Pullback in mortgage rates spurs refis but not purchase loans
Requests to refinance were up 12% week over week and 17% from a year ago last week after rates for 30-year fixed-rate loans pulled back to the lowest level in 6 weeks
by Matt Carter Feb 5
Better waiving $995 origination fee for repeat mortgage customers
'Better Forever' incentive will not be offered on HELOCs, nor to borrowers who apply for a mortgage through third-party platforms like LendingTree, CreditKarma, Bankrate or Nerdwallet
by Matt Carter Feb 5
Real's latest addition brings Alberta agent total to 1K
The Real Brokerage has added 57 agents in Edmonton, Alberta, by bringing on board YEGPro Realty, one of the province's most productive
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 5
NYC real estate vet Scott Harris launches Magnetic firm with Side
After 18 years with Brown Harris Stevens, Harris has set off on his own with members of his previous team alongside him. The firm will put a high focus on client and agent service
Wells Fargo closes 2 more consent orders in quest to shed asset cap
Getting out from under $1.95T cap would allow bank to grow its deposit base, providing more room on the balance sheet to originate jumbo mortgages too big for Fannie and Freddie
by Matt Carter Feb 4
Nominate a rising star of the real estate industry
Public nominations are now open in 6 categories for 2025, recognizing the real estate industry's emerging leaders
by Inman Feb 4
A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: 'I'm still pissed'
First Team CEO Michele Harrington's company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR's involvement, have played out
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4
How to navigate a buyer’s cold feet without derailing the deal
Buyers may cancel a purchase due to anxiety about the market, trepidation about financial obligations or a nagging feeling that a more perfect home might be out there, Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Feb 4
Educate yourself and your clients about the impact of Trump tariffs
Protect your peace, power and profits, coach Darryl Davis writes, and provide the guidance your clients need to navigate the latest economic movements
by Darryl Davis Feb 4
Appeals court will let DOJ speak in REX case against NAR, Zillow
Attorney Alice A. Wang of the DOJ's Antitrust Division will appear at oral arguments in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Feb. 13
Corcoran adds trending listings feature to website
The new feature, which the brokerage calls 'like Netflix for real estate,' highlights for homebuyers trending properties based on unique views, interactions and leads, the firm informed Inman
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to temporarily lead CFPB
President Trump fired former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra on Saturday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will take over leadership duties until Trump nominates a new director.
by Marian McPherson Feb 3
Compass launches 'Compass One' client portal and dashboard
The new portal went live on Monday as debates over Clear Cooperation have come to a peak. It will allow clients access to Compass exclusives, and to track transactions
4 steps to scale your business (and tip the scales in your favor)
Scaling isn't just about growth, BHGRE's Ginger Wilcox writes. It's about building a stronger, more resilient and engaged organization
by Ginger Wilcox Feb 3
5 critical areas that agents cannot afford to skimp on in 2025
Sales stats may look like 1995, but this is not the time to go cheap on professionalism and fiduciary duties in our industry, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Feb 1