Should real estate investors bank on self-storage amid uncertainty?

Should you jump on the bandwagon or leave self-storage to institutional investors? Here’s what to consider before investing in a storage facility, according to SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis. Continue reading

Plunk’s API plugged into Mosaik and Roomvu

In addition to Mosaik and Roomvu, Plunk is also providing actionable market data to DropOffer, Calque and SphereBuilder, according to a company announcement. Continue reading

Ignition! Brokerage Engine, Payload to speed secure payments

Secure payment processor Payload will deploy its APIs to facilitate faster, more secure payments for customers of Brokerage Engine, according to an announcement exclusively sent to Inman. Continue reading

A former CNN producer reveals why agents intuitively ‘get’ social media

Ahead of her appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas, media strategist Shannon McKinstrie shares how agents can tap into social media as a lead generator without falling into a time-suck. Continue reading

Are ARMs and 40-year mortgage loans good deals for buyers? 

Focusing exclusively on monthly payments can mean borrowers lose sight of the advantages, and drawbacks, of various loan products. Trainer Bernice Ross looks at some alternatives to the 30-year fixed rate mortgage. Continue reading

Find your superpower so you can save your business

In a time of cynicism and negativity, superhero movies are more popular than ever. Here’s how to become the hero in your own life and in your business. Continue reading

What are the trending interior design colors for 2023?

When listing a luxury property, agents must bear in mind that buyers’ expectations are higher than ever. They want to see a home that aligns with the aspirational architectural content they watch and read. And color can effectively illustrate that desi… Continue reading

A 5-step, fail-proof plan to get consistent with video marketing

Real estate agents should be using video to market their businesses consistently, period, Kyle Draper writes. Here’s how to do it. Continue reading

Private mortgage insurers have friends in high places

House lawmakers ask SEC not to hinder a system that private mortgage insurers have used to transfer nearly $68 billion in risk since 2015. Continue reading

Zillow expands ‘post-pay’ Premier Agent model to 2 new markets

The expansion is part of Zillow’s “enhanced markets” program, which is now in six cities and part of the company’s efforts to eventually build a real estate “super app.” Continue reading