Court gives 15 commission deals final approval in minutes-long hearings

Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and the connections that matter. If you’re serious about staying ahead of the game, this is where you need t… Continue reading

Waltz secures credit to scale foreign investment platform

Waltz, a tech-enabled fintech that helps foreign investors buy U.S. property, has secured a $25 million line of credit to scale operations. Continue reading

Rocket rolls out bridge loan to win more business from homebuyers

New offering lets existing homeowners tap their equity to buy before they sell and make non-contingent offers to better compete with cash buyers in competitive markets. Continue reading

Escrow under fire: When the playbook ignores the rulebook

Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines practices drawing fresh regulatory scrutiny, putting questionable and potentially unlawful incentives between brokers and escrow back in the spotlight. Continue reading

Home price gains relaxed in April, near slowest pace in 2 years

The FHFA HPI rose 3 percent on an annual basis in April, while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index posted a 2.7 percent annual gain. Continue reading

Opendoor ‘flipping the script’ by sending seller leads to agents

After pilot tests in 11 markets, iBuyer expands its Key Connections program that puts partner real estate agents in touch with “high intent” sellers who want to explore their options. Continue reading

Inman announces the 2025 Best of Finance Award winners

Inman celebrates 149 mortgage and finance professionals setting the bar higher in leadership, innovation and commitment to excellence. Continue reading

Knocking at your door: How social responsibility shapes culture

By embracing service opportunities, The Agency’s Vice President of Vibes Makenzie Green writes, agents and brokerages can transform their professional influence into a force for meaningful change. Continue reading

Facebook Marketplace: The effective tool most agents skip

Holly Brink shares agent Abby Goodell’s no-frills strategy for turning Facebook Marketplace posts into legit buyer leads and examines why most agents overlook the platform. Continue reading

How AI is transforming the role of real estate reviews

While competitors focus on traditional SEO tactics, marketing expert Molly McKinley writes, forward-thinking professionals can build the review foundation that will drive AI recommendations for years to come. Continue reading