The market is short 416K homes for middle-class homebuyers: NAR
The majority of the US's 100 largest markets are struggling to improve affordable housing levels, resulting in fewer purchasing options for middle- and lower-class Americans compared to 2019
by Marian McPherson May 16
Federal layoffs are fueling an inventory surge in nation's capital
Active listings in Washington, DC, have surged 25.1% year over year, the largest jump on record and nearly double the national increase of 14.2%, new Redfin data released Wednesday shows
by Richelle Hammiel May 7
Fannie, Freddie regulator issues dozens of orders out of public eye
FHFA Director Bill Pulte tells 'crypto influencer' he's signed more than 80 orders revamping policies and procedures at the mortgage giants, only 12 of which have been made public
by Matt Carter May 2
Agents find waning value in the purchase of portal leads: Intel
Nearly 70% of agents who have purchased portal leads in the past say they no longer buy them, citing 'time and money' needed for maximum ROI, according to the latest Intel Index polling data
by Marian McPherson Apr 21
11 easy-to-copy, trending Instagram Reel examples 
Focus on becoming the first person people think of when they think of your city
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 20
How to lead through market uncertainty with facts, not fear
We don’t control interest rates or government layoffs, broker Thai Hung Nguyen writes. But we do control how we lead, educate our agents and build trust in the marketplace
by Thai Hung Nguyen Apr 7
Agents feel joy, rage, confusion over Clear Cooperation ruling
Some respondents to Inman's Pulse survey seemed furious, while others were pleased, especially at the fact that CCP had been preserved. Still, multiple respondents simply expressed confusion
Top DC small team joins TTR Sotheby's International Realty
HRLS Partners built a strong reputation at Washington Fine Properties over the past 9 years. The team was the No. 2 small team in DC in 2024 and has closed $2.42B in career sales volume
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
Most Gen Z sellers have regrets over pandemic home purchases
Five years after the arrival of COVID in the US, 94% of Gen Z and 86% of millennial first-time homesellers say they regret their pandemic-era purchase, according to an analysis by Opendoor
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 27
Pulte chair of Fannie, Freddie after 14 board members are purged
Less than a week after being confirmed by the Senate to lead the FHFA, homebuilder scion Bill Pulte launches a campaign to cut alleged wasteful spending at the mortgage giants
by Matt Carter Mar 18
Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms
Broker sues over state brick-and-mortar office mandates
Online fee-for-services broker Derek Eisenberg, the founder of Continental Real Estate Group, is suing Nevada and West Virginia over the requirements, alleging they're unconstitutional
Democrats weighing government shutdown to protest DOGE cuts
As March 14 debt ceiling deadline approaches, housing and mortgage finance industries brace for repercussions of DOGE cuts to HUD, FHA and Ginnie Mae workforce and programs
by Matt Carter Mar 4
Compass One puts clients at true north: Tech Review
Application is an intuitive and lightweight method by which to manage multiple relationships in a single setting
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 28
Why client disclosures, not MLS mandates, serve homeowners best
Opinion
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin cites research on pre-marketing outcomes to argue for an end to Clear Cooperation Policy mandates
by Robert Reffkin Feb 27