FHA will consider rent from ADUs when qualifying borrowers

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Policy change is intended to help more first-time homebuyers, seniors, and inter-generational families tap the wealth building potential of homeownership. Continue reading →

Home values surge to new record as median prices climb to $350K

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The median U.S. home price rose to $350,000 in the third quarter, 2 percent higher than the previous record set a quarter earlier, according to new data released Thursday by Attom. Continue reading →

Diversity, equity and inclusion confusion: Equality isn’t favoritism

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People often fear operating within equity and equality means selecting individuals solely based on that, Broker Zak Shellhammer explains, but equity and equality are not about favoring one over another.  Continue reading →

10 tasks real estate agents delegate (but absolutely shouldn’t)

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If the 80-20 principle is correct, then agents must delegate tasks. But broker Nick Schlekeway says many agents have taken it too far. Here are the areas agents should stop delegating and personally handle with care. Continue reading →

Agent training, objection scripts on trial as Sitzer | Burnett ends Day 3

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On Day 2 of witness testimony Wednesday, attorney Michael Ketchmark narrowed in on training materials and presentation slides he alleged violated antitrust policies held by the defendants. Continue reading →

Agents steer buyers to homes with better commissions, study claims

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The study by a trio of researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of listings and found that those offering lower commissions to buyers’ agents received less attention and took longer to sell. Continue reading →

Mortgage applications hit 28-year low as bond selloff keeps rates up

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Mortgage rates continued their relentless rise this week to levels not seen in two decades, fueled by a bear market for bonds that fund government borrowing and most home loans. Continue reading →

Inman Intel Index: Real estate leaders brace for dizzying change

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The inaugural Triple-I survey went out to the Inman community last month, and the results are here. Dig into 126 pages of deep, exclusive findings, only for Intel subscribers. Continue reading →

Mauricio Umansky ‘pasodobles’ his way to victory on Week 4 of ‘DWTS’

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The Agency CEO was proclaimed “matadorable” by one of the “Dancing With the Stars” judges after showing off Mickey Mouse-style magical fingers while keeping a majestic frame to his routine. Continue reading →