Lenders have gotten into the habit of helping some homebuyers avoid jumbo loans by raising their limits before an official announcement by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator
by Matt Carter Sep 17
Christine Jacobson has joined Realtor.com as senior vice president of B2B marketing. In her new role, Jacobson will expand the portal's B2B offerings in a bid to help agents grow their business
by Marian McPherson Sep 17
In a statement, the real estate brokerage denied wrongdoing and said it had agreed to settle with plaintiffs in an attempt to move on and continue to grow the business
by Taylor Anderson Sep 17
After buying a Tribeca penthouse for $9M cash in 1999, the pop star has borrowed millions in loans on the pad's equity in order to fund her lavish lifestyle that reportedly includes $45K dog spa days
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 17
Real estate developers incessantly stymied by bureaucracy take solace in the growth of technology-driven private party solutions for municipal permitting
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 17
Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels since 2023 in 22 of the 50 largest US metros — even as rent prices continue to rise, according to a new analysis from Zillow released on Monday
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 17
A new solution to help brokers administer financial benefits to agents is now available from Tongo, a company that 'builds financial products that cater to the needs of the commission economy'
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 17
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents
by Summer Goralik Sep 17
Despite its problems, brokerage CEO Sean Frank writes, NAR membership is still the logical option for real estate professionals
by Sean Frank Sep 17
Whether it’s buyers trying to nickel and dime your sellers or sellers asking for a piece of your commission, trainer Bernice Ross writes, the key is to put your foot down and say no
by Bernice Ross Sep 17
Opinion
If you want to add to your safety and security toolbox, build value, protect your clients and stay safe in the field, check out these recommendations from Tracey 'The Safety Lady' Hawkins
by Tracey Hawkins Sep 17
The Obamas lived in the apartment from 1993 to 2005. The home is now being sold by Grammy-award-winning jazz singer Kurt Elling and his wife, Jennifer Elling
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
The slim house in Boston's North End has long been associated with lore of 2 brothers fighting over property rights after the Civil War, but new analysis shows that the tale may be erroneous
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
In the wake of the Aug. 17 deadline, a rising share of agents told the Inman Intel Index they were frustrated with industry trade groups and have considered leaving real estate. Will it all blow over?
by Daniel Houston Sep 16
Whether you’re negotiating on behalf of buyers or sellers, in person or via Zoom, these 10 tips will help you be a better negotiator, which has never been a more critical skill, Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Sep 16