Banks from Tokyo to NYC feel the pain as US office market takes a hit

Tokyo’s Aozora Bank and New York Community Bancorp posted massive losses tied to commercial real estate loans Thursday morning, an indication that threats to the office sector aren’t over yet. Continue reading

Recapping this year’s ICNY and the people vs. tech dilemma

Inman Connect New York 2024 was a comprehensive and robust gathering of real estate professionals, Bobbie Wasserman writes. It echoed the resilience and adaptability of the industry in a challenging time. Continue reading

How agents can identify financial distress warning signs in clients

Over half of Americans admit to browsing Zillow for fun. Luke Babich offers tips on finding serious buyers in the midst of this extra searching. Continue reading

Watson Salari Group makes it Official, leaves Coldwell Banker

Teammates Brent Watson and Marco Salari will become founding agents for Official in Los Angeles. The team has closed more than $2.75 billion in career sales. Continue reading

Fed policymakers want more data, dash hopes of March rate cut

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says a rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting is not “the base case,” with policymakers wanting to see more data showing inflation is on a sustainable path down to 2 percent. Continue reading

Illinois Realtors raises $1M war chest to fight Chicago tax hike

Chicago voters are set to decide whether to quadruple the tax buyers pay on residential and commercial properties in the city. Illinois Realtors plans to lead the fight. Continue reading

Applications for purchase loans sag for first time in 2024

Firming up of mortgage rates finally catches up with homebuyer demand, with applications for purchase loans falling by a seasonally adjusted 11 percent last week, MBA survey shows. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers launches in New Hampshire with Portsmouth shop

The new shop is led by License Partner Dean Poritzky and Vice President and Marketing Director Paige McVay of Engel & Völkers Wellesley. Continue reading

The Detroit Lions loss is nothing next to its lowball appraisals

A housing battle is raging in Detroit, writes Lee Davenport. Lowball home values cut into homeowner equity and exclude residents from resources and opportunities. Continue reading

Does your ‘date-the-rate’ advice constitute deceptive advertising?

CEO and new Inman Contributor Jillayne Schlicke explains how common phrases around financing and interest rates can land you and your business in hot water. Continue reading