Mortgage rates down sharply as tariff worries spark flight to safety

Heightened fears of a trade war and recession have investors convinced that the Fed will start cutting rates again in June — a sentiment that gives mortgage rates more room to come down. Continue reading

Here’s how to find (and land) the big clients: Now streaming

Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about positioning yourself in your community and social network to bring in big business. Continue reading

Transitions, eliminated positions, acquisitions: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

The website is just the start: SEO strategies for real estate

Marketing expert Jon Krabbe offers guidelines for ensuring that your website isn’t just beautiful — but also easy for potential clients to find. Continue reading

New agent? Here’s how to build a sphere of influence from scratch

Relationships are your real equity in real estate, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. Build them wisely — and they’ll build your career. Continue reading

From grind to flow: Why letting go is key to real estate success

Mindfulness isn’t just a nice-to-do daily habit, coach Aaron Hendon writes. It’s a performance tool used by some of the world’s top-performing coaches and athletes. Continue reading

Trump announces universal tariffs of at least 10% on most nations

Sweeping plan imposes higher duties on “worst offenders” and is in addition to 25 percent tariff on foreign automobiles slated to take effect April 3. Continue reading

Alexanders fire back against Side in counterclaim

The brothers have filed a counterclaim against the white-label firm, alleging that it manufactured events surrounding their disassociation from Side. They have also filed an opposition to Side’s motion for contempt against them. Continue reading

Bay Area, NYC buyers drive bidding wars as market shifts loom

A recent Redfin report found that 20.5 percent of homes sold above asking price in February, while 64.2 percent sold below and 15.4 percent sold at their asking price nationwide. Continue reading

Rocket’s appetite for growth could ding corporate debt rating

Fitch Ratings warns of potential dowgrade of Rocket debt rating if Redfin and Mr. Cooper deals close, while decline in share price suggests investors have doubts Mr. Cooper is worth $9.4 billion. Continue reading