Fannie Mae economists say jumbo mortgages and construction loans could get more scarce if regional banks tighten lending standards. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
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Zillow now accounts for nearly half of all real estate web traffic: Analysis
The search behemoth far and away led market share for search portals, drawing 44 percent of all real estate web traffic, but CoStar’s Homes.com leaped by bounds last month, according to an analysis. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
At Bespoke Real Estate, racial slurs were part of the job, new suit claims
Jarret Willis, a Black agent who worked at the Hamptons-based luxury brokerage, was smeared by epithets, including “Jafar” in reference to the “Aladdin” Disney movie, a white colleague claims. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Lean times require you to lean in. Here’s how
Lean into focused activities, lean into lead generation, lean into holding two appointments a week, lean into purposeful conversations and, of course, lean into the 200 percent life. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Fathom Realty still adding agents after raising transaction fees
In reporting a $9.9 million fourth-quarter loss, Fathom executives said they see a path to profitability without saying exactly when that might happen. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Homebuyer demand up 3rd week in a row as mortgage rates ease
The unusually wide “spread” between 10-year Treasury yields and 30-year fixed-rate mortgages means mortgage rates could have more room to come down. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Anywhere, JLL hold onto ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ honors
Business ethics firm Ethisphere released its 2023 rankings on Tuesday, which honored four real estate brands including Anywhere, CBRE Group, JLL and Thailand-based DTGO. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
‘2021 all over again’: Agents get to work as spring homebuying arrives
On the first day of spring, agents across the U.S. who spoke to Inman saw the return of bidding wars and busy open houses, suggesting that after a slow 2022 the market is turning a corner. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
E&V CRM launch empowers Engel & Völkers Americas
Real estate brokerage Engel & Völkers is rolling out a significant technology effort for its Americas operation offices and agents with the help of software company Chime, Engel & Völkers exclusively told Inman. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
How do you write a killer real estate bio? Start here
Marketing yourself and your business starts with your bio. Part 2 of this 5-part series shares what to write and how to ensure you look your best. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]