Trending: Instagram’s guide, Meta’s AI and TikTok’s next move

Instagram shares its growth strategy, Meta pushes AI-driven engagement, and TikTok restructures its creator tools. Marketing expert Jessi Healey shares what it all means for agents. Continue reading

EXp CEO ‘cautiously optimistic’ as spring homebuying season nears

EXp CEO Leo Pareja said he’s hopeful about the busiest season of the year for homebuyers, saying more inventory at varied price points will be key to helping shoppers see beyond elevated rates. Continue reading

Major scores, massive deals, more lawsuits: 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

Focus on homebuyers helps Guild swing to $97M 2024 profit

At $24 billion, Guild’s 2024 mortgage production marked the San Diego-based lender’s biggest year since the pandemic-fueled refinancing boom. Continue reading

Sinatra’s LA estate, where JFK trysted with Monroe, sells for $8M

The March 4 sale was structured in two parts, with one parcel selling for $5 million while an adjacent nine-acre parcel with the guest house where JFK and Marilyn Monroe allegedly met, selling for just $3 million. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Jennifer Darby Metzger, The Agency Rutherford

Learn how this award-winning broker-owner went from top producer to leading The Agency’s first New Jersey office, redefining real estate with a boutique, high-performance approach. Continue reading

Help clients get spring deals done with an assumable mortgage

Get buyers off the fence and help sellers market their homes more effectively when you tap into the potential of assumable mortgages, Troy Palmquist writes. Continue reading

Time’s running out to nominate Future Leaders in Real Estate

The March 14 deadline is quickly approaching to submit nominations in 6 categories for Inman’s newest honors in recognition of breakout industry talent under the age of 40. Continue reading

Homebuyers and homeowners jump on big drop in mortgage rates

Requests to refinance surged 37 percent last week and were up 83 percent from a year ago after the biggest one-week decline in mortgage rates since November, the MBA’s latest weekly lender survey shows. Continue reading

Former Century 21 agent under fire for ‘I hope Trump deports you’ note

Former Century 21 agent Stephanie Lovins is under fire after allegedly writing, “I hope Trump deports you” on a restaurant receipt after growing angry over a coupon, according to reports. Continue reading