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‘Sudden’ reversal, mid-storm, Anywhere: Inman’s Top 5

Oct 13, 2023

With Inman Top 5, you'll find the most essential stories, chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read stores of Oct. 6-13, 2023.

Listings tick up and prices tick down during an ice-cold fall market

Oct 13, 2023

The added punch of mortgage rates nearing 8 percent is making this year's fall season particularly slow.

An agent got creative with a listing. He wasn’t ready for the backlash

Oct 13, 2023

Nicholas Greer decided to have some fun with one of his listings. He made a lot of people angry. "I’m just an artist at heart," he told Inman earlier this week. "I can’t turn that off."

How sweet it is: Honey Homes doubles clientele after $9M round

Oct 13, 2023

The company has doubled its household count to 1,000 within three months on the heels of a $9 million Series A funding round in June led by Khosla Ventures. In total, Honey Homes has raised $12.1 million.

Housing groups including NAR float wonky idea to cut mortgage rates

Oct 13, 2023

NAR united with lending groups on Thursday to urge the Federal Reserve to maintain its current mortgage holdings in order to narrow a wide "spread" between 10-year Treasurys and mortgage rates.

Very superstitious: Agents say Friday the 13th can jinx a deal

Oct 13, 2023

St. Joseph statues, canceled flights, horseshoes, oh my! When clients are already nervous about a transaction, Friday the 13th could be the 'nail in the coffin,' agents said.

Qwik Fix aims to repair the post-inspection process: Tech Review

Oct 13, 2023

Qwik Fix gives sellers the ability to quickly respond to the most needed repairs and buyers the chance to consider what’s really important for them to have ready before move-in.

How to transform your public speaking fear into a superpower

Oct 13, 2023

A fear of public speaking is common, yet it's often perceived as a weakness. NYC agent Nikki Beauchamp teaches you how to turn that anxiety into fuel for your next presentation.

Zillow Flex program’s success fee rises to 40%: DelPrete

Oct 12, 2023

Despite all the talk of alternative revenue streams, Zillow's latest money-making strategy is raising the price of its agent-based lead-gen offering.

Zillow launches new feature for home search by school district

Oct 12, 2023

The feature, which is currently available only on Zillow's iOS mobile app, allows home shoppers to select a school district and then displays school attendance zone boundaries and homes available for rent or for sale within those boundaries.

Housing’s stranglehold on inflation poised to decline in months ahead

Oct 12, 2023

Inflation rose 0.4 percent in September, a near standstill from August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index Thursday. Economists believe "shelter" will soon recede as the largest contributor to runaway prices.

Key strategies to cultivate mindful responses in stressful situations

Oct 12, 2023

Join Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert for an impactful Inman Access class where they discuss how to navigate challenges with mindful responses to maintain professionalism.