At Inman Connect New York, these sponsors share takeaways

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Our partners are what make Inman Connect an industry-leading event for real estate professionals. Here are their key takeaways and impressions after leaving New York. Continue reading →

UWM rolls out ‘one-time-close’ new construction loan in time for spring

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Homebuyers can put as little as 5 percent down when taking out a new construction loan, with one closing and an optional float-down to secure a lower interest rate, according to United Wholesale Mortgage. Continue reading →

This Black History Month, evaluate your culture’s inclusiveness

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Building a culture that no one wants to leave isn’t easy, writes DEI expert Julia Lashay Israel. Here she shares the core pillars of an inclusive culture and how you can leverage them as components to take your brokerage to the top. Continue reading →

Why LEED-certified residences are so rare — but growing in popularity

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It’s no surprise that for today’s eco-conscious buyers, LEED-certified residences represent a prize like no other. However, for now, such homes are a rarity. Here’s a closer look at why that’s the case, and why it could be changing. Continue reading →

Amerant Mortgage launches Midwest hub in St. Louis, Missouri

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Florida’s largest community bank, Amerant Bank, continues to grow the national footprint of its mortgage subsidiary, Amerant Mortgage, through acquisitions. Continue reading →

Mass rounds of real estate layoffs still the exception, not the norm

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Despite big rounds of layoffs by companies like Compass and Anywhere, payrolls throughout the real estate industry held firm in January, according to a report released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Continue reading →

Fueled by new wealth, ‘ultra-luxury’ real estate tallies big year in 2022

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Sales of homes valued at $10 million or more in newly emerged or reemerging markets helped propel transactions in that sector beyond pre-pandemic levels in 2022 while falling short of 2021 levels. Continue reading →