Lower mortgage rates failed to spur homebuyers into action last week

Demand for purchase loans has picked up in five of the past seven weeks as mortgage rates continue a dramatic retreat from October highs on expectations of Fed rate cuts. Continue reading

Toes in the sand: Real Brokerage adds 40-agent indie in Carolinas

Carolina Sky Real Estate operates in North and South Carolina under the guidance of Sheila Fleming and Toni McIntyre. The company is on track in 2023 to close just under 300 homes worth a total $117 million. Continue reading

Zillow unveils top 10 markets where people dreamed of moving in 2023

The real estate portal pulled user search data and other metrics to find the top markets where people looked to move to in 2023. (Hint, the East Coast is really popular right now) Continue reading

10 ways to banish ‘what-ifs’ from your 2024 business plan

For eXp’s Troy Palmquist, a positive mindset starts with getting rid of negativity and “what-if” scenarios that play into your worst fears. Continue reading

1 in 4 agents are fielding client commission queries now: Triple-I

Brokerages have sprung into action as commission lawsuits proliferate — and not a moment too soon, according to the results of November’s Inman Intel Index survey, released Wednesday. Continue reading

Time for brokers, agents to bridge the Sitzer disconnect: LeBarton

Brokerages have been scrambling to get agents up to speed on commissions lawsuits — but they may already be in deeper than broker-owners realize, Inman’s Director of Research tells Intel. Continue reading

How was your year? Take the Inman Intel Index survey: December 2023

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to the industry’s most ambitious monthly survey. Continue reading

Sherry Chris, Tami Bonnell, women leaders share top advice for 2024

Take some wisdom with you into 2024 from the last WomanUP! podcast of of the year. Trainer Bernice Ross shares the most important lessons and best advice from top leaders. Continue reading

5 continuing education courses tailor-made for 2024

Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel shares her top picks for certifications, designations and resources that are perfect for the new year. Continue reading