Real Estate News

Private mortgage insurers have friends in high places
Fri, 26 May 2023 22:58:26
House lawmakers ask SEC not to hinder a system that private mortgage insurers have used to transfer nearly $68 billion in risk since 2015. read more»

Zillow expands ‘post-pay’ Premier Agent model to 2 new markets
Fri, 26 May 2023 21:25:22
The expansion is part of Zillow's "enhanced markets" program, which is now in six cities and part of the company's efforts to eventually build a real estate "super app." read more»

Fathom Realty announces slew of new leadership hires
Fri, 26 May 2023 19:30:05
The North Carolina-headquartered real estate firm announced the hiring and promotion of new district directors in five key markets. read more»

Florida agents fear unintended consequences of real estate ban
Fri, 26 May 2023 18:12:23
Senate Bill 264 goes into effect in July. It might not have a big impact on the buying power of foreign citizens, but the ripple effects of the law's suggestively biased tone may set a precedent. read more»

Your business shouldn’t advertise for Memorial Day. Here’s why
Fri, 26 May 2023 17:11:20
Should you advertise for Memorial Day? Jessi Healey, a previous military spouse and social media expert sounds off on what is and isn't appropriate over May's annual three-day weekend. read more»

NAR membership, grim outlooks, beating the odds: Inman’s Top 5
Fri, 26 May 2023 17:00:33
Wondering what you missed this week? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week. read more»

Here’s the story: Iconic ‘Brady Bunch’ home hits market for $5.5M
Fri, 26 May 2023 13:57:30
The home in Studio City was renovated by HGTV in 2019 and has since been used in a number of the network's specials and series. Now one lucky buyer will be able to keep a piece of television history. read more»

Mortgage rate gap among lenders wider than previously understood
Fri, 26 May 2023 13:29:02
A homebuyer taking out a $300,000 loan could end up overpaying by $1,200 a year — and even more if they're in the market for a jumbo, FHA or VA mortgage, according to a new CFPB analysis. read more»

Pro athlete playbook: A winning formula for real estate sales
Fri, 26 May 2023 9:00:08
Working with professional athletes can be both exciting and challenging, but it's an incredibly rewarding experience, according to Atlanta agent Chad Carrodus. read more»

Mosaik is peak client experience, the ideal agent productivity solution: Tech Review
Fri, 26 May 2023 8:55:43
Mosaik is an operating system for the client experience, handling listings, tasks, transactions and relationships for real estate agents and teams. read more»

Olympic training, ballet, real estate — now, ‘Kendra Sells Hollywood’
Fri, 26 May 2023 8:29:09
Meet McKenzie Ryan. From her Olympic training days to her passion for the NYC skyline to what's going down on Season 2 of "Kendra Sells Hollywood," Inman sat down with Ryan to get the Real Tea on everything. read more»

NAR’s incredible shrinking membership roster: The Download
Fri, 26 May 2023 8:00:22
Take a look at the new membership numbers, then find out how to gain mindshare in your market with a well-developed content marketing plan. read more»

Spencer Rascoff: Zillow won by focusing on consumers
Thu, 25 May 2023 21:56:35
The portal's co-founder and former CEO also said that Zillow's impact includes creating tens of thousands of new "super agents." read more»

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage aims for 1,000 offices nationwide
Thu, 25 May 2023 21:24:07
Being named to Entrepreneur magazine's 2023 Franchise 500 list puts some wind in the sails of the company's long-term goals. read more»

Bombshell commission suit 1 step closer to trial after appeal rejected
Thu, 25 May 2023 21:05:30
A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied a request from NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America to overturn class certification in the Moehrl lawsuit. read more»

Doss’s latest search app comes with deep GPT-4 integration
Thu, 25 May 2023 19:00:11
Doss 2.0 has been released, and it’s been enhanced with a deep integration of ChatGPT-4, the newest iteration of OpenAI’s artificial intelligence content generator. read more»

Pending home sales stay flat in April as Northeast numbers tumble
Thu, 25 May 2023 16:11:37
NAR numbers show that, while most regions of the country saw month-over-month gains, pending home sales in the Northeast pulled down the national average. read more»

4 tips for providing a vibrant and healthy agency culture
Thu, 25 May 2023 15:46:02
Being the leader of a real estate agency requires a deep commitment to supporting your agents in every way possible to ensure their success and well-being, writes Seattle broker Adriano Tori. read more»