The rules are changing. Here’s how to stay afloat in the days ahead

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By approaching change with a positive, growth mindset and intentionality, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write, you’ll be ready for whatever comes next in business and life. Continue reading →

Aven lands $142M in funding to take HELOC credit card nationwide

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Former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac chief executives Tim Mayopoulos and Michael DeVito are joining a newly formed advisory board in conjunction with a funding round led by Khosla Ventures. Continue reading →

Ultra-luxury agent boomerangs from Compass to Keller Williams

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Maria Avellaneda rejoins KWNYC after six years at Compass. She will focus on ultra-luxury transactions and lead the franchise’s luxury market in the Hamptons. Continue reading →

Housing market bubble ready to ‘pop’ in the South, analyst warns

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Nashville-based analyst Nick Gerli sparked a social media firestorm with claims of a bubble. But economists dismissed fears, saying the area is home to some of the ‘most normalized’ markets in the country. Continue reading →

Big drop in mortgage rates fuels refis, but homebuyers unmoved

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One issue for would-be homebuyers seeking jumbo mortgages is that rates haven’t come down as dramatically as they have for conforming mortgages eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

Number of foreign buyer purchases falls to lowest point since 2009

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As the U.S. dollar’s value and home sale prices rose from April 2023 to March 2024, international buyers shied away from investing in U.S. real estate, according to a new report from NAR. Continue reading →

Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election

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Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs. Continue reading →

A CEO’s perspective on leading through constant change

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Leading during times of change is undoubtedly challenging, new Inman contributor Justin Bailey writes, but it also presents an opportunity to propel education, build stronger teams and enhance relationships. Continue reading →

Market headwinds stifled new construction growth in June

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High mortgage rates, slowing homebuyer activity and weakening homebuilder sentiments created the perfect storm in June, keeping new residential construction from posting annual gains. Continue reading →