Zillow’s Spencer Rascoff launches AI personal assistant heyLibby

The latest product of Spencer Rascoff’s 75 & Sunny Labs, heyLibby takes care of engaging and tracking leads for business owners. The free platform takes less than five minutes to set up, the company said. Continue reading

5 strategies for communicating with your future business

Think ahead and communicate effectively with your future business, broker Gavin Payne writes. It will pay dividends in the years to come and set you up for success. Continue reading

Miss out on ICLV? Top talks, tips, takeaways for your team

CEOs, reality TV personalities, your favorite TikTokers and agents in the trenches all converged in Vegas to share their pro tips, hot takes and even more heated debates. In case you missed it, here are the top takeaways for your team. Continue reading

No chemistry? Here’s how to create synergy between team members

Team cohesion starts with knowing who you are, where you’re going and why you’re doing what you’re doing, writes Livian COO Erin McCormick Torres. Continue reading

REX antitrust claims against NAR and Zillow dismissed with prejudice

The case is currently set for trial on Sept. 18, but the National Association of Realtors is no longer a defendant, according to a court order. Some claims against Zillow remain. Continue reading

Housing starts inch up in July as builders scramble to meet demand

Housing starts increased 3.9 percent between June and July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.45 million units, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading

Mortgage rate surpasses 7% in new 2023 high as demand falls again

Even after adjusting for seasonal factors, applications for purchase loans fell for the fifth-straight week as mixed inflation data raised doubts that Fed will ease, pushing mortgage rates to new highs. Continue reading

6 a-ha moments from Inman Connect that’ll stick with you

Trainer and sales counselor Rachael Hite shares her takeaways from ICLV. Your team needs a deeper bench, and you need to keep your mind and heart open to new experiences to roll with the ever-changing tides of market conditions Continue reading