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
Place acquires all-inclusive platform Livian
The 2 platforms have been growing on the same trajectory at Keller Williams for more than a decade, and during this challenging time in the industry, it made sense to combine forces
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Travelers spent $21.2B booking through Airbnb last quarter
The leading short-term rental platform told investors that its share of revenue grew by 11% to $2.75B in Q2. Travelers made 125.1M total bookings in 3 months
by Taylor Anderson Aug 6
Aven lands $142M in funding to take HELOC credit card nationwide
Former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac chief executives Tim Mayopoulos and Michael DeVito are joining a newly formed advisory board in conjunction with funding round led by Khosla Ventures
by Matt Carter Jul 17
Mortgage rates plummet as CPI report shows inflation cooling
Rates have returned to last week's levels, when applications for purchase loans leapt by 9% from the week before and refi applications surged by 28%, MBA lender survey shows
by Matt Carter Jun 12
Luxury forecast: What lies ahead for high-net-worth buyers in 2024
Recent luxury forecasts from Coldwell Banker and Christie's International Real Estate show optimism in the market, and plenty of demand for new technology. Intel examines their findings
Tracking the housing recovery? These 12 dates offer crucial clues
Intel is highlighting the most important data releases and events slated for each month of 2024 in an effort to help industry observers follow the arc of residential real estate's rebound this year
by Chris LeBarton Jan 24
WeWork reportedly to file for bankruptcy as soon as next week
The company that once embodied the future of the workplace, which at its peak was valued at $47B, is reportedly considering filing a chapter 11 petition in New Jersey
Sherman Bridge launches fix-and-flip investor loan marketplace
Underwriting engine helps investors compare options with 15 lenders offering short-term loans for rehabbing and flipping or renting single-family homes in 48 markets in all but 12 US states
by Matt Carter Nov 1
Mortgage demand fades as buyers watch rates hit 2-decade high
Fed's 'higher for longer' rate strategy drives yields on long-term Treasurys higher, and mortgage rates follow to highest levels in over 20 years, MBA lender survey shows
by Matt Carter Sep 27
Surprisingly strong jobs report sends interest rates soaring
Drop in unemployment claims on the heels of hawkish Fed warnings sends 10-year Treasury yields soaring to a 15-year high, with mortgage rates likely to follow
by Matt Carter Sep 21