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Mortgage rates ease on benign December inflation report

Jan 15, 2025

Investors bid up shares of mortgage lenders and real estate companies after "relatively benign" CPI report ends speculation that inflation worries might force the Fed to raise rates this year.

NAR hires insider as ‘first-ever’ senior VP of industry relations

Jan 15, 2025

Jarrod Grasso will lead the trade group's efforts to "deepen engagement with state and local associations, MLS executives and other critical industry partners."

RE/MAX taps Christie’s Real Estate vet Chris Lim as chief growth officer

Jan 15, 2025

Lim, who vacated the presidency of Christie's International Real Estate in 2023, will be tasked with growing RE/MAX at a time when the brokerage has struggled with falling revenue and U.S. agent count.

California governor warns off ‘predatory’ investors amid wildfires

Jan 15, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom is stepping in to protect homeowners affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Sunset, and Woodley wildfires from unsolicited land offers. Newsom issued Executive Order N-7-25, which prohibits speculators from making "aggressive, unsolicited and undervalued" cash offers to homeowners across 15 Los Angeles ZIP codes for 90 days from Jan. 6.

What’s the biggest challenge your business faces in 2025? Pulse

Jan 15, 2025

Are you anticipating some struggles this year from market forces, competition or other factors? What do you plan to do about it?

Top-performing agents reap spoils of widening commission gap: Poll

Jan 15, 2025

The advantages of the industry's most prolific agents may be growing even more pronounced in the post-settlement landscape, according to an Inman Intel Index poll of real estate professionals.

PlanetRE’s latest bolsters its AI productivity portfolio

Jan 15, 2025

Agentic AI is the latest from the enterprise software provider for multiple listing services, brokerages and agents.

After Supreme Court defeat, NAR’s battle with DOJ will continue

Jan 15, 2025

The Supreme Court declined to take up the National Association of Realtors' case with the DOJ. But attorneys told Inman there is likely much legal wrangling to come between the two entities.

What not to post: 9 common social media pitfalls to avoid

Jan 15, 2025

Social media is a powerful tool for real estate agents, but knowing what not to post is just as important as knowing what to share. Expert Jessi Healey outlines the top mistakes to avoid, from posting too much to ignoring comments, so you can maintain a polished, professional and trustworthy online presence.

Go Mortgage and PacRes seek economies of scale in merger

Jan 14, 2025

Executives and employees of the combined company will continue to serve a nationwide footprint as Go Mortgage, which is hiring retail branch managers and loan originators.

Rocket lays groundwork for Super Bowl ads with ‘brand restage’

Jan 14, 2025

In addition to subtle tweaks to the company's logo and other details, brand revamp is aimed at positioning Rocket as a fintech platform supporting an 'end-to-end homeownership experience.'

Fund services for homeless with transfer fees: Colorado lawmaker

Jan 14, 2025

Colorado State Representative Manny Rutinel has introduced a bill that would allow county clerks and recorders to give documentary fees to fund short and long-term housing for the homeless.