New inflation data gives mortgage rates room to keep coming down

With inflation continuing to inch closer to the Fed’s 2 percent goal in August, bond market investors are getting more confident that the central bank will continue to cut rates aggressively in November. Continue reading

REcolorado sold to private buyer, cutting ties with Realtor orgs

Joseph Burks bought the nation’s 16th-largest MLS on Friday, buying shares from Denver Metro Association of Realtors and South Metro Denver Realtors Association. Continue reading

Sonar by Simplist blends AI to flatten mortgage operations

The intent of Sonar is to create a vertical user experience to flatten the process for creating, working and delivering mortgage products. Continue reading

‘I’m back in it’: Reality star Kendra Wilkinson returns to real estate

Douglas Elliman real estate agent and reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson has announced her return to real estate after taking a brief mental health break, “People” Magazine reported on Friday. Continue reading

Inman Power Wheels: The final showdown for best agent auto

You’ve narrowed down the field from the sweet 16. Now it’s time to decide which vehicle reigns supreme in our agent auto showdown. Continue reading

Anywhere joins Compass in push for Clear Cooperation change

Compass on Thursday reiterated its call to ditch NAR’s pocket listing rule. But documents newly obtained by Inman also show that Anywhere shares some of Compass’ concerns. Continue reading

10 must-read real estate business books perfect for 2024

Ready to improve your knowledge and take on some new ideas? Marketing tech expert Stacie Kimberlain offers a list of essential books just right for the current market. Continue reading

More than 1 in 6 houses sold in August were newly built: Economist

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: Newly built single-family homes. Continue reading

Kofi Nartey on the power of exclusivity and a luxury experience

Powerhouse luxury and celebrity real estate authority Kofi Nartey offers tips from upscale brands like Louis Vuitton and the Ritz-Carlton on how luxury real estate agents can deliver exceptional client experiences. Continue reading