Resources

Ultra-luxury agent boomerangs from Compass to Keller Williams

Jul 17, 2024

Maria Avellaneda rejoins KWNYC after six years at Compass. She will focus on ultra-luxury transactions and lead the franchise’s luxury market in the Hamptons.

Aven lands $142M in funding to take HELOC credit card nationwide

Jul 17, 2024

Former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac chief executives Tim Mayopoulos and Michael DeVito are joining a newly formed advisory board in conjunction with a funding round led by Khosla Ventures.

Market headwinds stifled new construction growth in June

Jul 17, 2024

High mortgage rates, slowing homebuyer activity and weakening homebuilder sentiments created the perfect storm in June, keeping new residential construction from posting annual gains.

A CEO’s perspective on leading through constant change

Jul 17, 2024

Leading during times of change is undoubtedly challenging, new Inman contributor Justin Bailey writes, but it also presents an opportunity to propel education, build stronger teams and enhance relationships.

Tell us about your biggest communication blunder: Pulse

Jul 17, 2024

As the Aug. 17 post-settlement implementation deadline approaches, it's more important than ever to get your verbal and written ducks in a row.

How to break down the pros and cons of buying down interest rates

Jul 17, 2024

Interest rate buydowns involve a trade-off between upfront costs and long-term affordability. Clever CEO Luke Babich offers strategies to help clients make the choice.

3 ways to move from hustle to harmony and find work-life balance

Jul 17, 2024

Broker-owner Andrew Fortune writes that finding work-life balance involves investing in self-care and building support systems. The key is to focus on building a strategy that works for where you are at in life and that slowing down will create a steady flow of energy

Ed Zorn: Why mandatory buyer contracts are a ‘big consumer win’

Jul 17, 2024

California Regional MLS's general counsel talks offers of compensation, seller concessions, steering and buyer agency agreements ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

Waltz provides foreign investors a foot into US real estate

Jul 17, 2024

Waltz promises to use its software-enabled workflow to reduce the time and number of administrative hurdles non-citizens face when looking to invest in the U.S., stating it can be done fewer than 30 days.

Zavvie’s power buyer suite for mortgage lenders is catching on

Jul 17, 2024

More than 7,500 loan officers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., have access to cash offers that can be approved in as little as an hour, with NEO Home Loans and American Financial Network among the biggest partners.

HUD: Appraisal that erased $220K in home value was discriminatory

Jul 16, 2024

Appraisal management company Solidifi and lending giant Rocket Mortgage are also charged with violating the Fair Housing Act. Rocket says it expects to prevail.

President Biden’s 5% rent cap falls flat with industry leaders

Jul 16, 2024

President Biden proposed the idea of a 5 percent rent cap for corporate landlords with at least 50 units on Tuesday. However, industry leaders say caps rarely result in lower housing costs for renters.