A loan officer's presence at closing can make or break referrals: study
When borrowers are caught off guard because their financing doesn’t close at the rate and fees they expected, they tend to blame everyone in the room
by Lew Sichelman Mar 12
money
Opinion
The Fed's inflation forecasts (implicitly wages also) have failed ever since the recovery began in 2010
by Lou Barnes Mar 9
How LGBT buyers are shaping the future of real estate
The acceptance levels of the LGBT community, headlined by marriage equality, have been staggering — and our industry has benefited
by Jeff Berger Mar 9
10 years after housing crisis, some states still struggling to recover
Home prices in Illinois, Florida, Nevada and Arizona have failed to reach pre-recession levels, and today nearly 2.5 million residential properties remain in negative equity
Diversity in real estate
Inman's first-ever Real Estate Leadership Survey reveals how rank-and-file want leaders to handle diversity, hiring, and other management and personnel issues.
The ones to watch: Emerging real estate models across the globe
Opinion
The players changing the way people buy and sell homes
by Mike DelPrete Mar 6
Real estate guide to sexual harassment and gender
88.2 percent of survey respondents say real estate leadership acts appropriately, but stories of harassment stand in stark contrast to the positive overall picture.
Phoenix, Arizona
35%-43% of homeowners in Opendoor's markets would opt for a bigger place if they were guaranteed a 'smooth and stress free' transition, according to a study commissioned by the iBuyer.
by Emma Hinchliffe Mar 5
Tech computer head and house head
Inman's first-ever Real Estate Leadership Survey reveals how rank-and-file want leaders to address the influx of upstarts and disruptive tech.
A woman filling out a tax form
Millions will choose the standard deduction over itemizing, but states have not raised their standard deductions
by Steve Cook Mar 5
Homeowner couple in front of sold house
New figures from the Economic Policy Institute paint a sobering picture, showing the African American homeownership rate to be the same as it was 50 years ago
by Teke Wiggin Mar 1
Why ‘MLS of Choice’ isn’t much of a choice
Opinion
How can we improve on it and make it the true foundation of cross-market insight?
by Cameron Paine Feb 27
What are the top luxury trends in each state?
Homes.com breaks down the high-end trends across the country
by Amy Puchaty Feb 26
7 things real estate leaders should never do
Opinion
Know which side of the desk you're on
by Spyro Kemble Feb 22
Could tax cuts overheat booming US economy down the road?
41% of housing experts polled by Zillow are less optimistic about long-term housing market in light of tax reform. Why? They might fear 'throwing fuel on an already-raging fire.'
by Marian McPherson Feb 21
Leadership Lens: Investing in a singular goal
Opinion
Coldwell Banker SVP David Marine shares his thoughts on what it means to be a leader in real estate
by Matthew Shadbolt Feb 21