Sales of newly built single-family homes clocked in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 679,000 during the month of October. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Category: Inman News
NAR put on a brave face at NXT, but accountability is on the way
Jason Haber, founder of The NAR Accountability Project, believes that more must be done to keep agents from paying for NAR’s mistakes. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Need a break from hustle culture? Cuddle up to plush prospecting
Burned out and bummed out is no way to start the new year. Try these plush gentle prospecting techniques to shift out of the grind and find some peace of mind. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
10 amazing Black Friday deals for agents in search of an edge in 2024
From Inman Connect New York tickets to personalized training from Ryan Serhant himself, these are the best all-around Black Friday deals for agents looking to thrive in spite of the headwinds. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Biggest mortgage rate drop since pandemic sparks agent optimism
A big drop in mortgage rates has resulted in holiday rejoicing for agents and hopeful buyers. Make sure you’re ready to work with them. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Economists agree rates have peaked. But will they come down?
Two closely watched forecasts agree that mortgage rates have probably peaked, but diverge sharply on how quickly they’ll come down over the next two years. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
How did you give back in 2023?
It’s the season for giving, so we’re asking you: How did you share with others this year? [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Mortgage groups urge FHA to ditch ‘life of loan’ premium payments
Having just slashed annual mortgage insurance premiums on new FHA loans by 35 percent in March, and with total insurance in force growing faster than reserves, HUD officials show no signs of giving in to long-standing industry demands. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
Mortgage rates overtake inventory as biggest worry for agents: Triple-I
After exceeding 8 percent in October, rising mortgage rates overtook “lack of housing inventory” as the top concern for real estate agents, according to the results of the latest monthly Inman Intel Index. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]
EXp scoops up 60-agent RE/MAX team in Canada
Justin Havre and his 60-agent team in Calgary are the latest big names to move brokerages as big-name firms compete for top talent. [#item_url] [#feedzy_item_url]