Housing starts tally ‘unexpected’ uptick amid rising mortgage rates

New housing starts increased 7 percent in September to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.36 million, or 7.2 percent below the levels seen in September 2022, according to Census data released Wednesday. Continue reading

Chris LeBarton: How the Inman Intel Index changes the game

Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton is tracking industry sentiment at a major inflection point. He shared what he’s learned from results of the inaugural Intel survey — and what’s to come. Continue reading

Keep ’em separated. Why personal beliefs and Code of Ethics don’t mix

Trainer and marketing expert Rachael Hite shares why its important to create separation between your personal political and religious beliefs on your social media profiles in order to make sure that you are creating a neutral presences online to help a… Continue reading

Serving Gen Z and millennial homebuyers from click to close

According to new Inman contributor Mariel Pamintuan-Esguerra, understanding the needs of younger clients and how they correspond to features in your local market’s housing stock will help you serve buyers more effectively. Continue reading

How much service are you getting from your software?

Tech CEO Sheila Reddy teaches you how to get the most out of your SaaS tech stack so that you can run your business more efficiently and effectively. Continue reading

Gary Keller, Bob Goldberg among first to testify in Sitzer | Burnett

As the long-awaited commission trial begins, the Kansas City courtroom saw opening arguments followed by testimony from industry heavy-hitters including Gary Keller, NAR CEO Bob Goldberg and HomeServices of America President and CEO Gino Blefari. Continue reading

ACI paying another $20M to settle mortgage payments debacle

In settling with state regulators, the Miami-based electronic payment processor is looking to close the books on a 2021 test that triggered $2.3 billion in erroneous mortgage payments. Continue reading

‘Longest open house ever’ lasts 64 hours, raises $40K for Alzheimer’s

Fargo-based agent Kyle Olson lost his father to Alzheimer’s in 2018. Since then, Olson has raised more than $40,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association through several record-breaking open house events. Continue reading

Economists now less certain 2024 will bring much mortgage rate relief

Fed’s “higher for longer” rate strategy could keep home sales from rebounding in 2024 or limit the strength of a recovery, according to two closely followed forecasts. Continue reading