Mike DelPrete on the perils of hurting for cash in a down market

Big brokerages and emerging disruptors alike dipped into savings as revenues declined late last year. Industry analyst Mike DelPrete spoke exclusively to Intel about the options at their disposal. Continue reading

Will spring be a bust? 4 decades of housing data tell a complex story

Past periods of high inflation and high rates — be it in 1979, 1980 or 1990 — have caused the housing market to stall. But they also didn’t crush it forever, according to an Inman analysis. Continue reading

Bank turmoil could spark ‘modest’ recession in second half of year

Fannie Mae economists say jumbo mortgages and construction loans could get more scarce if regional banks tighten lending standards. Continue reading

Mortgage rates nosedive in fallout from Silicon Valley Bank failure

Bank failures and a slowdown in wage growth have forecasters thinking the Fed will back off from an aggressive rate hike campaign next week. Continue reading

2023 may sink some agents — and that may not be a bad thing

Economic downturns have historically shrunk the number of practicing Realtors. But those who stick around can end up doing even more deals, economists told Inman Intel. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s keys to success in 2023: Recruitment, mergers, acquisitions

As the brokerage prepares for a slower market, agent recruitment, finding a permanent RE/MAX Holdings CEO and franchise consolidation are among the issues RE/MAX will face in 2023. Continue reading

Brokerage executives predict falling profits, economic decline in 2023

Real estate leaders are pessimistic about the state of the economy, but nevertheless upbeat about their ability to take share in a chaotic market, according to a new survey from Delta Media Group. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky: ‘Something exciting happens every time I wake up’

In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, The Agency’s founder and CEO said he’s always working but finds ways to unwind. Continue reading

Sink or swim? That’s up to the agents

Expert John Aaroe is not afraid to ask the hard questions. Brokers need to step up and ensure the survival of the company. How much are they willing to invest to make company culture work to save their business? Continue reading