Mortgage applications rise as purchase demand strengthens
Mortgage rates rose amid geopolitical volatility after briefly dipping below 6% earlier in March
by AJ LaTrace Mar 11
Kamini Lane: Coldwell Banker and Compass don't need to 'kumbaya'
Agents keep everything they love about Coldwell Banker while gaining access to Compass tools
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
'Intangibles' drive agent success this spring: Redfin economist
AI, political upheavals and labor market volatility are all weighing on consumers
by Marian McPherson Mar 10
Existing-home sales post February gain after decade-low 2025 figures
Existing-home sales rose 1.7% from January to February
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: Inman Top 5
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 Mar 6
The market keeps tipping toward a pool of reluctant buyers
Buyers who remember the pandemic-era market continue to hold out for sweeter deals
Spring market shows early signs of green shoots
A record number of homes relisted in January, signaling growing consumer confidence
A 4.99% mortgage? This company says they'll offer it soon
A week after announcing a new in-house mortgage, Opendoor has another move up its sleeve
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
Mortgage applications saw healthy boost during sub-6% rate week
This week's rate spikes and conflict in Iran could lead to a new downturn in applications
Mortgage rates surge upward amid Iran conflict
Rates have reversed, hitting 6.15% on Tuesday in response to overseas conflict
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The agents who consistently reach their goals recognize moments like this for what they are: Not guarantees, but opportunities, ERA President Alex Vidal writes
by Alex Vidal Mar 2
The stage is set for a better spring, agents say: Client Pipeline Tracker
Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test
by Daniel Houston Mar 2
Redfin to provide Compass with 1M leads by 2029
A headline-making partnership with Compass International Holdings took over Rocket's Q4 2025 earnings call, with leaders giving more details into how both parties will benefit
by Marian McPherson Feb 26
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Opinion
Based on the data, real estate is not in a boom cycle, coach Darryl Davis writes. It's not in a crash cycle. It's in a recalibration cycle
by Darryl Davis Feb 26
Despite its record length, Trump's State of the Union falls short on housing details
During a 1-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or low inventory
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25