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FHA will consider rent from ADUs when qualifying borrowers

Oct 19, 2023

Policy change is intended to help more first-time homebuyers, seniors, and inter-generational families tap the wealth building potential of homeownership.

Broker Spotlight: Victoria Levitam, The Agency Panama

Oct 19, 2023

Learn how this broker combines the power of commitment and a relationship-driven approach to create exceptional outcomes for her clients.

10 tasks real estate agents delegate (but absolutely shouldn’t)

Oct 19, 2023

If the 80-20 principle is correct, then agents must delegate tasks. But broker Nick Schlekeway says many agents have taken it too far. Here are the areas agents should stop delegating and personally handle with care.

Diversity, equity and inclusion confusion: Equality isn’t favoritism

Oct 19, 2023

People often fear operating within equity and equality means selecting individuals solely based on that, Broker Zak Shellhammer explains, but equity and equality are not about favoring one over another. 

Home values surge to new record as median prices climb to $350K

Oct 19, 2023

The median U.S. home price rose to $350,000 in the third quarter, 2 percent higher than the previous record set a quarter earlier, according to new data released Thursday by Attom.

Agent training, objection scripts on trial as Sitzer | Burnett ends Day 3

Oct 19, 2023

On Day 2 of witness testimony Wednesday, attorney Michael Ketchmark narrowed in on training materials and presentation slides he alleged violated antitrust policies held by the defendants.

Agents steer buyers to homes with better commissions, study claims

Oct 18, 2023

The study by a trio of researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of listings and found that those offering lower commissions to buyers' agents received less attention and took longer to sell.

Mauricio Umansky ‘pasodobles’ his way to victory on Week 4 of ‘DWTS’

Oct 18, 2023

The Agency CEO was proclaimed "matadorable" by one of the "Dancing With the Stars" judges after showing off Mickey Mouse-style magical fingers while keeping a majestic frame to his routine.

Inman Intel Index: Real estate leaders brace for dizzying change

Oct 18, 2023

The inaugural 'Triple-I' survey went out to the Inman community last month, and the results are here. Dig into 126 pages of deep, exclusive findings, only for Intel subscribers.

Mortgage applications hit 28-year low as bond selloff keeps rates up

Oct 18, 2023

Mortgage rates continued their relentless rise this week to levels not seen in two decades, fueled by a bear market for bonds that fund government borrowing and most home loans.

Chris LeBarton: How the Inman Intel Index changes the game

Oct 18, 2023

Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton is tracking industry sentiment at a major inflection point. He shared what he's learned from results of the inaugural Intel survey — and what's to come.

Housing starts tally ‘unexpected’ uptick amid rising mortgage rates

Oct 18, 2023

New housing starts increased 7 percent in September to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.36 million, or 7.2 percent below the levels seen in September 2022, according to Census data released Wednesday.