Inman News
6 surprising real estate paradoxes that’ll change how you do business
The assumptions you make about what works, and what doesn't, in real estate may be flawed, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out what seemingly contradictory truths lie at the heart of business-building.
How Nathan Brennan is creating an AI real estate revolution
In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle looks at Nathan Brennan's impact on the real estate industry through AI and computer vision and how technological innovation can revolutionize industries.
Side CEO urges agents to reject negativity, lean into community
Guy Gal spoke out last week about the challenges of 2023 and the way agents can avoid falling prey to negativity even during tough times.
New American Funding acquires Draper and Kramer Mortgage
"Strategic move" expands New American's footprint in the Midwest and East Coast regions, with a majority of DKMC's loan originators and support staff to be retained.
The best insights, advice and highlights for brokers from ICNY
From practical tips to perspectives on the current market and facing adversity, these takeaways will help give brokers an edge in the competitive real estate industry.
Keller Williams settles Sitzer, Moehrl commission suits for $70M
Under the proposed deal, Keller Williams must inform franchisees that offers of compensation are not required. It also agreed to revise training materials and end rules requiring agents to join NAR.
Banks from Tokyo to NYC feel the pain as US office market takes a hit
Tokyo's Aozora Bank and New York Community Bancorp posted massive losses tied to commercial real estate loans Thursday morning, an indication that threats to the office sector aren't over yet.
Top team tips, takeaways, trends from the ICNY stage
Here are the best, hand-picked sessions from Inman Connect New York featuring industry team leaders talking about everything from team building and retention to adding value and delegating with tech.
Broker Spotlight: Merry Morgan Holotik, Compass Florida
Broker Merry Morgan Holotik can (literally) tell you what it takes to scale the summit of Mt. Everest and plant your brokerage's flag there.
NAR CEO Nykia Wright appears — and disappears — in ‘odd’ new video
In a video that abruptly vanished from NAR's website Wednesday before resurfacing, Wright said the group does not set commissions — a practice it isn't currently being accused of — and welcomed competition from AREA.
Recapping this year’s ICNY and the people vs. tech dilemma
Inman Connect New York 2024 was a comprehensive and robust gathering of real estate professionals, Bobbie Wasserman writes. It echoed the resilience and adaptability of the industry in a challenging time.
Balancing family, business and innovation with Dirk Zeller
In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle talks to Dirk Zeller who has left an indelible mark on the industry as he balances his roles as a family man, entrepreneur, coach and author.
Your brokerage’s success is hiding in these 10 areas
The stability you're looking for in your brokerage, broker Joseph Santini writes, begins with proper processes, procedures and operational best practices.
How agents can identify financial distress warning signs in clients
Over half of Americans admit to browsing Zillow for fun. Luke Babich offers tips on finding serious buyers in the midst of this extra searching.
Southern California’s Suarez Team latest to join Real
The Real Brokerage has added yet another team, its second in the first month of 2024. This time, they welcome the Suarez Team of Los Angeles.
Watson Salari Group makes it Official, leaves Coldwell Banker
Teammates Brent Watson and Marco Salari will become founding agents for Official in Los Angeles. The team has closed more than $2.75 billion in career sales.
Fed policymakers want more data, dash hopes of March rate cut
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says a rate cut at the central bank's next meeting is not "the base case," with policymakers wanting to see more data showing inflation is on a sustainable path down to 2 percent.
New legislation aims to ban algorithmic pricing of rents
The "Preventing the Algorithmic Facilitation of Rental Housing Cartels Act" is expected to be introduced in the U.S. Senate this week.
Illinois Realtors raises $1M war chest to fight Chicago tax hike
Chicago voters are set to decide whether to quadruple the tax buyers pay on residential and commercial properties in the city. Illinois Realtors plans to lead the fight.
Applications for purchase loans sag for first time in 2024
Firming up of mortgage rates finally catches up with homebuyer demand, with applications for purchase loans falling by a seasonally adjusted 11 percent last week, MBA survey shows.