3K can now purchase a home worth approximately $453,000 — up from $416,000 in October when mortgage rates reached a record of 7.8%, according to Redfin
by Marian McPherson Jan 29
Build a resilient and sustainable team to survive real estate in 2024
A team shouldn’t be made up of individuals doing a bunch of separate jobs, writes development specialist Hana Cha. It should be an ace crew ready to tackle any challenge, any client, any market
by Hana Cha Jan 29
How Michael Alladawi made the move from medicine to real estate
In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle finds out how Michael Alladawi is continuously redefining the real estate industry with innovative concepts and solutions
by Brandon Doyle Jan 29
Does Umansky have what it takes to save real estate? The Download
At Inman Connect New York, The Agency founder unveiled his plan for a rival organization to take on NAR. Is there any chance it'll work?
by Christy Murdock Jan 27