Trending: TikTok sales, Meta fails and what actually works
Livestreams are selling, AI is oversharing, and Facebook is quietly confirming what we already knew about links, digital marketing expert Jessi Healey writes. Here’s what to pay attention to now
by Jessi Healey Jun 22
Shrinking economy bolsters the case for a June Fed rate cut
Advance GDP reading suggests the economy shrank by 0.3% during Q1, as a rush by businesses to import goods before tariffs took hold and government spending cuts dented growth
by Matt Carter Apr 30
Fewer consumers think it's a good time to buy — or sell: Inman-Dig poll
Rapid fluctuations in tariff policies have the economy and the stock market in a volatile state, which is weighing heavily on consumers, the April Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey shows
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Mary Lee Blaylock leaves HomeServices for Sotheby's Realty
Blaylock's move to Sotheby's International Realty comes about 1 week after Gino Blefari retired as HomeServices CEO, and Chris Kelly stepped into the role. She will lead brokerage operations
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
The top 1% could buy nearly all homes in the US with their wealth
The value of America's nearly 100 million homes hit $49.7T at the end of 2024, as the combined net worth of the wealthiest 1% of Americans hit a record $49.2T, according to a Redfin analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Consumer banking helps Blend weather 2024 mortgage doldrums
Revenue from Blend's biggest business, its mortgage software suite, fell 6% in 2024 to $73.3M. A 42% increase in consumer banking suite revenue, to $33.7M, more than made up the difference
by Matt Carter Feb 28
RE/MAX turns $5.8M profit in Q4 despite 10th straight revenue dip
A drop in expenses was enough to offset falling revenue from franchise fees and annual dues that make up about 70% of RE/MAX's revenue, the company said on Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 21
Trending: Duo’s demise, dislikes and the cost of comparison
Social media keeps us connected, but at what cost? From Instagram’s new 'dislike' button to the pressure of constant comparison, platforms continue to shape how we see ourselves
by Jessi Healey Feb 20
Goal! C21 kicks off partnership with Major League Soccer
Century 21 and Major League Soccer announced the partnership on Tuesday. MLS fans will see Century 21 ads and commercials at key league events, leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
by Marian McPherson Feb 11
Vrbo parent Expedia reports 12% growth in booked nights in Q4 2024
The vacation rental company reported ‘better than expected travel demand’ as room nights, gross bookings and revenue grew by double digits, according to Q4 earnings released Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
Brokers are beginning to see bright side of post-settlement landscape
Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors' antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 21
SCOTUS upheld the TikTok ban. Here's what agents should do now
The Supreme Court upheld ByteDance’s divestiture deadline Friday. Experts Katie Lance, Cynthia Seifert and Jessi Healey offer solutions to help agents navigate this major shift
by Jessi Healey Jan 17
Real estate portal strength provides outsized pricing power
Mike DelPrete analyzes that near-monopoly the most prominent portals have in their markets and how that translates into pricing power
by Mike DelPrete Dec 2
The portal wars are 'like chess without a checkmate': DelPrete
While portals spend billions to win their wars, Mike DelPrete questions whether it's possible for anyone to win on the ultimate metric: revenue
by Mike DelPrete Nov 25
US credit ratings could soon be another worry for mortgage rates
Rating agencies are keeping a close eye on whether politicians in the nation's polarized Capitol will rise to challenges including the $34.8T national debt, debt ceilings and inflation
by Matt Carter Nov 14