‘The vibe is pretty good’ as first earnings season of 2024 kicks off

Ahead of Q4 earnings this week and next, analysts are narrowing in on the future — and pleased by lower rates and a healthier economy as it rebounds from the final months of 2023. Continue reading

How well do you remember 2023’s biggest real estate stories?

Scandals, lawsuits, technology and more dominated the headlines in what turned out to be one of real estate’s most eventful years in recent memory. Continue reading

Are you in a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Take Inman’s quiz

Are homebuyers asking for concessions? Are bidding wars ubiquitous in your market? Answer a few simple questions to determine if your area favors homebuyers or sellers this spring. Continue reading

Take Inman’s inaugural Intel leadership survey here

What’s it like to lead during the largest housing market correction since the Great Recession? Inman wants to know what leaders, executives and entrepreneurs are doing to stay afloat. Continue reading

Agent Outlook: How will the market determine your strategy?

Eric Forney, director of industry for Livian shares his wit and wisdom as he reviews current market stats and weighs in on what’s next. Check out this week’s outlook, and add these insights to your weekly playbook. Continue reading

Mortgage rates hold steady following late-September spike

Mortgage rates barely changed a week after rising bond yields and Federal Reserve statements led to rate hikes across the board. Continue reading

That’s it, I’m done! How to break up with a client

Cutting off a client can seem counterintuitive, but certain circumstances can make it seem like the only option. Here are some red flags that may warrant firing a client, and a few ways to go about it. Continue reading

Will rising mortgage rates affect appetite for homebuying?

Vaccinations and stimulus measures are fueling optimism for an epic economic rebound, and there are other factors at play. Here is a look at how the housing market has fared over the past year and what to expect. Continue reading

Commission, appraisals, inventory: 11 challenges agents face today

Last year was a trying one, but it taught us to stretch ourselves, our business brains and our mindsets. It also forced us to adapt in an ever-evolvig landscape. Here are the top challenges agents face on the daily. Continue reading

Rates head toward all-time lows

The slowing global economy is not the fault of the central banks, and it’s beyond their repair. Global markets are slowing down for natural reasons, but we might be able to do something about the “unnatural” reasons: Predatory trade policies from the C… Continue reading