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Mr. Cooper veteran Chris Marshall tapped to run Xome marketplace

Jan 10, 2025

Marshall will take over for Xome CEO Mike Rawls when he retires on June 30, with the two working together until then to ensure a smooth transition at the foreclosure auction site, executives said.

Strong December jobs report pushes mortgage rates higher

Jan 10, 2025

Investors who fund most home loans are now convinced that the Federal Reserve won't cut rates again until June after employers add 256,000 jobs in December.

Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA’s housing shortage

Jan 10, 2025

Rents are expected to "surge," according to CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp. Just how much of a housing shortage the county will face remains to be seen as families decide over the next few months whether they will even stay in LA.

Redfin lays off 46 employees at Seattle HQ

Jan 10, 2025

Seattle-based brokerage Redfin has begun the year by laying off 46 employees, including managers in its headquarters, program, and field leadership roles. No agents were part of the layoffs, a spokesperson told GeekWire, which broke the news Thursday afternoon.

Departures, arrivals and tiny homes: Inman’s Top 5

Jan 10, 2025

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.

Judge orders eXp to turn over ‘sweetheart deal’ negotiation docs

Jan 10, 2025

Court probes "reverse auction" allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate.

5 ways my AI twin connects me to clients, helps generate content

Jan 10, 2025

Looking for more help in your business? The answer might lie with an AI-generated twin who can take on some of the communication tasks on your behalf, Rachael Hite writes.

AI’s evolving role in real estate and property rental

Jan 10, 2025

By freeing resources, improving responsiveness and creating new opportunities for engagement, AI has the potential to elevate the tenant experience in ways that go beyond operational efficiency, Michael Zaransky writes.

Trending: Say bye to fact-checkers, hashtags and TikTok

Jan 10, 2025

Jessi Healey dives into social media’s latest shifts, from Instagram’s hashtag update and Meta’s fact-checker removal to the TikTok ban and rising platforms like Threads and Bluesky.

Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires

Jan 9, 2025

As wildfires burned through LA County over the past three days, thousands of people were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents said.

Broker Spotlight: Jemila Winsey, Legacy Living Real Estate

Jan 9, 2025

Find out how this Houston, Texas, Realtor puts her two decades of expertise to work for clients and for the agents she influences.

Here’s what the listing of the future will look like

Jan 9, 2025

Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how high-tech solutions are changing the way you handle listings and get them to the closing table.