Compass launches new consumer search tools, says IPO ‘likely’

Robert Reffkin announced Monday that Compass has new, artificial intelligence-driven tools that will give consumers home recommendations and let them collaborate with their agents. Continue reading

4 reasons your buyer clients need to purchase before 2020

Here are four ways to frame a conversation about homebuying with clients who are on the fence on whether they should act now or later. Continue reading

Central banks scramble to ward off fears of a recession

Every thought in President Trump’s tweets is mistaken, which markets and businesses understand. They also understand that these tweets have no effect on Fed decisions. However, the erroneous content is worrisome because he does directly control trade a… Continue reading

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading

Foreclosure filings see small bump in August: Attom

According to the latest data released on Thrusday by Attom Data Solutions, foreclosure filings are up 4 percent from July 2019 but down 24 percent from the same time last year. Continue reading

Nearly 776K homes are at extreme risk of wildfire damage: CoreLogic

As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, hundreds of thousands more homes are at risk of fire-related damage. Continue reading

Average FICO scores hit all-time high

After years of steadily rising, the average FICO score in the U.S. has hit an all-time high of 706, the credit-reporting company announced this week. Continue reading

These are the most popular home improvement projects in the country

Carpets, floors, paneling and plumbing are the remodeling projects most preferred by homeowners across the country, according to a recent Harvard report. Continue reading

Fidelity National drops massive acquisition bid amid opposition

Fidelity’s attempt to buy Stewart Information Services fell apart after the Federal Trade Commission said it would oppose the deal. Continue reading

Inventory crises could stretch into 2022 and beyond: Zillow

Housing starts won’t reach the historical average of 1 million new units per month until at least 2022 or later, with the most pessimistic estimates stretching to 2029. Continue reading