The Agency launches Aclara Lending mortgage brokerage

The national brokerage is making its start in Southern California and has been created through a partnership with mortgage service provider Barrett Financial Group, The Agency has informed Inman. Continue reading

US housing turnover rate hits 30-year low as lock-in effect lingers

In the first eight months of 2024, only 25 out of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed ownership, marking the lowest housing turnover rate since 1994, according to an analysis by Redfin released Monday. Continue reading

Howard Hanna, ListAssist team up on natural language search tool

The tool will let real estate consumers search using everyday language. It’s also designed to provide better, more insightful leads to Howard Hanna. Continue reading

Meet the outmatched agents living through a post-deadline ordeal

Most real estate professionals say little has changed since new commission rules went into effect in August. But for a smaller group, the changes have unleashed a completely different experience. Continue reading

Ready to thrive in 2025? Feed your white wolf

As 2025 approaches, Ophir Adar writes, many real estate agents are wondering how to thrive in a rapidly changing market. The key to success lies with your focus, mindset and ultimately, your results.  Continue reading

Enough already with policing women’s wardrobes: Real Talk

Too often, women turn on each other instead of lifting each other up, Rachael Hite writes. Let’s stop looking for ways to criticize our fellow agents for how they look or what they wear. Continue reading

How empathy can lead the way to a 5-star client experience

Team lead Jen Berbas writes that taking into account the client perspective and experience at every stage of the transaction allows you to optimize their process and outcome. Continue reading

Realtor.com’s Danielle Hale talks an ‘even bigger’ 2025 as rates drop

Ahead of Inman Connect Austin, Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale talks mortgage rates, affordability, and when agents and consumers might reach the light at the end of the tunnel. Continue reading