Renting becomes sign of wealth as many opt against homebuying

A recent Redfin analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, MLS and county records from 2019 to 2023 found that in 35 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, wealthy renters are taking over the rental market. Certain cities, including San Jose, California; Raleigh, No… Continue reading

Former Engel & Völkers CXO Peter Ianos joins The Agency

Ianos has been in the industry for more than two decades, and spent about 12 years at Engel & Völkers, where he served in a variety of leadership roles. Continue reading

Tomo Mortgage secures $20M in Series B funding round

Tomo Mortgage, an AI-powered digital mortgage lender, has secured $20 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total investment to $130 million, company executives announced Tuesday. Continue reading

Krishna, Kelman dish on the future of ‘the Rocket-Redfin experience’

Rocket CEO Varun Krishna and Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman shared with Inman why they agreed to merge as part of a $1.75 billion acquisition. AI, data and a complete consumer experience were at the center of it. Continue reading

Attracting agents? Your consumer-facing website isn’t enough

Want to attract more agents to your team or brokerage? Make sure you’re creating online messaging that’s dedicated specifically to recruitment, Troy Palmquist writes. Continue reading

How this broker embraces personal and professional evolution

Broker Pam Blair says that recognizing when your brand needs to change is the key to keeping your business going during challenging markets. Continue reading

How this Las Vegas Realtor made social media a lead-gen machine

Rick Guerrero talks with Rich Pobre to find out how he is bringing in new clients and building his sphere of influence with social media marketing. Continue reading

5 smart tips for future-proofing your real estate business

Real estate is evolving, Luke Babich writes, and it’s up to you to keep up with the latest technological advances or risk falling by the wayside. Continue reading

SoHo broker Keith Copley leaves Eklund | Gomes for Nest Seekers

Copley has specialized in SoHo’s luxury market for 30 years and sold over 50 apartments on Greene Street alone, growing a client roster that includes celebrities, athletes and Fortune 500 executives. Continue reading

The US is short 3.8M homes — Realtor.com wants to fix that

Despite builders’ best efforts, America’s 3.8 million housing gap won’t be closed until 2032, according to a new analysis. Realtor.com is aiming to expedite that timeline with a new zoning campaign. Continue reading