Record down payments reveal a divided housing market
According to a new report from Realtor.com, the national average down payment hit 14.4% and $30,250 in Q4. The biggest gains came from the Northeast and Midwest
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 9
Real estate pros are leading an education revolution for seniors
Consistent outreach to seniors with value-added information can provide business benefits and a lasting legacy for knowledgeable real estate professionals, Nikki Buckelew writes
by Nikki Buckelew Jan 30
Maine team jumps to eXp Realty, citing commission suits as a reason
Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
Median down payment slides $2,400 as affordability improves
Moderating mortgage rates and lessening buyer competition have pushed the US median down payment down 7.33% over the past year, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
How to use down payment assistance to close more deals
Looking for a way to differentiate the service you provide to buyers? Luke Babich writes that a top-down knowledge of down payment assistance programs in your area can help you stand out
by Luke Babich Oct 17
Keller Williams reaches settlement over shelved profit-share plan
On Friday, the franchisor and plaintiffs told the court they had finalized the deal terms earlier this month and expect to file a joint case dismissal by November
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
Keller Williams to settle lawsuits over scrapped profit share plan
Former Keller Williams agents had filed suit in recent months over the company's now-abandoned plans to slash profit sharing for agents who jumped ship for rival brokerages before April 2020
by Taylor Anderson Sep 18
Sitzer judge grants preliminary approval for NAR settlement
Judge Stephen R. Bough ruled that the sweeping changes NAR agreed to were 'fair, reasonable and adequate' and set a final approval hearing for November
by Taylor Anderson Apr 23
William Raveis reflects on 50 years of selling real estate
Inman sat down with Raveis following his firm's 50-year anniversary to discuss what it takes to lead a brokerage for half a century
by Ben Verde Apr 5
NAR hits back following 'external commentary' critical of the group
NAR Interim CEO Nykia Wright sent a letter on Friday following a critical article in the Wall Street Journal, and in the wake of news the US Department of Justice wants big changes in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 16
Engel & Völkers launches in New Hampshire with Portsmouth shop
The new shop is led by License Partner Dean Poritzky and Vice President and Marketing Director Paige McVay of Engel & Völkers Wellesley
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 31
After retiring SimpleNexus brand, nCino grows its mortgage business
Since acquiring SimpleNexus for $933.6M and rebranding the company, nCino has been signing new clients and cross-selling its mortgage solution to existing bank and credit union clients
by Matt Carter Jan 3
The listings Inman writers couldn't stop thinking about this year
From a French chateau to a 2-flat in Chicago, here are some listings that caught the eye of Inman's writers this year
by Ben Verde Dec 29
Dava Davin on running the No. 1 indie brokerage in Maine
The brokerage owner sat down with Inman ahead of her appearance at Inman Connect New York in January to discuss career shifts, the market and what's ahead in 2024
by Ben Verde Dec 26
Personal info of nearly 15M people exposed in Mr. Cooper data breach
Personal information in exposed files included names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and bank account numbers, Mr. Cooper tells regulators
by Matt Carter Dec 19