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Consumers unease over inflation rekindled in August following rally

Aug 25, 2023

Consumer sentiment dipped to 69.5 in August following months of recovery, a downward shift that underscores the complex web of rapidly changing expectations, according to data released Friday.

Keller Williams’ profit sharing move shouldn’t come as a surprise

Aug 25, 2023

People are pointing fingers and raising hell over KW’s recent profit share announcement, writes broker Troy Palmquist. But why is everyone so surprised?

KW cuts profit sharing and more: Catch up with Inman’s Top 5

Aug 25, 2023

With Inman Top 5, you'll find the most essential stories of the past week, as chosen by our Inman readers.

NAR seeks to suppress DOJ probe from jury as commission trial nears

Aug 25, 2023

The National Association of Realtors filed four requests in the US District Court in Western Missouri on Thursday involving commission rule changes, government investigations and discrimination.

Zillow is the latest lender to offer a 1% down purchase mortgage

Aug 25, 2023

UWM and Rocket Mortgage are also leveraging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs tailored to borrowers earning less than 80 percent of the area median income.

Get up to speed on programs that help seniors stay in their homes

Aug 25, 2023

Not every senior adult is ready to put their house up for sale, writes broker Teresa Boardman. Rather than trying to turn them into listings, it's time for real estate professionals to reach out to senior homeowners with a helping hand.

Majority of Realtor associations tap late fees to boost bottom line: NAR

Aug 25, 2023

Most local associations maintain fewer than two years of reserves and draw on late fees as the most common source of non-dues revenue, according to NAR's inaugural Association Profile.

Want to be a better listener? These 3 keys will help

Aug 25, 2023

It is so easy to dismiss someone because they may make a request you do not understand or even think is stupid, writes team leader Carl Medford. Listening to their request and fulfilling it, however, can actually set your life on a new and wonderful trajectory.

What’s next if NAR loses those bombshell lawsuits?

Aug 25, 2023

The most explosive damage to the National Association of Realtors and the overall industry will result if the defendants lose one or both so-called bombshell lawsuits. Author and trainer Nancy Ross breaks down the possible repercussions.

Will profit share cuts drive agents back to Keller Williams’ arms?

Aug 25, 2023

This week in The Download: Keller Williams President Marc King warned that agents who've left the company will see their profit-sharing slashed unless they boomerang within six months.

Better shares plunge more than 90% in Nasdaq debut

Aug 24, 2023

In addition to going public at a bad time for mortgage lenders, Barron's reports that a SPAC merger resulted in a huge increase in the number of shares outstanding.

Barbara Corcoran sees price growth of 10-15% once rates drop

Aug 24, 2023

Barbara Corcoran told "Good Morning America" viewers on Wednesday that she doesn't foresee prices dropping any time soon but could see them spiking once mortgage rates come down.