How changes to CPI may provide better rent inflation insights

A recent working paper by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland explores a new way to measure rent in the CPI that could give earlier insight into the direction of consumer housing costs. Continue reading

The role of the buyer’s agent isn’t ending. It’s evolving

Former arbitrage trader, current team leader and new Inman contributor Jen Berbas speaks to the vital due diligence role real estate professionals play for consumers, even after Sitzer et al. Continue reading

5 ways teams can offer better service than solo agents

A team that’s communicative and operationally organized can provide truly superior, client-centric service to both buyers and sellers. Texas-based team lead Jen Berbas offers advice and insight in her first column for Inman. Continue reading