As Americans struggle with rates, inventory, Japan sees the opposite

The East Asian island country has experienced decades of near-0 percent interest rates and an abundance of inventory, but the government has started to increase rates as wages have seen a boost. Continue reading

Nearly half of NYC’s out-of-state buyers come from these locations

Living in New York City remains undeniably expensive, with sale prices in some neighborhoods reaching $7.5 million, yet out-of-state buyers are still drawn to the city, according to “The New York Times.” Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Matthew Villetto, Douglas Elliman

Learn how this new development expert got his start and what he’s predicting for the year ahead, including commercial conversions and branded rentals. Continue reading

Are you coachable? 6 questions to ask yourself before taking the leap

Getting ready to be coached isn’t just about wanting to change, coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write. It’s about being prepared to do the work it will take to change. Continue reading

8 non-negotiables for business ethics in 2024

Discover the key principles of business ethics in real estate for 2024 with Chris Pollinger. Learn how integrity, transparency and ethical decision-making can elevate your career and build lasting client relationships. Continue reading

What will real estate teams look like in 2030?

Coach Verl Workman outlines lessons shared at Inman Connect Las Vegas this summer to examine the future of teams and how they’ll fit into a changing real estate industry. Continue reading

MoxiWorks rolls out bevy of new buyer agent representation tools

Updates to presentation templates and the ability to include offered buyer broker commissions as a percent or dollar are among the buyer-focused tools touted by the company on Wednesday. Continue reading

Mortgage rates are tumbling again as job openings hit 18-month low

Bond market investors who fund most mortgages are already certain the Fed will slash rates this month. The question has become how much will policymakers cut on Sept. 18, Nov. 7 and Dec. 18? Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky launches live coaching network for real estate

Weekly sessions that will take place on Fireside will provide established and aspiring real estate pros access to Umansky’s mentorship and coaching with a focus on entrepreneurship and sales
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Data points to another mortgage boom if rates continue to tumble

If mortgage rates fall by another percentage point, ICE Mortgage sees homebuyers’ monthly payment dropping by $236 and nearly 7.2 million homeowners “in the money” for a refinance. Continue reading