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Inside the lock-in effect: Cheap mortgages weigh on US consumers
Homeowners with at least a 5 percent mortgage rate are three times more likely to enter the market soon as those with a sub-3.5 percent rate, according to results from Inman-Dig Insights' latest consumer poll.
At NAR midyear, ?the media? was cast as the villain ? repeatedly
NAR's legal team, president and chief economist defended the group's cooperative compensation rule and used journalists as a scapegoat repeatedly during midyear panels earlier this month.
4 ways to showcase your value to homebuyers
Homebuyers need professional guidance more than ever as they complete one of the most important transactions of their lifetime.
Crypto and AI are on the rise. Here?s how they are coming to real estate
AI is reshaping the landscape of property transactions, revolutionizing traditional processes and boosting overall efficiency.
How commission changes could lead to transactional transparency
This journey is not without its challenges, broker Bob Mathew writes, but the rewards ? enhanced transparency, consumer trust and a more competitive marketplace ? are worth the effort.
Empower homefront heroes with source of income freedom, fairness
This Memorial Day, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, in addition to words of gratitude and affirmation, it's even more important that our veterans have access to affordable housing choices that accept their hard-earned benefits.
UWM expands program that dispenses with title insurance
Nation's largest mortgage lender says brokers "will no longer need to work with a title company or settlement agent for title work, balancing fees, scheduling closing or any related communication."
Sun Belt cities see fastest rent deflation amid building boom
Nine of the 10 cities with the steepest drops in rent in April were in the Sun Belt, according to Redfin.
PayHOA closes Series A funding round of $27.5M
A company that builds software for homeowners? associations, PayHOA, landed a Series A funding round of $27.5 million.
Keller Williams retreats on profit sharing cuts for defecting agents
The cuts, initially approved last summer, were set to go into effect this July. But as of this spring, Keller Williams was facing multiple class action lawsuits over the changes.
What are you supposed to tell your clients now? The Download
In the face of so much rapid change and an often-frustrating lack of clarity from The Powers That Be, what the heck are you supposed to tell your buyers and sellers now?
Kushner project on site of NATO bombings in Serbia draws protests
The Serbian government signed a deal with a Kushner-affiliated development company earlier this week that will allow them to redevelop the former headquarters of the Serbian army.
Tools, questions, rates: Inman?s Top 5 stories of the week
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.
Redfin expands new compensation plan to agents in 25 more markets
With the expansion, Redfin Next is now available to agents in 36 markets nationwide, according to an announcement Friday. Redfin execs said the plan has "proven to be even better" than expected.
Even sweeter. Honey Homes draws $9.25M with latest funding round
Era Ventures, led by Clelia Peters, was the lead investor in the round, its second since October, according to an announcement Thursday. Khosla Ventures and Pear VC also contributed to the round.
Suddenly, it appears that portal traffic is a non-zero-sum game
Based on estimates of Homes.com?s traffic increase, it's additive to the market and not affecting other portals? traffic, Mike DelPrete writes. However, that?s not to say it won?t affect their businesses.
7 reasons great real estate agents will always be needed
Now is the time to expand your skill set, broaden your knowledge and provide value at a higher level than you?ve ever provided, Jimmy Burgess writes, so that you won't just survive, you'll thrive.