Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for March 3-9, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 10
The typical monthly payment rose to $2,563 this week despite home prices that were down 1%, according to data on Friday. That’s the highest monthly payment on record, up 29% from last year
by Taylor Anderson Mar 10
Luxury home sales fell 44.6% year over year, according to data released Friday by Redfin. Prices are nevertheless still high because inventory is so low, economists say
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 10
The real estate industry got 2 kernels of good news in the latest jobs numbers from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston Mar 10
Formerly an independent brokerage, The Nassimi Group has shed its indie status to become a 10-person team under Douglas Elliman. In 2022, Richard Nassimi closed $80M in sales volume
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage allegedly pocketed commission fees it told its agents were going to the franchisor. The brokerage says the allegations are 'a complete fabrication'
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 10
Opinion
Its fintech-light layered over a deal tracker, spiced with back-office accounting. It’s a superb tool for anyone new or growing in the business and a solid accessory solution for those already comfortable managing their numbers
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 10
Color can make a difference in everything from how you feel to how you’re perceived. Find out how to use it more effectively in your branding and marketing
by Christy Murdock Mar 10
The company logged revenue of $207.3M in Q4 of 2022 compared to $334.2M a year earlier, according to an earnings call Friday. The firm has implemented cost-cutting measures
by Ben Verde Mar 10
People will remember your profile sometimes more often than they will remember your name if you do it right. Learn how color can impact your brand and your audience engagement
After being ousted as executive chair, Hsieh says he controls enough voting shares to install veteran real estate executive Steve Ozonian on the mortgage lender's board of directors
by Matt Carter Mar 9
The new franchises add to the brand's presence across the globe in more than 400 offices in 49 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada and several other countries
by Ben Verde Mar 9
Watch the new Inman Access class featuring Michelle Berman, CEO of Berman Media PD, as she shares best practices and pitfalls to avoid when using ChatGPT to generate social media content
by Claire Buzzanca Mar 9
Paul Austin and wife Tenisha Tate-Austin sued appraiser Janette Miller in 2021 after a lowball quote prompted the couple to pose a white friend as the homeowner for a second appraisal
by Ben Verde Mar 9
Rookie Noah Escobar focused on a solid niche, built relationships with agents (before he was one himself) and worked the phone, among other things. Here's what he's doubling-down on this year
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 9