Finding Financial Freedom: How Danielle Lurie paves the way
Coach Melanie Klein profiles an industry leader who helps women leverage real estate as a wealth-building tool that provides long-term security, flexibility and the freedom to pursue their passions
by Melanie Klein May 8
Move-up homebuyers drive surge in mortgage loan applications
Purchase loan demand up 11% last week, with 'surprisingly strong' demand from conventional loan borrowers given lingering economic uncertainty, MBA economist Mike Fratantoni says
by Matt Carter May 7
Place's Vija Williams takes on coaching position with Cheplak Live
Place Head of Industry Vija Williams has joined Cheplak Live. In her new position, Williams will focus on delivering high-level coaching to team leaders and broker-owners
by Marian McPherson May 7
Barbara Corcoran lists Manhattan penthouse for $12M
Corcoran is letting go of her dream penthouse of 10 years, which boasts stunning Central Park views, because she and husband Bill Higgins need a one-story apartment as they grow older
A June rate cut is now seen as off the table as Fed stays put
Job market is 'solid,' and central bank policymakers need time to assess Trump administration's 'substantial policy changes' in areas including tariffs, immigration, taxation and regulations
by Matt Carter May 7
FEMA held back Direct Lease for LA wildfire survivors. Here's why
Despite more than 13K homes destroyed in the wildfires, FEMA's Direct Lease program was never activated. According to a FEMA spokesperson, housing data doesn't justify the need for it
by Richelle Hammiel May 7
Zillow turned a profit in Q1 for the first time in years
The portal lifted its rental and mortgage segments in the first 3 months of 2025, earnings data released Wednesday shows. CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the gains came despite a tough market
by Jim Dalrymple II May 7
Keller Williams appoints new chief financial, operating officers
2 months after naming a new CEO, Keller Williams has chosen Tim Dieffenbacher and Stacie Herron to lead the franchisor's financial and operations teams
by Marian McPherson May 7
10 conversion scripts for winning buyers over this spring
Be an information communicator, writes coach Annette DeCicco, to bring value to your buyer conversations. Practice and rehearse your lines. Every expert does
by Annette DeCicco May 7
How to define your target audience without losing existing business
Build your brand around a location or property type you're passionate about, Nick Schlekeway writes, and watch your business take off
by Nick Schlekeway May 7
What's changed most in real estate over the past 5 years: Pulse
From market changes to regulatory shifts and more, we asked you: What are the biggest changes you've seen over the past five years? Here's what you said
by Inman May 7
In a post-settlement world, let's get rid of procuring cause
Opinion
According to managing broker Spencer Krull, with mandatory buyer-broker agreements, it's time for NAR to get rid of the 'participation trophy' of procuring cause
by Spencer Krull May 7
It's later than you think: 5 ways to make the most of your time
Life can change in an instant. Rather than facing the future with regrets, Carl Medford writes, we can systematically alter our futures by making incremental changes that compound over time
by Carl Medford May 7
Rewrite the rules: 5 fresh ways to use Canva for real estate
Forget same-old, same-old flyers and social media posts. Trainer Rachael Hite offers smart strategies for using Canva to streamline your marketing and communication
by Rachael Hite May 7
LoanDepot boosts lending and profit margins, trims Q1 loss
Company founder Anthony Hsieh returns to executive leadership team, says investments in technology, connections to real estate agents and homebuilders will help lender scale
by Matt Carter May 6