The key to successful marketing lies in striking the right balance between cutting costs and investing in growth.
Find out how this LA agent pulls 80% of his clients from YouTube
Darren Kriz's journey from amateur YouTuber to real estate superstar demonstrates the power of persistence, consistency and a passion for learning.
10 killer call-to-action strategies for real estate agents
A well-crafted CTA can make the difference between a lead and a sale, so put the time and effort into creating a powerful one that drives action and achieves your desired outcomes.
‘The best tools in the market:’ RentSpree picks up 4 more MLSs
Real estate agents who are part of MLSs in Rhode Island, Kansas, Idaho and South Carolina are now eligible to access the multitude of rental tools built by RentSpree.
Survey details ‘growing suffering’ for LGBTQ+ buyers, sellers
LGBTQ+ real estate professionals explain the impact of more than 320 anti-LGBTQ laws on LGBTQ homeownership and housing rights, in the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance's third annual survey.
Inflation rises during April but continues to cool
All items index increased 4.9 percent for the 12 months ending April, the smallest 12-month increase since the period ending April 2021, according to the Consumer Price Index Summary.
Regulator rescinds new Fannie, Freddie fee for riskier borrowers
Lending industry groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association called a fee based on borrower's debt-to-income ratio "unworkable."
United Wholesale Mortgage shares tumble as originations fade
UWM CEO Mat Ishbia highlights "operational profitability" as a $337 million write-down in fair value of mortgage servicing rights drives a $138.6 million first-quarter loss.
Mortgage applications surged last week but rates are climbing again
Applications for purchase mortgages rose 5 percent last week, but a strong jobs report and ongoing bank instability are pushing mortgage rates back up.
The seller’s market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory
A "drought" of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022 and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow.
Are you in a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Take Inman’s quiz
Are homebuyers asking for concessions? Are bidding wars ubiquitous in your market? Answer a few simple questions to determine if your area favors homebuyers or sellers this spring.
‘AI terrifies me’: Tips for Realtors on how to avoid the new tech’s pitfalls
At NAR's midyear conference, Senior Counsel Chloe Hecht offered best practices to help navigate artificial intelligence without running afoul of copyright law or the Realtor Code of Ethics.
The markets real estate investors are fleeing amid the housing slump
Despite economic turmoil, investors large and small are still a force to be reckoned with in the housing market. Intel broke down the cities they've soured on — and the ones they just can't quit.
Zillow 3.0: Is it working?
Zillow’s path forward depends on its ability to capture more leads, further monetize those leads and attach ancillary services like mortgage.
Mike DelPrete breaks down iBuyer Opendoor’s effort to right the ship
The dominant iBuyer has taken extraordinary steps to survive this period of upheaval, writes real estate analyst Mike DelPrete, who dug deeper into last week's Q1 earnings exclusively for Intel.
Living In ... Lyndhurst, N.J.
This Bergen County township has an increasingly diverse population and is ‘very much pro-L.G.B.T.Q.’ But its biggest draw may be affordability.
Lyndhurst, N.J.: An Inclusive Community With Affordable Homes
This once traditional Bergen County township has an increasingly diverse population and is ‘very much pro-L.G.B.T.Q.’ But its biggest draw may be affordability.
How to Compost, According to Gardening Experts
Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.”
$1.4 Million Homes in Pennsylvania, California and Virginia
An 1856 house in Philadelphia, a Colonial Revival home in Glendale and a midcentury-modern house in Falls Church.
Buyer leads from mortgage lenders: Take ’em or leave ’em?
In this week's Pulse, let us know whether cultivating referral partnerships with lenders results in reliable, meaningful leads.