Interactive dashboard: Explore results of February’s Intel survey

Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel’s most recent survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time. Continue reading

Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans

Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast. Continue reading

Ted Cruz aims to defund CFPB with implications for lender oversight

Although the agency was created by Democrats in an effort to protect consumers from abusive financial practices, it has continued to be viewed by Republicans as an unchecked power Continue reading

Notable to power Brown Harris Stevens’ reno and staging product

The deal to power the brokerage’s Curate by BHS product marks the largest partnership Notable has launched since joining Leading RE’s Solutions Group this spring, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Continue reading

12 ways to build strong lender partnerships for happier clients

Clever CEO Luke Babich writes that partnering with well-qualified lenders helps you help your clients, build your brand and add value to every real estate transaction. Continue reading

Real estate’s AI boom is behind the curve on lead generation: Triple-I

More than 30 proptech leaders who responded to the Inman Intel Index monthly sentiment survey signaled the areas where they believe artificial intelligence will most change real estate in 2024. Continue reading

5 free game-changing strategies agents can employ for 2024

“Bad advice that sounds cool is still bad advice,” Sharran Srivatsaa of The Real Brokerage cautioned agents Inman Connect Las Vegas. Instead, try these five tips he suggested to set yourself apart. Continue reading

WATCH: The right lender can make buyer love letters obsolete

Not crazy about buyer love letters? Mortgage expert Rick Guerrero says that a great lender can reach out to the listing agent on a buyer’s behalf to offer information and reassurance. Continue reading

First Citizens BancShares to acquire SVB in FDIC-brokered deal

The deal includes the purchase of approximately $72 billion in loans at a discount of about $16.5 billion, along with the transfer of all of the bank’s deposits totaling about $56 billion, according to the FDIC. Continue reading