Iran war jolts buyers, but deeper shifts offer hope for housing

Real estate clients recoiled in April as they assessed the fallout from rising gas prices and mortgage rates. It may be just a blip. Continue reading

Why fluctuating rates raise the stakes for home inspections

New contributor and CEO Charles Furlough explains that inspections are not just about safety but also about financial pitfalls in today’s market. Continue reading

No one’s training new agents for this part of real estate

One of the first things new agents need to know is how to help a client step back and think clearly about their real estate goals and challenges, broker-owner Deb Siefkin writes. Continue reading

USPS financial crisis puts real estate transactions at risk

A looming financial crisis at the U.S. Postal Service could disrupt real estate transactions that still depend on physical mail. With potential delivery cuts and closures on the table, agents face growing risk around deadlines, especially in rural mark… Continue reading

From Warped Tour to home tours: Meet the musicians who found their second stage in real estate

For many touring musicians, the transition into a second career in real estate isn’t as surprising as it sounds. Continue reading

My move-up moment: Raising your hand to lead

Taking on the challenges of leadership makes you a real estate professional instead of a real estate participant, Sean Shariati writes. Continue reading

ChatGPT isn’t sabotaging real estate deals. It’s exposing how they’re made

The agents who will remain effective amid the rise of AI are the ones who help clients understand how to make decisions before the answer ever matters, broker Deb Siefkin writes.  Continue reading

Here’s the advice Mauricio Umansky gives agents when the market gets tough

The Agency founder shares simple habits that have mattered most throughout his career to help today’s agents flourish in a challenging market. Continue reading

Here’s what can go wrong when using AI instead of an agent

AI is good at structured answers in predictable environments, but real estate is full of unpredictability, Tatiana Zagorovski writes. That’s where expertise lives. Continue reading

Inman appoints experienced media executive as new CEO

Tom Bohn will replace Emily Paquette as chief executive of the industry’s leading source of news, events and intelligence, the company announced on Tuesday. Continue reading