Existing-home sales slip again in April even as inventory improves
Existing-home sales continued to fall in April, down 0.5% from March to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4M last month, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel May 22
Appraisal Institute ousts vice president amid ongoing turmoil
Craig Steinley was voted out Wednesday by a two-thirds majority of the Institute's 28-member board, less than 2 weeks after an NYT exposé surfaced harassment and misconduct allegations
by Taylor Anderson May 22
Real estate marketing 2.0 seeks to double down on attention economy
New entrants, including Métier Maison and Luxboro, are deploying AI and other technology tools to enhance marketing content and videos amid a challenging time for the housing market
by Lillian Dickerson May 22
Audie Chamberlain
Position marries Chamberlain’s knack for building relationships with Rechat’s momentum and proven technology, blanketing duties like growth strategy, brand building, social media presence
by Craig C. Rowe May 22
Home of serial killer 'The Grim Sleeper' at center of buyer lawsuit
Buyer Suyeon Park alleges the agents and brokerages on both sides of the deal failed to disclose the serial killer owned and lived in the home and contact from the murderer's 'deranged fans'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 22
How to motivate your real estate team for high achievement
Lead by example and reward the activities that get results to increase your team's positive culture and reduce churn, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman May 22
real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how tariff walkbacks may signal that some of the Trump administration's potentially damaging policy changes could be reversed
by Jeff Tucker May 22
Lead With Fire: Weave passion with purpose for a fulfilling business
When passion and purpose align, you become unstoppable. Find out how to cultivate the combination in this new series from Debra Trappen
by Debra Trappen May 22
Rising mortgage rates take wind out of spring homebuying sails
Applications for purchase loans fell 5% last week as rates climbed to highest level since February over concerns about inflation and growing government debt
by Matt Carter May 21
Lower rates could bring more home sales: Fannie Mae forecast
While Fannie Mae economists see mortgage rates coming down by a full percentage point, forecasters at the Mortgage Bankers Association have issued a more cautious take
by Matt Carter May 21
Dual mastery: 'You have to be a jack of all trades,' Senada Adzem says
From residential sales to new development, Senada Adzem, Jorge L. Guerra and Miltiadis Kastanis took the Inman On Tour Miami stage to discuss how their careers straddle both worlds
by Richelle Hammiel May 21
Yes, another social media panel — because it's important for business
Angel Nicolas, Tiffany McQuaid and Jonathan Vega's different approaches to the marketing tactic show there's no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to finding success through social media
by Lillian Dickerson May 21
Are private listings 'steering'? Inman panelists debate
NextHome's James Dwiggins argued during Inman on Tour Miami that Compass is 'steering' clients. Compass' Mark McLaughlin said Compass clients aren't being 'duped'
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21
Village to take Pope Leo XIV's former home via eminent domain
Weeks before the current owners planned to sell the home in Dolton, Illinois, by auction, the Chicago suburb announced it would take ownership with its eminent domain powers
by Taylor Anderson May 21
Spanish court rules against Airbnb, orders shutdown of 66K listings
The short-term rental platform vowed to appeal the ruling on Monday and said it would keep the listings active while it battles the latest push to enact strict rules amid an acute housing shortage
by Taylor Anderson May 21