Does this new housing data foreshadow a recession?

New home starts fell 8.5 percent from July to August as builders continued to react to the negative economic outlook, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading

A bunch of big real estate teams are making big moves

As competition for talent remains intense, major teams this week moved to Compass, eXp Realty and the Real Brokerage. Continue reading

Overwhelmed by AI? Use this step-by-step guide to get started

Stop treating ChatGPT like a virtual assistant, Real’s Drew Thompson writes. New capabilities make it your personal genius, allowing you to collaborate on strategy. Continue reading

How to help buyers prep their home financing homework: Step 3

In Part 3 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson shares strategies to help your homebuyers prepare for mortgage pre-approval. Continue reading

Redefining leadership: How women lead differently in real estate

For women in real estate leadership, it’s not about who can hustle harder, CEO Christian Barnes writes. It’s about creating purposeful and sustainable leadership. Continue reading

Pacaso plans to launch ‘bespoke’ co-ownership mortgage in Q4

A new $100 million credit facility with Texas Capital Bank will enable loans to be originated by a third-party, then securitized and sold to investors in non-qualified mortgages. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant and wife team up as SERHANT. becomes family firm

Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, a former maritime lawyer and land title insurance agent, is transitioning into real estate sales, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

Trump wins one battle, loses another as Fed policymakers kick off 2-day rate-setting meeting

Trump appointee Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor in 48-47 Senate vote, but appeals court upholds ruling that Lisa Cook can stay on board while she contests legality of removal order. Continue reading

Blueprint launches new subscription research platform for commercial executives

The new subscription platform, “Insights by Blueprint,” will publish weekly reports breaking down industry changes as they come and translate what it all means for owners, operators and asset managers. Continue reading