Forced to move? Not quite. The real reasons buyers are shopping now

A surprising share of homebuyers are seeking to “move up” in home. And the next wave of clients may have different priorities in mind, according to the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey. Continue reading

Is there a right way to dress as a real estate professional?

EXp’s Russ Laggan offers tips for identifying your personal and professional style and putting it to work for you as a memorable differentiator with clients and colleagues. Continue reading

10 ways to embrace change and thrive in the 2nd half of 2024

As we move into the second half of the year, it’s important to develop a positive perspective on change, eXp’s Troy Palmquist writes, as an essential element of growth and innovation. Continue reading

It’s a ‘watershed moment’ for commissions: The Download

Industry analyst Ryan Tomasello, who predicted a 30 percent fall in commissions due to legal, economic and governmental challenges, prepares to take the stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas to discuss consolidation, disruption and innovation. Continue reading

Inflation cools again in June, giving mortgage rates room to ease

As inflation gets closer to Fed’s 2 percent target, economists at Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association predict mortgage rates will continue to drop into the low sixes by the end of next year. Continue reading

More than 10 million homesellers targeted in class-action media blitz

JND Legal Administration, the company tapped by lawyers to oversee administrative tasks around the Gibson settlement, sent mail out to millions of potential class members earlier this year. Continue reading

EXp Realty taps healthcare exec to lead sustainability efforts

Former USANA Health exec Donald Cherry will now lead eXp Realty’s sustainability efforts. Cherry is the fifth high-level hire or promotion eXp has made this year. Continue reading

Black homesellers get better offers with iBuyers, but there’s a catch

A University of Washington study revealed iBuyers give Black homeowners better offers than they receive on the open market. However, those offers potentially come with some longterm tradeoffs. Continue reading

Citron founder Andrew Left charged with stock manipulation

A longtime thorn in Zillow’s side, Left and his firm Citron Capital LLC face charges from the DOJ and SEC that they profited by taking positions in companies that were the opposite of what they told investors to do. Continue reading