Artificial intelligence is the all-in-1 tool real estate desperately needs
Opinion
Already touted by Zillow and others, the technology represents an opportunity for the real estate industry to reimagine itself at a time when solutions are desperately needed, writes Brad Inman
by Brad Inman Jun 17
8 strategies to help entrepreneurs navigate uncertain times
The only thing certain is change, especially for real estate professionals. Dr. Jeff Richmond shares what it takes to keep stillness and shift your mindset from fear to opportunity
by Jeff Richmond Jun 17
4 fair housing essentials any real estate professional can champion
Fair housing goes beyond knowing the protected classes. Dr. Lee Davenport offers a primer on 4 levels of fairness involved in fair housing and how to communicate the facts to buyers and sellers
by Lee Davenport Jun 14
Mortgage rates have more room to fall on 2 new economic reports
Key Fed inflation metric expected to drop June 28 following unexpected decline in May wholesale prices and jump in weekly jobless claims to 242K workers, highest level since August 2023
by Matt Carter Jun 13
The key to fixing the world's home affordability mess is in front of us
Opinion
The one-two punch of government action and private sector innovation is the right formula for fixing the affordable housing mess, which has grown into a global epidemic, writes Brad Inman
by Brad Inman Jun 13
Tom Ferry: 'The NAR settlement is a once in a lifetime opportunity!'
Jimmy Burgess and Tom Ferry talk industry changes and offer a selection of scripts that are really working right now
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 13
REBNY leads 1,500 NYC agents at rally in opposition to broker fee bill
REBNY members on Wednesday demonstrated against the FARE Act, a bill that would require rental property owners to cover the cost of broker fees, rather than pass them off on tenants
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
Fed cool on rate cuts despite encouraging May inflation report
Policymakers now envision making just one rate cut this year, but investors who fund most mortgages are still betting the central bank will change its tune if inflation continues to ease
by Matt Carter Jun 12
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
Calgary offers possible way forward for office conversions
Calgary has instituted one of the most aggressive programs in North America to encourage the conversion of office space to residential buildings
by Ben Verde Jun 11
VA officially unveils rules to allow vets to pay broker commissions
The temporary rules were first announced in May ahead of Memorial Day and came in response to calls from Realtors who feared veterans would become less competitive in the new landscape
by Taylor Anderson Jun 11
Jackson Hole agents brace for impact as key road collapses
A portion of Teton Pass connecting workers who live in Idaho with the tony tourist town of Jackson, Wyoming, collapsed over the weekend
by Taylor Anderson Jun 10
MLSs remain valuable tools after the NAR settlement
Opinion
Realtracs CEO Stuart White writes that MLSs have an enhanced role as a reliable resource to support professionals as they follow the development of new processes and procedures
by Stuart White Jun 10
Nine out of 10 Americans agree: May was a bad time to buy a home
Elevated mortgage rates and home prices are creating challenges for many homebuyers, and 86% said May was a bad time to buy — a new high in Fannie Mae surveys dating to 2010
by Matt Carter Jun 8
Mortgage rates are spiking on Friday's blowout jobs report
Employers added 272,000 jobs in May, far exceeding the consensus view among economists that payrolls would rise by 180,000 and the average of 232,000 over the past year
by Matt Carter Jun 7
High-end condos, co-ops bright spots for Manhattan in May
The Hamptons luxury market also performed well across both single-family homes and condos, according to Douglas Elliman's new signed contracts report