Rising mortgage rates take wind out of spring homebuying sails
Applications for purchase loans fell 5% last week as rates climbed to highest level since February over concerns about inflation and growing government debt
by Matt Carter May 21
Curiosity is the key to unlocking artificial intelligence's full potential
Fear is fueling agents' resistance to AI, but brokerage and proptech leaders say agents can overcome their concerns by approaching the technology with genuine curiosity
by Marian McPherson May 20
Most homebuyers see a recession ahead. Some are even asking for it
Nearly twice as many Realtor.com visitors say they would be more likely to buy if a recession hits compared to the share who say they'd be less likely to buy if the economy fails, new polling shows
by Matt Carter May 20
It’s time to take back our listings
Opinion
Real estate pros have let tech platforms and restrictive policies chip away at agent value for too long, coach Darryl Davis writes. Let the people who earn the listing own the lead
by Darryl Davis May 20
The market is short 416K homes for middle-class homebuyers: NAR
The majority of the US's 100 largest markets are struggling to improve affordable housing levels, resulting in fewer purchasing options for middle- and lower-class Americans compared to 2019
by Marian McPherson May 16
Inman On Tour Texas
Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event
by Mariya Gordon May 16
Brian Buffini
The real estate coaching icon joins to share his proven referral-driven growth strategies. Join us at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront from July 30 to Aug 1, 2025, and ride the next wave of real estate
by Mariya Gordon May 14
Top 8 bogus or even deceptive things agents say to land a listing
With current listings well below average market numbers, some agents will say almost anything to land a listing. Team leader Carl Medford lists the things agents might say or do to score a deal
by Carl Medford May 14
Mortgage lender Lower acquires Movoto and parent OJO
The deal will give Lower greater reach, while also contributing to an 'end-to-end homeownership' platform — increasingly the holy grail of real estate technology
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
CoStar Group to acquire REA Group competitor Domain for $1.9B
2 months after purchasing a 17% stake in the firm, CoStar Group has reached an acquisition deal of $1.9B. The bid still faces approval from Domain shareholders and Australian officials
by Marian McPherson May 9
Realtor.com parent Move raises quarterly revenue amid headwinds
Move Inc. grew revenue for the second-consecutive quarter, despite declines in lead volume and suppressed web and mobile traffic at Realtor.com, earnings data released Thursday shows
by Marian McPherson May 8
Realtor.com teams up with Reba McEntire for ad campaign
The campaign features McEntire advising would-be homebuyers in sitcom-like scenarios. It's also the largest such campaign in the portal's history
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
Howard Hanna CEO Hoby Hanna: 'NAR sold industry down the river'
Hanna slammed the National Association of Realtors' MLS rules in a conversation with Inman prior to the Gibson settlement last week, saying Clear Cooperation and IDX limit broker innovation
A 'herky jerky' start to the spring buyer season isn't deterring agents
Economic anxiety and rising mortgage rates curbed hopes of a robust spring, but economists tell Inman a strong new-home market offers a sliver of hope that the coming months will be better
by Marian McPherson May 1
CoStar Group posts rising revenue as Homes.com grows in Q1
Revenue grew by 12% to $732M, and the Homes.com salesforce expanded to 370 people on the way to a goal of 500 reps, according to quarterly earnings data released Tuesday
by Marian McPherson Apr 29