Legal maneuvers are top of mind in this week's 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 Christy Murdock Nov 24
6 side gigs to help you bridge an income gap
This isn’t mission impossible. It's mission we got to slay to play in 2025. Here are 6 part-time jobs to work your way out of a slump and pump up your SOI
by Rachael Hite Nov 24
A proactive approach to the market effects of the latest legal wrangles
The future of real estate depends on the actions we take today in the wake of Sitzer | Burnett. Coach Darryl Davis offers advice for brokers on taking a proactive approach to what comes next
by Darryl Davis Nov 24
Economists agree rates have peaked. But will they come down?
Two closely watched forecasts agree that mortgage rates have probably peaked, but the MBA and Fannie Mae diverge sharply on how quickly they'll come down over the next 2 years
by Matt Carter Nov 22
Homebuyers perk up as mortgage rates hit lowest level in 2 months
Requests for purchase loans were up 4% last week compared to the week before, but down 20% from the same time a year ago, Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey of lenders finds
by Matt Carter Nov 22
Homebuyers demand school data. Portals are grappling with the risks
Home-listing portals all rely on the same source for school ratings, which are treated as essential by many homebuyers. If used improperly, critics fear the data could lead to Fair Housing violations
by Marian McPherson Nov 22
Existing-home sales fall to 13-year low despite strong buyer demand
Existing sales fell 4.1% in October to an annual rate of 3.79M, the lowest since 2010, according to data from NAR. Nonetheless, multiple offers are still happening, economist Lawrence Yun said
by Ben Verde Nov 21
Mortgage rates overtake inventory as biggest worry for agents: Triple-I
After exceeding 8% in October, rising mortgage rates overtook 'lack of housing inventory' as the top concern for real estate agents, according to the latest monthly Inman Intel Index results.
by Chris LeBarton Nov 21
Anywhere, RE/MAX commission lawsuit settlements move forward
A judge has granted preliminary approval of the franchisers' multimillion dollar settlements in Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek. Final approval may happen next year
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20
NAR installs President Tracy Kasper, other leaders for 2024
The trade group installed its 2024 leadership during its annual NAR NXT conference. Kasper started her term 3 months early, after the resignation of former president Kenny Parcell
by Marian McPherson Nov 20
NAR directors confront power shift as executive committee steps up
At a Friday board meeting, a member of NAR's board of directors predicted 'less authority' in 2024 as the embattled trade group's growing Executive Committee shoulders more responsibility
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 20
9 reasons real estate agents can be thankful this season
Opinion
Coach and author Darryl Davis offers a Thanksgiving prescription for agents and brokers who are feeling overwhelmed by challenges in the industry
by Darryl Davis Nov 18
Real estate CEOs: Big impact from commission suits 'improbable'
The bombshell verdict of Sitzer | Burnett rocked the real estate industry, but recent earnings reports suggest many of its most recognizable CEOs don't anticipate major disruptions
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
New commission suits and strategies: Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the week's most essential stories, as chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read articles for Nov. 10-16, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 17
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former US solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 17