Fed tapering starts now, markets unfazed
Powell says Fed will finish draw down of the support it's provided to mortgage rates during the pandemic by June
by Matt Carter Nov 3
Zillow to shut down iBuying program Zillow Offers
The move should take several quarters and will also result in Zillow reducing its workforce by about 25 percent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
Pocket listings are still around, but the off-market landscape is evolving
Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings are as strong as ever. This is Inman's first story in a 5-part series
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
To bring agents back to the office, start small and be flexible
'We realized that relationships matter and that face-to-face contact is irreplaceable,' said Vanguard Properties' Nina Dosanjh when discussing the return to office at Inman Connect.
@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We're coming for the big markets
In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction and franchising will help smaller players survive
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
Foreclosures remain low as banks start to churn out post-ban filings
The number of foreclosed properties rose 34 percent in the third quarter of the year, but remained below their typical historical levels
by Daniel Houston Oct 13
How the luxury housing market became invincible in 2021
Luxury real estate agents reported having record years, and high-end properties have grown to become a larger and larger share of the overall market this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 11
Zillow, Warburg and 4 takeaways from Coldwell Banker's Gen Blue
The pandemic, a big acquisition and the specter of Zillow were all significant parts of Coldwell Banker's latest gathering
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 7
How the pandemic made social media even more important
The pandemic has increased the amount of time people spend on mobile devices and driven more consumers to find businesses online
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 6
Ex Coldwell Banker employee claims pregnancy discrimination in lawsuit
In a suit filed against Realogy, Dominique Harkness, a former Coldwell Banker sales administrator, alleges she wasn't allowed to work from home because she was a new mom
Coldwell Banker will be focusing on sellers in 2022 — here’s why
David Marine, chief marketing officer of Coldwell Banker, recently told Inman his company's ongoing rebranding efforts have improved both consumer and agent sentiment, and buoyed the fortunes of local franchisees
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 6
What to watch for at Coldwell Banker's Gen Blue event this week
Diversity, recruiting, competition and more will all be big topics at Coldwell Banker's big Gen Blue Experience event in New York this week
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 4
Meet the former Amazon exec tasked with growing Redfin’s reach
Redfin Chief Growth Officer Christian Taubman shares how he balances leading Redfin's product and marketing strategy, and why keeping 'the real world' in mind is key
by Marian McPherson Sep 27
It’s Realtor Safety Month. Why is no one talking about the pandemic?
For agents, staying safe on the job includes protecting yourself against COVID-19, but discussion of pandemic protocols has been largely absent from Realtor Safety Month
by Teresa Boardman Sep 23
How this new agent sold her first $15.5M home at the height of COVID
It takes unwavering confidence, social-media savviness and superior relationship-building skills to navigate (and successfully complete) one of the highest recorded sales in the state — especially as a new agent. Here's how Siena Dorsey of The Agency did it
by Siena Dorsey Sep 21