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HELOC disruptor Figure boasts $7B market cap after successful IPO
The blockchain-powered home equity lender says it has not only revolutionized the process of originating mortgages, but financing them by making it easy for investors to trade them as assets.
Las Vegas Realtors removes incoming board member following inflammatory Charlie Kirk posts
Mark Sivek was due to become a member of the association's Board of Directors in 2026, but was removed from all appointed positions after posting derogatory remarks on social media about late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Most Americans think mortgage rates and home prices have peaked
The silver lining in deteriorating consumer confidence is that the weaker job market means the Federal Reserve is expected to slash rates several times this year and next, even as tariffs fuel inflation.
How to wow clients and win every time: Now Streaming
Learn practical strategies to earn trust, stand out with transparency and create a referral-ready client culture that drives lasting success.
Hot and cheap: 7 places buyers can still find a home for under $300K
The Upper Midwest is an affordability hotspot, according to Realtor.com's latest market report, which revealed the seven markets where median listing prices are below $300,000.
Zillow’s images, Compass’ new lawyer, low-cost listings: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
MDLLA’s James Harris and David Parnes announce business split after 13 years together
The "Million Dollar Listing LA" alums knew each other from their days working in London real estate and proceeded to build a business together as Bond Street Partners while at The Agency.
This real estate agent faked it ’til she made it. Social media paved the way
When Marie Lee started out as an agent in Nashville, she had a small sphere and not much to build a business on. But she used social media to show that she was an active agent — even if she had to fudge the details a bit.
From W2 to 1099: How to set up your real estate business
Jessica Souza shares a beginner-friendly roadmap to structure your business, build your team and feel confident in your new role as a self-employed CEO.
3 unconventional ways to make open houses work harder for you
Open houses offer more than an opportunity to market a single listing, Josh Ries writes. They allow you to connect, both in person and online, long after they end.
How single women are reshaping today’s real estate conversation
From navigating life transitions to investing for long-term wealth, single women are taking the lead in real estate markets, luxury agent Lauren Endsley writes. Here's how to serve them more effectively.
Rising inflation makes ‘jumbo’ Fed rate cut unlikely next week
Initial jobless claims climbed last week to the highest level since Oct. 23, 2021, but investors and economists are expecting three small rate cuts this year rather than a dramatic move next week.
How this brokerage bought out its largest competitor — and kept all the agents onboard
Find out how Kerri Fowler and her team are continuing her great-grandfather's legacy by leaning into a culture that treats everyone like family.
Here’s how much extra money you’d have if you invested $1K in Opendoor last month
Investors who kept the faith even as the iBuyer's stock price was plummeting earlier this summer are being rewarded now with a surge following the announcement of Kaz Nejatian as the new CEO.
Homeowners are cracking under the pressure of increased costs
Median monthly homeownership costs have risen 26 percent from 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey data. released on Thursday.
As homebuyers gain leverage, sellers get cold feet. Is it happening near you?
New listing business has been one of the few bright spots for real estate agents in a down market. But that light dimmed a bit this summer. With Inman Market View's detailed maps and multi-market comparisons, take an interactive dive into the numbers most important to you.
The buyer intake plan for every real estate agent: Step 1
In the first step of her eight-step system, Cassie Walker Johnson shares strategies for asking better questions and getting better results.
The one skill all real estate agents forget to practice (but shouldn’t)
It's not enough to continually bring in new leads if you don't know how to close the ones you've got. Trainer Rachael Hite helps you practice and refine this critical skill.