Mr. Cooper veteran Chris Marshall tapped to run Xome marketplace

Marshall will take over for Xome CEO Mike Rawls when he retires on June 30, with the two working together until then to ensure a smooth transition at the foreclosure auction site, executives said. Continue reading

Strong December jobs report pushes mortgage rates higher

Investors who fund most home loans are now convinced that the Federal Reserve won’t cut rates again until June after employers add 256,000 jobs in December. Continue reading

Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA’s housing shortage

Rents are expected to “surge,” according to CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp. Just how much of a housing shortage the county will face remains to be seen as families decide over the next few months whether they will even stay in LA. Continue reading

Departures, arrivals and tiny homes: 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

Redfin lays off 46 employees at Seattle HQ

Seattle-based brokerage Redfin has begun the year by laying off 46 employees, including managers in its headquarters, program, and field leadership roles. No agents were part of the layoffs, a spokesperson told GeekWire, which broke the news Thursday a… Continue reading

Judge orders eXp to turn over ‘sweetheart deal’ negotiation docs

Court probes “reverse auction” allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate. Continue reading

Trending: Say bye to fact-checkers, hashtags and TikTok

Jessi Healey dives into social media’s latest shifts, from Instagram’s hashtag update and Meta’s fact-checker removal to the TikTok ban and rising platforms like Threads and Bluesky. Continue reading

AI’s evolving role in real estate and property rental

By freeing resources, improving responsiveness and creating new opportunities for engagement, AI has the potential to elevate the tenant experience in ways that go beyond operational efficiency, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading

5 ways my AI twin connects me to clients, helps generate content

Looking for more help in your business? The answer might lie with an AI-generated twin who can take on some of the communication tasks on your behalf, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading

What to know as you implement a brokerage coaching plan

Implementing a coaching plan in your brokerage can significantly enhance agent performance and satisfaction, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading