Drop in demand for mortgage refinancing hints at what’s to come

Applications to refinance fell 41 percent from a year ago as rates increased for the third week in a row, according to The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. Continue reading

Next year to be a ‘mixed bag’ for real estate: realtor.com report

Recent inventory shortages may ease somewhat in 2022, but demand will probably still exceed supply and affordability will be challenging. Continue reading

What’s your top prediction for 2022?

After everything we’ve experienced over the past couple of years, it’s understandable if you’re shying away from making any definitive predictions about what’s next. However, if you can’t help but wonder about the future, we invite you to share your 20… Continue reading

‘Highly uniform’ commissions designed to thwart competition: study

The Consumer Federation of America pushes for an end to the sharing of commissions between listing and buyer brokers to spur price competition. Continue reading

Reimagine just-sold cards: 12 strategies for a business boost in 2022

Here, Inman columnist Bernice Ross looks back at 2021, rounding up the best tips, strategies and scripts that you’ll need to generate more leads, ramp up your business and hit the ground running in the new year. Continue reading

How to find happiness in real estate? Do what you love

They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Well, real estate is certainly work, but there is a way to make sure you’re successful and happy. Here’s the secret according to Jay Thompson. Continue reading