Monthly Archives: February 2023

Costly housing spurred California’s 500,000-person pandemic exit

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The state’s population exodus was second only to New York, which lost 15,000 more people. The sky-high cost of housing was the residents’ primary reason for departure. Continue reading →

23 TikTokers you should be following in 2023

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Whether you’re looking for inspiration to get out there and conquer your day or looking to improve your real estate content on TikTok, here are some of the best real estate-related follows on the platform. Continue reading →

More homebuyers are blaming their agents — and hauling them to court

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Even though the extreme seller’s market is in the rearview mirror, disgruntled clients have been filing more lawsuits against their agents, according to an analysis by Victor Insurance Managers. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales fell every single month in 2022, new NAR data shows

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Total existing-home sales slid 0.7 percent between December and January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million, according to new data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Beyond REITs: 6 ways to invest in real estate without much cash

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Not everyone has $50,000 or more lying around and just begging to be invested in real estate. Here are six ways to invest without a huge upfront cost. Continue reading →

Disparity in mortgage rates offered by lenders doubled in 2022: Study

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Homebuyers can potentially save $600 to $1,200 a year by applying for a mortgage with multiple lenders, according to research by Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

Inman proudly announces 2023 Global Real Estate Influencers Program

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These diverse and talented entrepreneurs hold the greatest social influence in the entire real estate industry. And now Inman is inviting its audience to learn from them. Continue reading →

Keller Williams offloads mortgage division to Mutual of Omaha

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Mutual of Omaha Mortgage has acquired Keller Mortgage for an undisclosed amount, according to an announcement on Monday. Keller Williams will retain an ownership stake in the company. Continue reading →

Gary Keller: It’s a do-or-die housing market for real estate agents

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In his State of the Housing Market address on Sunday, Keller Williams’ co-founder Gary Keller explained how chaos will force agents to become better competitors — or be left behind. Continue reading →

A 3rd generation Black entrepreneur on branching out on her own

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As we celebrate Black History Month, find out how this trail-blazing family created three generations of real estate excellence. Hawaii broker-owner Joyce Wright Funk traces their impact on the industry. Continue reading →